ROUGE RHYTHM
WEI YING'S PORTFOLIO
Building Structures
Project 1: Fettuccine Truss Bridge
In a group of 5, we are assigned to design and construct a fettuccine truss bridge of 75mm clear span and maximum weight of 200g. The bridge is then tested with load to fail to obtain the highest efficiency. The bridge must be of high efficiency by using the least material to sustain higher load. Design aesthetic value of the bridge is taken into account. Adhesives like 3 seconds glue and UHU glue are use for the construction of this fettuccine bridge. The tension and compression strength of the fettuccine is tested and experimented before undergoing the design and construction procedure.
Later, structural analysis of each of the truss bridge is carried out. The critical members of the truss system are identified and calculations are generated in order to determine which member is in compression or tension.
Project 2: Extension of A R.C. Bungalow
Project 2 Individual Report
Upon completing this project, I have learned to produced a complete documentation on structural system of a case study. Moreover, I have also learned to identify, recognized, execute, calculate and implement basic procedures of building structure design. I have successfully produced a structural proposal and framing to a low-rise building.
Project 2 Group Report
This project is divided into two components, group and individual. The group task includes obtaining floor plans of a bungalow of maximum 3 storeys. We are then required to carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the bungalow.
The individual component consist of proposing an extension work to the bungalow while adhering to the following criteria: Area of extension not more than 30% of the existing floor area, sideways extension and the extension should be of 2 storeys. Structural framing is then carried out on the extensions using appropriate structural members. The load acting on the extended structure is then analysed and calculated. Different types of loads including Uniform Distributed Load and Point Load subjected to the beams and columns are then analysed and recorded. A series of structural drawings of the extension is also produced to complete the task.
Project 1 Report
Upon completing this project, I am able to evaluate, explore and improve attributes of construction materials. I am also able to explore different arrangement of members in a truss structure by applying my own understanding of load distribution in a truss. Lastly, I learned to evaluate, analyse and calculate tension and compression members in a truss structure. This project is fun yet tedious as it requires loads of trial and error to achieve maximun efficiency of the truss bridge.