Modular construction

1. Jss science and technology
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
PRESENTED BY
TUSHITH S
VACHANDEEP C D
VIVEK H C
YADUVARA Y S
YUKTHA SRIRAM K

2. CONTENTS
 What is modular construction
 Application of modular construction
 Types of Modular construction
 Why modular construction
 Modular construction process
 Comparison between modular and conventional construction
 Advantages
 Limitations of Modular construction
 Conclusion

3. WHATISMODULARCONSTRUCTION
 “ Modular construction is a pre – engineered process of making
any structures or elements in a factory that is off-site and are
delivered to the sites and assembled as large as volumetric
components or As substantial of any students”.
 Modular construction in case of buildings are generally six sided
boxes called modules ,they can be joined by side by side on top of
each other.The modular buildings should have roof. , floor,walls
etc... These modules are constructed in a factory to various levels
of completion from Basic Modules to completely fitted rooms that
are fully functional.

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5. APPLICATIONS OF MODULAR
CONSTRUCTION
 Private housing
 Social housing
 Apartments
 Education sector and student residences
 Health sector buildings
 Hotel

6. TYPES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
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Permanent modular
construction (PMC)
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Relocatable
buildings
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7. WHY MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
 One of the major reason to adopt modular construction isnthat not only can
one save up to 35% on the initial construction costs like labour and materials,
but there are the other benefits as well
 Another major reason is about the quality as one can attain a suitable quality in
the elements of any structures that are to be pre –fabricated or pre- cast in the
construction factory
 Modular construction takes most of the construction phase away from the
building site . Quicker and efficient factory process are replacing the slow ,less
productive site
 Sustainability in modular construction can be achieved through the factory
production of the modular units.
 For a modular construction project to complete with a good result,proper
planning, coordination and communication must exist between various relevant
parties involved from the early-stage of project.

8. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Process in modular construction
1. Designing the structure
2. Engineering review
3. Permit and approvals
4. Site development
5. Plant fabrication
6. Transportation
7. installation

9. COMPARISON
SITE- CAST
 No transportation
 The size limitation is depending on the
elevation capacity only.
 Lower the quality because directly affected
by weather.
 Proper , large free space required
PRECAST AT PLANT
 Transportation and elevation capacity
limits the size .
 Higher , industrialized quality less affected
by weather.
 No space requirement on the site for
fabrication.
 Unlimited opportunities of architectural
appearance
 Option of standardized components

10. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION REDUCED
CONSTRUCTION TIME
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11. BENEFITS OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
 Greater flexibility and reuse
 Less material waste
 Improved air quality
 Reduced construction schedule
 Elimination of weather delays
 Built to code with quality materials
 Safer construction
 Faster construction
 Quality construction
 Eco friendly

12. DRAWBACKS OF MODULAR
CONSTRUCTION
 Handling and transportation may cause breakages of members during the transit
and extra provision is to be made
 Difficulty in connecting precast units so as to produce same effect as monolithic.
This leads to non –monolithic construction
 They are to be exactly placed in position, otherwise the loads coming on them are
likely to get changed and the member may be affected.
 High transport cost.
 Need of erection equipment.
 Skilled labour and supervision is required.

13. CONCLUSION
 The use of Precast concrete construction can significantly reduce the amount of
construction waste generated on construction sites
 Reduce adverse environmental impact on sites
 Enhance quality control of concreting work
 Reduce the amount of site labour
 Increase worker safety

14. DISCRIPTION
 Main category: Modular Building design
 Company : Guerdon, LLC
 Affiliate: Guerdon Modular Buildings
 Location: San Jose , California
 Building use: Apartments
 Gross Size of project: 481569 square Feet
 Days to complete:609

15. Thank you
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