Question 1 A consultant is involved in an A&A project where a new one-storey plant nursery is to be built on a vacant plot of land within an existing farm. The nursey is intended for leafy vegetables which require lots of sunlight with proper protection of heavy rain and wind. The area is generally a greenfield area where it was originally used to stockpile heavy farm machinery. Geological investigation found the ground to be firm and capable of supporting low rise (two to four storey) residential development with shallow foundation design.

As an engineer in the consultant firm, you have been tasked to carry out research study in addition to the materials in textbooks and prepare a report with the following questions:

(d) List the considerations when recommending appropriate material for the structural system of the building project to demonstrate your understanding on material and indicate your considerations with detailed explanation. (15 marks)

(e) List the considerations when recommending appropriate material for the building envelope to demonstrate your understanding on material and indicate your considerations with detailed explanation. (15 marks)

(f) Identify TEN (10) different types of material (structural or architectural) that can be used in this project and state the location where they are used. (20 marks)