Project 75: Modular Construction

Contact Information:

Prof. Jian Yang

Project Description and Objectives:

The technology and application of modular construction are developing rapidly. Modular construction is based on three-dimensional units that are usually fabricated and fitted out in a factory and are delivered/assembled to the site as the main load-bearing elements for buildings. In the past, the main use of modular structures was for mobile or temporary buildings. However, due to the modern pre-fabricated construction technology using volumetric units, it is now used in a wide range of building types, such as schools, hospitals, offices, and even high-rise residential buildings. This demand has been driven by the off-site nature of the construction process, which leads to quantifiable economic and sustainable benefits. This project mainly investigates the design and assessment of modular construction using novel construction materials. It aims to introduce the key features of the modular construction and to offer training for students about how to design buildings using this new technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested students should have a basic knowledge of building engineering.

Main Tasks:

To complete the design and drawing of buildings using modular construction.

To check and validate the design adequacy as well as optimize the design.

To deliver a presentation about the design philosophy and demonstrate the novelty of its design.

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School: http://naoce.sjtu.edu.cn/