1- Find one (1) problem related on building/construction/environment/

structure/materials/road & drainage/ others activities according to video in

class.
Problem faced during the development of a construction project is the problem of
honeycomb in concrete structure.

2. Solve the problem follows the

i. Principle of eng economy
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Principle of
Engineering
Develop the alternatives

Issues
Problem: the problem of honeycomb in the
concrete structure
Proposed decision alternatives:
1. Proper use of vibrator poker
2. More skilled labour during concreting works

Focus on the differences

Use a consistent
viewpoint

Use a common unit of

measure

3. Provide sufficient supervision at site during

concreting
Expected decision alternatives:
1. Proper use of vibrator poker
3. Provide sufficient supervision at site during
concreting
1. Proper use of vibrator poker
a. the vibrator poker must be constantly use
during the concreting process
b. extra vibrator machine must be prepare in
case of machine breakdown during concreting
3. Provide sufficient supervision at site
during concreting a. responsible supervisor
must always observe all the concreting works
b. using specially trained skilled workers
c. Using materials that have strength height
1. Proper use of vibrator poker
a. the machine must be repair and check before
the concreting works start
b. extra vibrator machines must be prepare
before the concreting work especially for the

large amount of concreting work that most likely

to take a long time to be complete
3. Provide sufficient supervision at site during
concreting
sufficient number of supervisor must be put at
site during concreting to make sure the
concreting works run smoothly, hence
preventing any upcoming problem
the supervisor must be well experience in his
field

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Consider all relevant

data
Make uncertainty explicit

Review again all criteria

Advantages
The concreting works will obey the rules and
should prevent any problem of concreting, such
as honeycomb
Less repair needed in the future for the
concrete(grouting and so on)
Better aesthetical appearance of the
concrete(look more neat and clean)
Stronger structure
Higher durability in time
Disadvantages
Higher cost for worker(for well experienced
supervisor)
higher cost for maintenance ( to maintain the
great condition of machinery)
Consume more time to follow accurately the
procedures

Revisit your decision

The vibrator poker must be constantly use

during the concreting process, and extra
vibrator machine must be prepare in case of
machine breakdown during concreting
At the same time a sufficient amount of
supervision at site is a must during concreting.

ii. Decision making process.

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Decision Making
Process
Understand the problem

Decision Making Process

Define the set of feasible

alternatives

Identify the criteria for

decision making

Issue
The problem of honeycomb in the concrete
structure
The honeycomb in the concrete work may due
to incorrect use of vibrator poker, unskilled
labours and due to lack of supervision during
the concreting work.
List all probability solution.
1. Proper use of vibrator poker

2. More skilled labour during concreting

works

3. Provide sufficient supervision at site

during concreting

Identified the main problem that cause

the honeycomb to occur
Deciding the best solution to solve the
problem

Evaluate the alternatives

and apply sensitivity
analysis

Select the best alternative

choose
Implement the alternative
and monitor result

Proper use of vibrator poker

High skilled supervision
Following exact procedure in concreting
process

Proper use of vibrator poker

The effectiveness of the solution is assessed

and report