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INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI• The tallest skyscraper in the
world• 829.8 m (2,722 ft)• The same construction company
who involved in PETRONAS KLCC twin towers and Taipei 101.
• Primary structure used 330,000 m3 of concrete and 55,000 tonnes of steel rebar, and construction took 22 million man-hours.
HOW ARE THEY BUILT????
SITE CLEARING
Remove trees and undergrowth, rough grading by moving the dirt around to
establish areas.
Digging equipment is used to dig holes for foundations
or basement if needed.
EXCAVATION
SITE AND SURVEY
BEFORE BACKFILLING…FOOTINGS
As interface between the house and earth. Support all weights.
FOUNDATION
First floor rests on and needs waterproofing
and drainage.
SEWER & WATER TAPS
Connected to the municipal sewer and water pipes and laid
into the house.
AFTER THE SLAB IS DONE, IT WILL START TO LOOK LIKE A HOUSE…
• Framing includes the windows and exterior doors.
• Considered done after trimming and siding.
• Lastly, back out framing which includes partition walls, pillars and soffits for cabinets.
FRAMING
STAIRSMobility for subs working inside without using ladder.
WHILE ROOFING
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning)
Rough plumbingRough electricalElectric meter setGutter and downspouts
FINISHES