TITLE OF PROBLEM: Rain drops keep falling on my head DURATION OF PROBLEM: 2 weeks BASE SUBJECT: Structure Maintenance and

Repair BFP 4043 POSSIBLE INTEGRATION WITH THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: Construction Engineering 1. OUTCOMES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identification of Different types of roof Roof design Factors contributing to leaks Roof installation methods Simple project evaluation Process: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Work in teams Research/Experiment/Observation Web surfing Communication and interviewing Learn Independently Conduct oral presentation

2. PROFILE OF STUDENTS: Course of Study: Civil Engineering Year of Study: 4th year Number of Students: 30 Comments on Learning Abilities: Moderate Experience in APBL: None/Novice/Experienced 3. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 1. Roof components 2. Building construction

4. NEW INTEGRATED LEARNING ISSUES 1. 2. 3. 4. How does poorly constructed roof affect leaks? How does leaks occur ? How can proper roof design avoid leaks? What are the roof components in roof construction?

5. PROBLEM FORMAT Problem 1:

Many lecturers have complained about the leaking roof and puddle of water on the floor in the lecture room. Figure 1 and 2 shows pictures of the problem on site. Document 1 shows a complaint letter

Figure 1 Ceiling stained by leaky roof

Figure 2 Water puddle on the floor

To, Head of Maintenance Department , Pejabat Pembangunan dan Pengurusan Hartabina, UTHM. Ref : Leaking Roof & Water puddle in Lecture Room DK 6 With reference to the above, please be informed that the above lecture room is causing an inconvenience to the lecturers and students using it. Please have the above problems rectified asap Your prompt action is required Thank You Concerned Lecturer 012-1234567 FKAAS Document 1. 6. PILOT-TEST PROBLEM Facts Ideas Lecturers complained Complaint Letter Learning Issues What can cause roofs to Action / Resources Needed 1. Internet

Roof damaged

about the leaking roof Poor construction/workmanship puddle of water on the floor picture of stained ceiling and puddle of water on the floor Water from rain or leaking water pipe or ducts, conduits or condensation from air conditioning.

leak? What are the possible sources of the leak? What are good roof designs? How to construct a roof? Is the roof material suitable? How to prevent roof leaks?

2. Library 3. Paper cutting 4. Building by laws 5. Public Work Department Building Specifications

5. Tool

ASSESSMENT PLAN Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Formative Summative 20 80 Peers Peers/Facilitator Weightage Assessed by

1. 2

Peer Assessment Presentation

Individual/Group Individual/Group

8. FOLLOW-UP AFTER PROBLEM REVIEW Action Taken: Followed Up by: Date of Follow-Up: 9. PROBLEM-CRAFTING TEAM Name: KUMARASON RASIAH Designation: LECTURER Email: kumar@kuittho.edu.my Name: Syed

Burhanuddin Hilmi Syed Mohd

Designation: LECTURER Email: burhan@kuittho.edu.my