building construction 2
project 1 : skeletal construction " a shelter for one "
The objective of this project is to understand the structural components of a skeletal structure and its reaction under loading. In a group of 5, we were required to construct a 1:1 shelter with a max base size of 0.75m x 0.75m and a max height of 1.5m. The shelter was to be elevated at least 5 inches off the ground and only recycled material with properties related to its function were allowed for construction.
Through this project, a few Taylor's Graduate Capabilities(TGCs) were acquired. For example, the discipline specific knowledge, which is putting theories into practice. We discovered how to construct the shelter so that the load is distributed evenly on the base as taught during our Skeletal Construction lecture. We were also able to think critically when it comes to joining the base, the frame and the roof together with different types of joints, and to think creatively as we were given the opportunity to freely design the shelter as long as it is usable. As I was also in charge of doing the report, I've acquired lifelong learning which is to learn independently and to locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively.
Project Report
