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Construction Planning & Management

 
Started by : Subhendu Roy, Construction-Heavy, DLF   11 21 2008 10:41:49 +0000
Industry : ConstructionFunctional Area : Global Business(Strategy & Execution)
Activity:  96 views;  last activity : 07 06 2010 20:18:09 +0000

Everybody wants to live in a safe environment, it also includes the building or a structure where we are living and working. In recent years there have been a number of disasters where structures have collapsed; in some cases the consequences are devastating. Many things can have an effect on the soundness of a building or other type of structure. Over time, factors such as extreme weather, earthquakes, or simple deterioration will take its toll on a structure. So what are the factors that help in strengthening the structure..... So let us the industry professionals come together on this issue, which is a concern for everyone.....

 
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1 Good quality raw Material supported By Construction Chemicals
2 Quality materials
3 Construction chemicals
4 Ensuring code compliances.
5 Quality workmanship & sensible design
6 Location of the structure

Good quality raw Material supported By Construction Chemicals

idea posted by B.Mehernath Marketing & Technical Head, Bondit Construction Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Dear Sir,

it all depends on the site location and selection of best raw material. it's always preferred to go for graded aggregates, graded river sand but these days it's difficult to get the best sand, so we need to depend on the available resources or pay higher price. Here the loss of strength can be compensated by using various construction chemicals to improve the strength. the right selection of a super plasticizer for concrete, bonding agents where ever required and admixtures to improve workability can be sourced out, by conducting trials at batching plant to determne and achieve the maximum performance with minimum dosage of chemicals. Interestingly the total cost of construction and waterproofing chemicals doesn't exceed more than 5% of the cost of the project. still many projects are hesitant to use it for better results.

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I do agree Sir, but only good design, execution will not make the structure safe, it may but it will not last for long unless we implement the strict quality check for the raw materials used and for building and further repairs.

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Quality materials

idea posted by Subhendu Roy Construction-Heavy, DLF
According to me and from my knowledge Quality materials is a must it has no substitute, so guys no matter how well a building is designed, it will not last long if the foundation is wrong and faulty, or if the materials used are substandard. For this reason, using only high quality materials is essential for new construction projects, and renovations which help in strengthening the structure..
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Construction chemicals

idea posted by Nand Jha Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers
Today, there are construction chemicals that can be used to help increase the life and stability of new structures and for the protection of old structures. There are many advantages by using construction chemicals, they not only increase a structures ability to withstand any sort of environmental hazards. you might have known in many cases of building collapse, you will find that when the structure was built, substandard materials were used, including poor quality construction chemicals, so to avoid this one should always use only the highest quality construction chemicals from a prominent construction chemicals manufacturer for construction purpopses....
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by Venkatesh M, Warehouse Manager, Larsen and Toubro  | 11 21 2008 12:24:16 +0000

Yes i agree with nand, construction chemicals are often used in construction projects to ensure the best end results, which include the structure's stability. Some of the construction chemicals that are commonly used include, concrete admixture, surface treatment, waterproofing, and floor hardening. In particular, concrete admixture and silicone sealant can help to strengthen structures, as well as it protects from environment hazards, including severe weather and ground shifting. It is significant to remember that construction chemicals are an important element of quality construction materials.

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Ensuring code compliances.

idea posted by Shaju George Facilities/Construction Manager, IBS Software Services (P) Ltd

I think the design, execution and maintenance of the structure should be done as per the codal specificaitons. Once these parameters are met, structure will be safe, but local conditions and constrataints should be properly anlalysed and incorporated in design and construction.

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Quality workmanship & sensible design

idea posted by Biranchi Narayan Acharya Senior Project Manager, Simplex Infrastructures Ltd

A sensible design depending upon the ground condition & locally available material followed by quality workmanship tis he the only factor catering strength & life to the structure.

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Location of the structure

idea posted by Anjali Sinha Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers
 This is the important factor as such because proper location which is nearly flat and where the soil texture which is good is as important as any other factor because this gives the incredible strength to the structure at the foundation level itself....
So this is a very important factor according to me.........
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