keywords |Â reinforced concrete materials |Â ad-hoc industry |Â defense industry |Â sustainable construction material |
Smart IBS
Smart Industrialised Building System
(P1 2010 003779)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION /Â FEATURES
The technology represents a method for constructing a building, such as a house or a school by using precast concrete technology with smart mechanical joints. It is also a precast based system suitable for the various forms of buildings using reinforced concrete materials.
NEEDS
New method in construction technology.
Variety of building shapes can be produced.
Earthquake prevention embedded in between elements.
Transportable components
APPROACH
Ability to form various building shapes while not restricting the architect or interior decorator creativity.
Connections between elements can be used or extended to embed the earthquake protection devices to strengthen the whole buildings against earthquake, high wind, or tsunami.
BENEFITS
Time saving because it uses the some components for various types of buildings.
Renovation works in the future will require less effort because the materials can be dissemble and assemble easily.
The construction process requires less manpower since all components are prefabricated at the factory.
The concrete using is a sustainable construction material and components are reusable.
COMPETITORS
Education industry
Housing industry
New township development
Defense industry
Ad-hoc industry (Cabin for school and offices)
PROJECT LEADER
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mahir Makhtar
amahir@utm.my
