Development of Design Guidelines for Z-Modular Connections of High-rise Building

高层建筑 Z 型模块化连接设计指南的制定

• 批准号: 555140-2020
• 负责人: Das, Sreekanta
• 金额: $ 2.22万
• 依托单位: University of Windsor
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Alliance Grants
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=721350
• 关键词: Development; Design; Guidelines; Modular; Connections

The gap between the demand and supply of various infrastructures, such as residential and office buildings, in Canada has been widening at an alarming rate. This has created an acute housing and other space-related problems, especially in and around big cities. This gap between demand and supply can be reduced by using a modular construction technique since it allows for a faster and cheaper way of constructing buildings and other infrastructure. In modular construction, modules (finished rooms) of a building are built in a factory under a controlled environment using automated machinery. These modules are then installed at the construction site in a manner similar to how Lego blocks are stacked and connected. Hence, higher productivity and better quality in the construction is achieved with significantly reduced construction time. As well, this method reduces the waste of materials and thus, is more beneficial to the environment in comparison to traditional construction methods. The industry partner for this NSERC research project is Z-Modular, who has been developing and implementing a unique modular construction technique using steel tubes and unique cast-steel connectors called VectorBloc connectors. This research will develop the design and detailing methodology to be used in constructing high-rise modular steel buildings such as high-rise apartment buildings, office buildings, student residences, and hotels. Once this research is completed, Z-Modular will gain a competitive edge, allowing them to expand their business in Canada and establish themselves as a world leader in modular construction. This will, in turn, create many new jobs requiring various skill sets and help grow Canada's economy. The implementation of this modular construction technology will also help the environment by reducing the waste of materials. In this research, three students at undergraduate and graduate levels will be trained to gain various academic and research skills, as well as the practical aspects of the industry to help them to be employment ready.

加拿大的各种基础设施（例如住宅和办公楼）的需求和供应之间的差距一直在以惊人的速度扩大。这创造了一个急性住房和其他与空间有关的问题，尤其是在大城市及其周围。通过使用模块化构造技术可以减少需求和供应之间的差距，因为它允许建造建筑物和其他基础设施的速度更快，更便宜。在模块化结构中，建筑物的模块（成品房）是在使用自动机械的受控环境下建造的。然后将这些模块安装在建筑工地上，类似于乐高积木的堆叠和连接方式。因此，随着施工时间的显着减少，可以实现更高的生产率和质量更高的构建质量。同样，这种方法减少了材料的浪费，因此，与传统的建筑方法相比，对环境更有益。 该NSERC研究项目的行业合作伙伴是Z-Modular，他一直在开发和实施使用钢管和称为VectorBloc连接器的独特铸造钢连接器的独特模块化构造技术。这项研究将开发设计和详细方法，用于构建高层模块化钢建筑，例如高层公寓楼，办公楼，学生住宅和酒店。一旦完成这项研究，Z模块化将获得竞争优势，使他们能够在加拿大扩大业务，并确立自己成为模块化建筑领域的世界领导者。反过来，这将创造许多需要各种技能的新工作，并帮助发展加拿大的经济。这种模块化建筑技术的实施也将通过减少材料的浪费来帮助环境。在这项研究中，将培训三名本科和研究生级别的学生，以获得各种学术和研究技能，以及行业的实际方面，以帮助他们准备就业。