Mission

OUR MISSION

The ECO-Arch foundation with the fundamental mission of contributing to the advancement of residential construction technologies by providing training services for construction contractors in various areas of residential housing projects. In this role, I will oversee and implement the design of a construction system that uses prefabricated elements and post-tensioning techniques can provide a higher level of structural strength and stability compared to traditional wood-framed homes. This alternative can create buildings that are better equipped to withstand natural disasters and other hazards.

Prefabricated elements are a key feature of the proposed construction system. These elements are manufactured off-site in a controlled environment, and then transported to the construction site for assembly. This method offers several benefits, including reduced construction time, minimized on-site waste, and improved overall quality. The use of prefabricated elements offers consistency, accuracy, and versatility, making them easily adaptable to different architectural styles and building layouts.

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The construction system incorporates a range of prefabricated elements, such as structural masonry units, hollow-core slabs, beams, and columns. Structural masonry units are concrete blocks with specially designed reinforcement cells that can be post-tensioned, eliminating the need for doveling . This results in faster construction times, reduced waste, and increased structural integrity. Hollow-core slabs are precast concrete slabs with voids that reduce weight without compromising structural strength. Beams and columns also support the building's structure and transfer loads to the foundation.
The post-tensioning technique is used to connect the prefabricated elements, such as walls, floors, and roof panels, together. This technique involves reinforcing concrete elements with high-strength steel tendons, which are then tensioned after the concrete has been cast. This process increases the strength and stability of the concrete elements, allowing them to resist greater loads and forces. Post-tensioning also eliminates the need for traditional reinforcement, reducing the amount of steel required and the overall cost of the construction.

The construction system also eliminates the use of formwork and injection mortar in masonry, reducing waste, setting, and hardening times, and environmental impacts. Formwork is typically made of wood or plastic and is used to create the shape of the concrete element, while injection mortar is used to fill the voids in masonry units. By eliminating these components, the construction process becomes more sustainable and reduces the environmental impact of the project.