| Author | Malik, Mohammad Ilyas |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-83-09 |
| Subject(s) | Roofing
|
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements f or t he degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A roof is the most important part of a shelter. It
consumes the major part of housing cost. Present roofing
systems for low-cost housing do not offer an optimum
solution to the roofing problems. Th ere is need, therefore
to search for an appropriate roofing technology.
This study concentrates on prefabrication of roofing
components which can De handled at the local level by
semi-skilled labour. These components when joined together with the help of in-situ concreting can cover a span up to 5 meters. The whole process of casting a n d assembling was
demonstrated in a tile producing factory in Bangkok. The
results were found to be satisfactory and conforming with the initial objectives of the research. However, certain
drawbacks were noted which need to be improved to make the
system feasible for low cost roofing. |
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Etherington, A. Bruce
; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Angel, S. ;Kammeier, Hans Detlef
; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of New Zealand; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1983 |