Evaluation of Documentation System in Iraqi Construction Projects

In Iraq, the construction industry is considered one of the main sectors that contribute strongly to the Iraqi economy. Documentation is a process of collecting documents from past and current works of corporations, then archiving and classification of information to become easy and useful for reuse in the future. The aim of this study is to investigate the reality of documentation in the Iraqi construction industry and how to improve archiving and classification of documents and how documentation can be useful used in contractor and consultant corporations. This research has been conducted through literature reviews followed by a field survey. 80 questionnaires were distributed to contractors and engineering offices. 70 useful questionnaires were received from respondents with an 87% response rate. The findings indicated that the construction projects in the Diyala governorate are applying documentation. The study found that foundations classified and updating the documents as printed and written files and computer files, but foundations lack computer programs and web models for easy archiving and discovery of documents, documentation system currently used doesn't prevent Confusing, conflict in schemas because they still used Auto CAD and paper documentation. The large number and accumulation of paper documents are also considered the most often problem in the documentation system currently used, and construction projects don't have a database for all information related to projects where, it is limited to cabinets full of paper documents, which causes a waste of time and effort when searching for any document or information related to the projects. The study recommended that companies and foundations have to increase cost and effort consumed in the documentation process, improve the owner and staff abilities in computer and web applications, assign a key person for collection and archiving project documents, establishing an internet website for companies, or using cloud applications for storage of documents and sharing information.

‘Time to Be an Academic Influencer’

This paper explores how Peer-to-Peer learning can level-up students' understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) with Autodesk Auto- CAD programme for Interior Design Year 1 students. As students come from different knowledge backgrounds, they approach the module with different understanding levels, with the weaker students unable to follow the live demonstration tutorials. A peer tutoring assignment using a student-led peer-to-peer learning pedagogy, was introduced to advance students' understanding and internalise content better by reinforcing their learning. Each group has an equal proportion of students with different levels of knowledge and capabilities, and each group member conducted self-research on a topic segment, shared their knowledge and findings within their group, and thereafter curated a 15-minute lecture and facilitation workshop for peers. Tutors provided consultation and mediation, encouraging students’ participation. The assignment’s results showed that the peer-to-peer learning approach efficaciously empowered students and motivated learning, enabling them to be self-directed learners.

Planning, Analysing and Designing A (G+1) Bank Building

The primary goal of this project is to develop adequate knowledge of building planning, analysis and design. The Business building plan is drafted using Auto CAD by considering the norms of NBC (National Building Code). The structure is analyzed using STAADPro. Based on the analysis and results the structural members are designed. The structural elements in the building is strong and able to withstand the adverse effects of natural agencies. The locker room is secured with strong walls compared to the other walls for safety purpose. The building planned is based on National Building Code of India. The bank building has proper ventilation, it is given with sufficient doors, windows,water supply and electrification.

PENERAPAN TEKNIK PENGGAMBARAN GARIS KONTUR MENGGUNAKAN AUTO CAD 3D

Dalam aplikasi gambar teknik konstruksi jalan jembatan terdapat bagian penggambaran garis kontur yang memberikan data ketinggian dari permukaan air laut rata-rata dan digambar pada interval yang sama untuk membuat suatu peta topografi. Saat ini teknologi sudah semakin maju, dalam setiap bidang kerja telah menggunakan komputer yang dijadikan alat yang membantu mempermudah pekerjaan. Salah satu alat yang membantu mempermudah pekerjaan dibidang komputer adalah C.A.D ( Computer Aided Design ) atau Disain dengan bantuan Komputer, yang bertujuan untuk memudahkan para perancang dan juru gambar dalam menuangkan idenya secara visual dalam tampilan obyek gambar. Dengan adanya penelitian ini akan diperoleh pemahaman dan langkah-langkah menggambar garis kontur dengan menggunakan software AutoCAD, kemudian divisualisasikan kedalam bentuk yang nyata secara 3 dimensi, menghitung volume hasil penggambaran dan mengetahui kendala yang ada dalam menerapkan penggambaran garis kontur. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam waktu delapan bulan. Metode penelitian yang akan dipakai adalah metode penelitian praktek ditinjau dari tempatnya, suatu pendekatan praktek, yaitu suatu penelitian dilakukan di laboratorium yaitu laboratorium komputer/laboratorium Gambar dengan tidak menutup kemungkinan termasuk menggunakan tempat lain yang menyediakan fasilitas komputer. Hasil penelitian menggambar garis kontur yang cepat dan praktis adalah menggunakan Auto CAD 3D yang memperlihatkan visualisasi gambar 3 dimensi secara nyata.

THE REAL GEOMETRY OF THE EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS

An analytical Geometrical calculation of the Pyramids of Giza using the ultimate applications such as Auto Cad and Google Earth base maps. The correlation with the Orion Constellation is not mathematically correct.

Calculation of the parameters of a cylinder measured by a cross-section strategy on a coordinate measuring machine

A computer program for calculating cylinder parameters was developed based on a measurement strategy of five circles arranged along the cylinder axis. The parameters calculated by the program are: cylinder diameter, axis of inclination of the cylinder axis to the reference plane, deviations from the least squares reference cylinder (LSCY), the axis passing through the centers of the outermost measurement circles. The graphics of deviation from the cylinder dimension is shown in the Auto CAD system using the script command. The developed program complements the CMM software.

USE OF DYNAMIC BLOCKS FOR CREATION OF ELECTRONIC IMAGE LIBRARIES OF TYPICAL FIXING ELEMENTS BY AUTO CAD RESOURCES

The use of electronic libraries of parameterized images of objects made in the form of dynamic blocks in the practice of design work refers to resource-saving technologies that are actively used in modern production. The article considers an example of creating parameterized simplified images of fasteners using dynamic blocks of the computer-aided design system AutoCAD. Dynamic blocks can be used to create electronic image libraries of technological, design, electrical and other elements. The algorithm considered in the article to create dynamic blocks of simplified images of fasteners is introduced into the educational process at the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute named after Igor Sikorsky in the course "Engineering and Computer Graphics" and can be used in design practice. The testing of this algorithm in the training process yielded a positive result. When using parameterized drawings, students understand more deeply the impact of each parameter on the design of the object.

Design Go-Kart Chassis Four Strokes 110 Engine

This study aimed to decide how to design a kart chassis and the strength of the welded joints. In this design, the chassis frame is made of tubular profile steel, which is designed to withstand most of the loads in a vehicle. The chassis was designed using a computer application, namely Auto CAD 2007. Assembly using carbon steel pipes connected using SMAW welding with E6013 RB 2.6 mm welding wire with a current of 75 A, 1G place. The test is carried out with a tensile testing machine. The material is pulled past the most stretch elasticity limit until finally, the specimen reaches the limit (breaks). The tensile test takes about 3-5 minutes with a load of 10-20N. The test results show the average tensile strength of the iron pipe is 0.512 Mpa.