An Examination Of High-Rise Building Construction Technology: A Study Focused On Hong Kong
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https://doi.org/10.48047/qs779v25Keywords:
Financial Resources, Production Efficiency, Construction Industry, Fabrication, CraftsmanshipAbstract
Time, Financial Resources, And Resource Allocation Are Frequent Sources Of Dispute When Evaluating Production Efficiency In The Construction Industry. This Paper Analyses The Influence Of Various Building Approaches On Production Performance In A High-Rise Public Housing Project In Hong Kong. The Investigator Examined Three Distinct Floor Plans With The Same "Harmony" Configuration. Every System Has A Distinct Methodology For The Fabrication Of Floor Slabs And The Processing Of Material Inputs For Plants. The Cycle Times, Workforce Utilisation, And Expenditures Of Three Systems Are Evaluated And Assessed. Scheme 2, Including A Six-Day Floor Cycle, Was The Most Labour- And Cost-Efficient Choice. Scheme 3, Including A Four-Day Floor Cycle Duration, Is Recommended Because To The Great Priority Placed On Speed In Hong Kong. Constraints Of Space And Finance Required The Adoption Of Several Technological Solutions In Hong Kong. Concurrently, Other Incidents Occurred Due To The Improper Use Of The Technology By Individuals. The Hong Kong Government Formulates Several Regulations And Directives For The Building Sector. The Government Implements Many Rules And Regulations To Oversee Building Projects. The Researcher Diligently Organised The Project By Producing Comprehensive Designs, Specifications, Practical Notes, And Instructions To Guarantee A Secure And Superior Outcome. Numerous Assessments Were Conducted To Guarantee Superior Craftsmanship In Reaction To Employee Misbehaviour And Errors. The Tdr Test Was Conducted To Ensure That The Soil Nail Length Conforms To The Specifications Outlined In The Plan. Cube, Core, And Hammer Tests Were Used To Assess The Quality And Craftsmanship Of The Concrete. The Steel's Quality Was Assessed By A Tensile Test. A Bleeding Test And A Flow Cone Test Were Used To Assess The Quality Of The Cement.
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