Sustainability and Resilience in Construction Materials
The order is to prepare three pages interview must be (sharp and direct).
The aim of this interview is :
The aim of this research is to develop a framework for assessing both the resilience and sustainability of structural materials in constructing residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. The framework will be an Excel Microsoft application. The purpose of the framework is to determine the usage of structural building materials in Saudi Arabia’s domestic buildings to minimise carbon emissions, reduce energy and water use.
The purpose of the framework is to determine the usage of structural building materials in Saudi Arabia’s domestic buildings to minimise carbon emissions, reduce energy and water use. The framework is also intended to be easy to use by the construction industry professionals.
The research question is ‘How to develop a framework meets Saudi Arabia context and local conditions?’ as of this question the hypotheses of this research will cover: Saudi Arabia have a different context and local conditions, achieving sustainability and resilience will require participants within the construction industry in Saudi Arabia to be consulted, and their input will be important while developing the framework.
The outline of the interview is :
The interview process will be conducted in four steps,
Step 1:Participant will read the participant information sheet and sign the consent form.
Step 2: A researcher student will present the Resilience and Sustainability Assessment Framework for structural materials in domestic buildings (RSAF) for application in Saudi Arabia and will explain how it works in terms of applying the framework and the outcome.
Step 3: Participant will have the chance to read the user’s manual and use the Excel application framework. The purpose is to get familiar with the framework and how to use it, as well as to discover the expected outcome of the framework.
(During Steps 1, 2 and 3, the participant will have the option to ask questions about the interviews and framework. The student will answer them accordingly and address any concerns raised.)
Step 4: Based on Steps 2 and 3, the participant will provide feedback about the framework proposed, which will include points such as easy to use, missing information, accuracy of the data and the outcome, and if the framework applies to the Saudi Arabian context and local conditions.
The interview will target :
A. The participants will represent different kinds of organisations in the construction industry: design offices, construction companies, factories, municipalities and universities.
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B. The participants will represent different kinds of professionals who have worked in the construction industry: architects, designers, builders, contractors, planers, academics, and structure, construction, industry, and environmental engineers
I will attach the framework excel application (rar file) and the user manual , as you will prepare the interview based on them. Please read carefully the order and check the files. I prefer you give me an idea before you start.
Sustainability and Resilience in Construction Materials
Participant information sheet
You are invited to participate in this study. You are advised to take time to read though the information provided below carefully and decide whether to take part in the research or not.
Purpose of the study
This study aims at establishing framework for assessing both the reliance and sustainability of structural materials in the constructing residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. The framework is provided in an Excel Microsoft application which determines the usage of structural building materials in Saudi Arabia’s domestic buildings to minimize carbon emissions, reduce energy and water use.
Why you have been invited to participate
You have been selected to participate in this study due to the experience in the construction industry: design offices, construction companies, factories, municipalities and universities. And the professional representation in the following sections in the construction industry: architects, designers, builders, contractors, planers, academics, and structure, construction, industry, and environmental engineers.
The participation in the study project is entirely voluntary and the data provided will be kept anonymous and persona or identifiable information is required as part of the study. The study involves thirteen questions which takes an approximate of 10 minutes to complete.
Consent for participation in research interview
I agree to participate in the research project conduct by from University of
1. I have received sufficient information about the study and I understand my role in the participating in the study.
2. My participation the research study is completely voluntary and there is no explicit or implicit coercion whatsoever for my participation.
3. In the process of the interview, I have a right to withdraw and ask for the collected information to be deleted in case I feel uncomfortable in any way during the interview.
4. I have been granted an explicit gurante5e that my confidentiality will be respected and that the researcher will not use my name or functions in any report for the study.
5. I have carefully read and fully understood the points and statements of this form. All my questions were answered to my satisfaction, and I voluntarily agree to participate in this study.
Questioner
The questioner provides 13 questions in which the interview will select the most preferred material that he or she will consider in the sections provided for construction purposes.
QUESTION 1
Rate the preferences of types of aggregated and sand building materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Aggregate- MP, LP, N.
b) General Sand – MP, LP, N.
