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