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Intro to Construction Technology

Intro to Construction Technology. What is contruction technology?. What is construction technology?. Construction technology is the design and building of structures Structures are stationary systems designed as supports or shelters from the environment Increase height (towers)

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Intro to Construction Technology

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  1. Intro to Construction Technology What is contruction technology?

  2. What is construction technology? • Construction technology is the design and building of structures • Structures are stationary systems designed as supports or shelters from the environment • Increase height (towers) • Span distances (bridges) • Provide shelter (buildings) • Provide support (roads, bridges, railways, canals, pipelines, etc.)

  3. Construction Systems • Inputs: People, materials, information, tools, etc. • Processes: Planning, preparation, construction, etc. • Outputs: Structures, Impacts on individuals, communities, & environment • Feedback: Accidents/disasters, consumer feedback

  4. Types of construction projects • Residential • Dwellings and outbuildings • Industrial • Facilities which are involved in production of goods • Commercial • Businesses • Public Works • Structures intended for public use (roadways, bridges, churches, schools, etc.)

  5. Types of Structures • Buildings • Towers • Bridges • Roads/Railways/Runways • Tunnels • Dams • Canals/Pipelines

  6. Impacts of/on Construction Tech • Social – jobs, providing a location for people to interact, transportation, etc. • Political – government regulations (e.g., building codes) influence construction technology • Environmental – materials used, energy expenditures, etc.

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