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CSE565 Construction Technology Guidelines

This document provides instructions for a group project on excavation works for the construction of a building substructure. Students must: 1. Give a PowerPoint presentation and submit accompanying materials assessing excavation methods based on the site conditions. 2. They will be evaluated both as a group for their written submission (50%) and individually for their presentation (50%). 3. The marking scheme focuses on knowledge of construction technology, outlining critical project components, and the quality of the presentation materials.

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CSE565 Construction Technology Guidelines

This document provides instructions for a group project on excavation works for the construction of a building substructure. Students must: 1. Give a PowerPoint presentation and submit accompanying materials assessing excavation methods based on the site conditions. 2. They will be evaluated both as a group for their written submission (50%) and individually for their presentation (50%). 3. The marking scheme focuses on knowledge of construction technology, outlining critical project components, and the quality of the presentation materials.

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CSE565 Construction Technology

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


CSE565
1.

You are required to present using PowerPoint and to submit (per group) one printedcopy of the PowerPoint, sketches, drawings and explanatory notes, all in English.

2.

You will be assessed as a group in respect of the submission (50%) and individually in
the respect of the presentation (50%).

3.

An outline of the marking scheme is as follows:


i.

Knowledge in the area of construction technology and


understanding the key issues/difficulties

40%

ii.

Programme of work (outlining the critical components)

30%

iii.

Presentation material, e.g. sketches; ppt; use of English and


ability to present in a clear and logical manner

30%

Suggested grading system


Marks & grading system
<40% 40-44% 45-49% 50-57% 58-64% 65-69% 70-74% 75-79% >80%
D
D+
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Failure
Marginal
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Please note that an overall grade of C or above is a PASS grade.

CSE565 Construction Technology

Substructure
1. As the main contractor, you are responsible for the excavation works as shown in the
enclosed drawings with full control of the site.
2. Ground condition of the site is as follows:
Description

Project Group
A/K

B/L

C/M

Fill

Fill

Fill

Fill

Fill

Fill

Ground to -1.5 m

Sand

Fill

Sand

Silt

Sand

Sand

-1.5m to -3.0m

Sand

Sand

Sand

Silt

Sand

Sand

-3.0m to -5.5m

Rock

Sand

Silt

Silt

Sand

Rock

Below -5.5m

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Rock

Ground water table

-6.0m

-1.0m

-2.0m

-6.0m

-3.0m

-4.0m

Figure
Above ground (if any)

Site boundary

Unrestricted

Edge of excavation unless specified

3. Observe the ground condition and site condition to consider the relevant/main issues.
Some examples are given as follows: (a) adjacent building; (b) dewatering; (c) time; (d)
cost effectiveness; (e) working platform for the safe construction of work; (f) vertical and
horizontal transportation of soil/machinery; (g) open cut v. lateral support; etc.
4. Prepare a method statement with sketches/drawings outlining the stages of excavation and
the temporary works. Discuss the reasons for adopting the proposed method statement.
5. Prepare a programme indicating the key components and critical components.
6. Before the commencement of works, the client would like to incorporate an additional
1.0m excavation. Outline the implication and concern (ONLY in respect of excavation).

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