Chapter 1: PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1

The Project

The project to be designed is a 2-storey church building located at

Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Paranague, Metro Manila, Philippines. The
structure to be constructed will be used for church purposes only. The
building shall have a seating capacity of 7000 and shall adopt rafter roofing.
The geotechnical report is provided by a technical expert.
The structure is to be designed by two different schemes. These two
schemes include Steel Design and Reinforced Concrete-Steel Design. The
structure will be built under supervision of National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP) and National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP).
The proposed occupancy is under Type III Special Occupancy Structures. The
structures seismic source type shall be under Type A. Metro Manila is under
Earthquake Zone 4 as stated in the National Structural Code of the
Philippines. The designer shall develop each scheme considering the
provisions of the codes and should meet the requirements of the Building
Officials in Manila.
1.2

The Client

The client for this project is the JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL
MINISTRY. The proposed floor plan for the church is based on the requirement
of the client. All financial demands to fulfill the project will be shouldered by
the client.
1.3

Project Objectives

The main objective of the study is to come up with the best conceptual
plan for the church of the JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL
MINISTRY.
Specifically it aims:
a. to design a Church using two design schemes:
Reinforced Concrete Steel Design
Steel Design
b. that will also meet the clients perspective and will also meet the
standards of NSCP and the national building code of the Philippines.

c. To compare the two design schemes in terms of structural ability and cost.
And recommend the most suitable design for Church.
PROJECT SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
The scope and limitation of the project is mainly on the following :
The design of church using Steel and Reinforced Concrete Steel Design,
and the analysis of design scheme based on the clients perspective.
The detailed cost estimate of the project, including materials, equipments
and the
man power required for construction of each design scheme.
The final proposed design plan showing architectural plans and structural
plans in
accordance with standards of National Structural Code of the Philippines
(NSCP).
Demographic profile and economic condition, location etc. of the said
project.
The following are not included in this project:
Feasibility study on the viability of the project proposal
Aesthetic design of the project.