Investigating the impact of site activities and conditions on concrete quality of in-situ and precast construction methods
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wium, Jan Andries | en_ZA |
| dc.contributor.author | Solomons, Wesley John | en_ZA |
| dc.contributor.other | Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Department of Civil Engineering. | en_ZA |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-01-13T11:48:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-01-13T11:48:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014-12 | en_ZA |
| dc.description | Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. | en_ZA |
| dc.description.abstract | ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Construction of structural concrete frames may take place by using either cast in-situ or precast methods. With the cast in-situ method, these elements are constructed on the construction site as needed. Precast construction on the other hand is more resembles a line. The elements are constructed in a precast yard in a systematic fashion and once completed, they are taken to the construction site where they are to be erected. This study identifies the aspects and attributes which influence the quality of concrete during the construction phase of these two construction methods. The study is independent from the conceptual or design phase. Information regarding these aspects and attributes were obtained from literature and from contractors in industry through interviews and site visits. The literature review also focuses on quality management techniques and factors that influence quality in the construction environment. The information obtained from the site visits and literature was used to design a survey which was sent out to a number of respondents. A comparison between in-situ and precast construction was made based on the results of the survey. The synthesis of the research findings can be used by project teams to help them decide on the choice between in-situ and precast construction. It was found that precast construction is better for durability, and fitness for purpose is less complex for the in-situ solution. Recommendations for future studies are provided at the end of the document. | en_ZA |
| dc.description.abstract | AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Konstruksie van beton struktuurrame kan plaasvind deur die gebruik van in-situ of voorafvervaardigde metodes. Met die in-situ metode, word hierdie elemente op die terrein gebou soos benodig. Tydens voorafvervaardigde konstruksie aan die ander kant is die konstruksie soortgelyk aan 'n produksielyn. Die elemente word gegiet in 'n voorafvervaardingsterrein in 'n sistematiese wyse, en sodra dit voltooi is, word dit na die konstruksie terrein geneem waar dit opgerig word. Hierdie studie identifiseer die aspekte en eienskappe wat 'n invloed op die kwaliteit van beton het tydens die konstruksiefase van hierdie twee konstruksie metodes. Die studie is onafhanklike van die konseptuele of ontwerp fases. Inligting rakende hierdie aspekte en eienskappe is verkry uit die literatuur en van kontrakteurs in die bedryf deur middel van onderhoude en besoeke. Die literatuur fokus ook op die gehalte, bestuurs-tegnieke en faktore van gehalte in die bou-omgewing. Die inligting is verkry deur ‘n vraelys wat aan 'n aantal respondente gestuur is. 'n Vergelyking tussen in-situ en voorafvervaardigde konstruksie is vervolgens gemaak op grond van die resultate van die opname. Die sintese van die bevindinge kan gebruik word deur projek spanne om hulle te help besluit oor die keuse tussen in-situ en voorafvervaardigde konstruksie. Die resultate dui daarop dat voorafvervaardigde konstruksie beter is vir duursaamheid, maar passing op terrein is minder kompleks vir die in-situ oplossing. Aanbevelings vir toekomstige ondersoeke word aan die einde van die studie gemaak. | af_ZA |
| dc.format.extent | xiv, 153 p. : ill. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/95942 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_ZA | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University | en_ZA |
| dc.rights.holder | Stellenbosch University | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Concrete quality and construction methods | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Theses -- Civil engineering | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Dissertations -- Civil engineering | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | UCTD | |
| dc.subject | Precast concrete construction | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | In situ concrete construction | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Structural frames | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Building | en_ZA |
| dc.subject | Concrete construction | en_ZA |
| dc.title | Investigating the impact of site activities and conditions on concrete quality of in-situ and precast construction methods | en_ZA |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_ZA |