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    This document discusses new construction methods and techniques used in the Philippines. It describes the basic process of house construction starting from the foundation and working upwards. It discusses structural works including concrete mixing, formworks, and masonry works using load-bearing and non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks. Finishing works are also outlined. Flat slab construction is described as being appropriate for irregular column layouts and curved floors due to its flexibility and minimum depth.

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    This document discusses new construction methods and techniques used in the Philippines. It describes the basic process of house construction starting from the foundation and working upwards. It discusses structural works including concrete mixing, formworks, and masonry works using load-bearing and non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks. Finishing works are also outlined. Flat slab construction is described as being appropriate for irregular column layouts and curved floors due to its flexibility and minimum depth.

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    This document discusses new construction methods and techniques used in the Philippines. It describes the basic process of house construction starting from the foundation and working upwards. It discusses structural works including concrete mixing, formworks, and masonry works using load-bearing and non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks. Finishing works are also outlined. Flat slab construction is described as being appropriate for irregular column layouts and curved floors due to its flexibility and minimum depth.

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    CE407

    PLANT VISITS AND SEMINARS FOR CE

    ASSIGNMENT 5.1

    by:
    Casugbo, Cyrel Vince S.

    CE51S1

    Submitted to
    ENGR. MICO CRUZADO
    New Construction Methods and Techniques that are currently used here in the Philippines

    • Structural Works

    House construction starts from the foundation works. Construction of lower floors should precede
    the construction of upper floors, obviously because gravity is going downward and nothing will
    support the upper floors when it is constructed before the lower floor was completed. This is one of
    the basic rule of construction, start from the bottom going up and not the other way around.
    Structural works is a major component of house and building construction. It involves three major
    item of works which can be approved with different methodologies. Concrete is achieved by mixing
    cement, gravel and sand at a specified ratio that will bring the desired strength. Certain time
    constraint must be observed during mixing and curing of concrete. For small scale projects, manual
    mixing is preferred due to cost considerations and the low level of risk that the project may post. For
    large scale construction projects, use of ready mixed concrete along with the concrete pump may
    give the contractors a lot of cost saving. Ready mixed concrete refers to concrete that is mixed in the
    plant and delivered by truck mixer to the construction site which can be poured manually or with the
    use of concrete pump. Besides the financial consideration, ready mixed concrete also provides a
    high level of accuracy and assurance to the level of concrete strength. Form-works refer to the
    materials and corresponding supports that hold and mold the concrete during pouring. Plywood and
    phenolic board are the two major types of formworks being used today.
    • Masonry Works

    For masonry, options are load bearing and non-load bearing chb (concrete hollowblocks). Which
    type is more practical and economical is still up for debate. Load bearing chb are studier than non-
    load bearing. Construction company involves in mass housing usually prefer the use of load bearing
    chb, in this way they can reduce cost but eliminating the need for columns. Other contractors also
    use precast concrete wall which is about 3" thick for economical purposes, although use of such
    material is only practical for mass housing construction. Most of home builders in the Philippines
    preferred the used of non loading chb and put the weight of the structure on columns for a more
    reliable structural stability. Columns is considered more safe in securing the building during seismic
    activities or earthquakes.
    Finishing works are the items that are seen by the eyes once the project is completed. As such, the
    installation process must be planned carefully and workers must be skilled enough to handle their
    corresponding works. This stage of house construction is where construction companies can
    expedite the work by adding additional manpower. Finishing works can be done on many different
    orders and can also be done simultaneously if time is of major concern. There is however an ideal
    order of works to increase efficiency and reduce wastage and double work.
    • Flat Slab Construction
    Flat slabs are appropriate for most floor situations and also for irregular column layouts, curved
    floor shapes, ramps etc. The benefits of choosing flat slabs include a minimum depth solution,
    speed of construction, flexibility in the plan layout (both in terms of the shape and column layout), a
    flat soffit (clean finishes and freedom of layout of services) and scope and space for the use of
    flying forms.

    The flexibility of flat slab construction can lead to high economy and yet allow the architect great
    freedom of form.

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