1. Building Methods 2 Research & Evaluate

2. Assessment 2 Part A (p.15) RESEARCH MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND RECORD FINDINGS FOR A WIDE SPAN BUILDING Task 2 – Individual Research Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated. Each student is required to: Research a different Suspended Floor system for the Office component of a Wide Span building. NOTE: Past, current or emerging construction materials can be selected Task 3 – Group Research The group is then required to select one of the Suspended Flooring systems to research. The groups research should convey general information and technical information regarding properties, construction method, handling and cost effectiveness of the chosen system. Research by manufacturers/ suppliers Catalogues or Internet sites (p.16)

3. Identify keywords Suspended Floor system officewide span floor or flooring office or commercial wide span

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10. Evaluate results (pp.15-16) 2. General Information3. Properties4. Construction System5. Handling 1.Description of the structural element (include sketch or photo of profile) 2.Visual characteristics (include min. 2 photographs or pictures) 3.Availability 4.Reasons for choosing the element of construction 5.Maintenance requirements 6.Compliance requirements (BCA, AS, other) 1.Durability 2.Fire resistance 3.Thermal 4.Acoustic 5.Compatibility with other materials 6.Waterproofness 7.Material Hazards 8.Sustainability features 1.Connection/Fixings (written and sketch) 2.Building-In tolerances 3.Basic principles of engineering 4.Photographs (during construction or completed – by students or from manufacturer) 5.Construction method hazards 1.Transport 2.Site storage 3.Site handling 6. Cost Effectiveness

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