QUESTION 2
Rate the preferences of types of aluminum building materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General aluminum- MP, LP, N
b) Cast Products- MP, LP, N
c) Extruded- MP, LP, N
d) Rolled – MP< LP, N
QUESTION 3
Rate the preference of the use of General Bitumen materials in the construction processes materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Bitumen – Np, LP, N
QUESTION 4
Rete the preference of types of Block materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) Concrete block: (8 MPa) – MP, LP, N
b) Concrete block: (12 MPa) – MP, LP, N
c) Concrete block: (10 MPa) – MP, LP, N
d) Concrete block: (13 MPa) – MP, LP, N
e) Autoclaved aerated block- MP, LP, N
f) General Clay Bricks- MP, LP, N
g) Single clay brick (per brick) – MP, LP, N
h) Limestone bricks- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 5
Rate the preference of types of carpet materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Carpet- MP, LP, N
b) Felt (Hair and Jute) Underlay- MP, LP, N
c) Nylon (Polyamide),
d) Nylon (Polyamide) carpet tiles
e) Polyethylterepthalate (PET) – MP, LP, N
f) Polypropylene- MP, LP, N
g) Polyurethane- MP, LP, N
h) Rubber- MP, LP, N
i) Saturated Felt Underlay (impregnated with Asphalt or tar) – MP, LP, N
j) Wool- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 6
Rate the preference of the types of cement materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) Average CEM I Portland Cement, 94% Clinker- MP, LP, N
b) Fly Ash- MP, LP, N
c) Slag (GGBS) – MP, LP, N
d) Fibre Cement Panels – Uncoated- MP, LP, N
e) Fibre Cement Panels – (Color) Coated- MP, LP, N
f) Mortar (cement: sand mix) – MP, LP, N
g) Cement stabilized soil- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 7
Rate the preference of types of Ceramics materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Ceramics- MP, LP, N
b) Fittings – Ceramics- MP, LP, N
c) Sanitary Products – Ceramics- MP, LP, N
d) Tiles and Cladding Panels – Ceramics- MP, LP, N
e) General Vinyl Flooring- MP, LP, N
f) Vinyl Composite Tiles (VCT) – MP, LP, N
QUESTION 8
Rate the preference of ready mix concrete materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) 100% Portland cement (CEM I) – MP, LP, N
b) Fly Ash- MP, LP, N
c) Blast Furnace Slag- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 9
Rate the reference of Glass materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) Toughened glass- MP, LP, N
b) Primary Glass- MP, LP, N
c) Fibreglass (Glass wool) – MP, LP, N
QUESTION 10
Rate the preferences of insulation materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Insulation- MP, LP, N
b) Cellular Glass- MP, LP, N
c) Cellulose- MP, LP, N
d) Fibreglass (Glass wool) – MP, LP, N
e) Flax (Insulation) – MP, LP, N Mineral wool
f) Paper wool- MP, LP, N
g) Polystyrene- MP, LP, N
h) Polyurethane- MP, LP, N
i) Rockwool- MP, LP, N
j) Wood wool- MP, LP, N
k) Recycled Wool- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 11
Rate the preference of paint materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) General Paint- MP, LP, N
b) Waterborne Paint- MP, LP, N
c) Solventborne Paint- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 12
Rate the preference of paper materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) Paperboard (General construction purposes) – MP, LP, N
b) Wallpaper- MP, LP, N
QUESTION 13
Rate the preference of timber materials by making a mark on MP, LP and n (where MP-Most preferred, LP-Less preferred, N-Don’t Know).
a) Glue laminated timber- MP, LP, N
b) Timber: Laminated veneer lumber- MP, LP, N
c) Timber: Swan hardwood- MP, LP, N
d) Timber: Swan hardwood- MP, LP, N
e) Timber: Plywood- MP, LP, N
f) Timber: Particle boards- MP, LP, N
g) Timber: Oriented strand board (OSB) – MP, LP, N
