Visayas State University
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
CEng 112n | Building Technologies
Z027 | TF 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Progress Report
Prepared by:
Project Leaders:
Acasio, Daniel Christian B.
Carcallas, Jedidiah B.
Purcon, Rey Marc O.
Submitted to:
Engr. Ben Daniel Gamutan
Department of Civil Engineering
Instructor
Progress Report
I. Introduction
This report provides an overview of our progress as of May 17, 2024. It highlights our key
achievements and ongoing projects, offering a clear and detailed account of our current status. This
document aims to keep all stakeholders informed about our advancements and the direction of our
efforts.
II. Materials
- Chip Board
- Masking Tape
- Nail Polish (for coloring small details)
- Popsicle sticks (cut)
- Tie Wires
- Micro-scaled synthetic grass
- Folder
- Wallpaper
- Adhesives [Otso-Otso, Shoes Glue, Elmer’s Glue, Masking Tape (for formworks)]
III. Miniature Project
III.A Building Envelopes
The initial phase of our miniature project focused on constructing the building envelopes. The
following components of the building envelopes were completed during this phase:
This represents the initial layout of the miniature project. Here's a visual representation:
Tapes are still visible, indicating the formworks used in constructing the walls. As for the
roof, it remains in the developmental stage as we continue brainstorming the optimal design for the
trusses and other components.
Chip boards are durable, but they can be challenging to handle due to their difficulty in
cutting and the rough edges left after cutting. Smoothing the edges with a saw is necessary to achieve a
polished finish.
i. Walls
The walls were plotted and cut from chipboard, which is the primary material used for
replicating the building envelopes, roofs, and other structural components.
These are the individual components of the walls before assembly. As depicted, building fenestrations
have been incorporated, along with glass for windows.
ii. Floor
The floor and base of the structure are also made from chipboard. Grass has been installed,
but we ran out of materials, so we will complete it next time.
iii. Ceiling
We installed a ceiling made from a regular folder to assess its suitability for use in our
project. While we're not yet certain if this material will be finalized for the ceiling, overall, it looks
satisfactory.
III.B Structural Framework
i. Columns
The columns, particularly the visible parts or nosing of the columns, are made from thinned
chipboard. These were then placed on the corner part of the garage to see if they would fit well with
the miniature, and they looked amazingly suitable.
ii. Structural framework skeleton
We already have a plan on how to make the skeleton of the miniature, however, we haven't
built it yet because we have many revisions and conflicts of ideas regarding the structural plans of the
project. The skeleton will be made halfway through our work on the project.
IV. Other Miniature Details
- Mini Furnatures
We are making very small but very nice furniture to enhance the aesthetics of the project.
This process is very meticulous, but those who are making it are putting in a lot of effort.
- Mini Trees
We crafted trees using a combination of materials, including tie wires, paper, moss, and
synthetic leaves. This creative process involved meticulously shaping the tie wires to form the tree's
framework, then adding layers of paper and moss to create texture and depth. Finally, synthetic
leaves were carefully attached to complete the lifelike appearance of the trees.
V. Project Plans
- CAD Drafts
These are the list of drawing parts that we had drafted using CAD.
o Architectural
Front Elevation
Left Side Elevation
Right Side Elevation
o Structural
Roof Framing
Floor Framing
Wall Framing
- Manual Drafting
We began creating multiple title blocks for our plates, aiming to cover different aspects of our
project in detail.
VI. Estimates & Conclusion
Due to recent changes in the initial project plans, the volume calculations for the concrete works,
which we have started, will need to be revised. Initial estimates were based on the original designs, but
modifications in the structural layout have necessitated adjustments. We are currently reviewing the updated
plans and will recalculate the concrete volumes to ensure accuracy, keeping all stakeholders informed of
progress. Further updates will follow as the revised calculations are completed.
