1 AIT Asian Institute of Technology

Modular housing construction and technique in Thailand

AuthorSatid Singsomboon
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.ST-87-28
Subject(s)Prefabricated houses--Thailand
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThis study aims at developing a housing system with due consideration to the economical u se of prefabricated structural components with respect to the cost and the construction time . A detailed study is conducted for a two story house using the prefabricated beams an d column s with a simple precast concrete flooring system. is cast-in-situ reinforced concrete, common masonry walls. Only the foundation work and all partitions are Economic comparison between the traditional cast - insitu system and the proposed prefabricated frame system was conducted. system has The results showed that the prefabricated frame considerable potential for large scale housing projects which can lead to a substantial savings in materials , labors , and time .
Year1987
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSStructural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST)
Chairperson(s)Worsak Kanok-nukulchai ;Ping Kunawatsatit
Examination Committee(s)Karasudhi, Pisidhi
DegreeThesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987


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