Abstract
Foundations are in general not exact, labor-intensive and time-consuming. This paper describes a new principle for housing that largely improves efficiency based on rationalization of construction-on-site. The basic principle is to solely apply mass-produced parts to be combined in ready-to-construct strips (that can be geared to any specific lay-out). Based on results of pilot projects it is concluded that large reductions are feasible on concrete and formwork by 30-60%, labor-on-site by 40-50%, overall building-time by 60-90% and costs by 35-45%. At the same time stiffness of the foundation beam is largely improved and also building organization is largely simplified (primarily because of a clear and compact organization and a combined pouring of foundation beam and ground floor). This foundation can be used as strip as well as pile foundation using identical mass-produced parts. This paper focuses on the use of foundations supported by piles.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction |
Editors | Y.M. Xie, I Patnaikuni |
Place of Publication | Leiden |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis/ Balkema |
Pages | 1107-1112 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-415-45756-9 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction - Melbourne, VIC, Australia Duration: 26 Sept 2007 → 28 Sept 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne, VIC |
Period | 26/09/07 → 28/09/07 |