Industrial Experience Report for Desklib

This report is about the industrial experience of the author at a construction site. It includes details about the company, its structure, and the author's tasks during the internship. The report also highlights the benefits of internships and the challenges faced during the attachment. The author gained new experiences and moral education during the internship.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE REPORT
By
(Name)
(Course)
(Professor’s Name)
(Institution)
(State)
(Date)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First, I send my gratitude to (name of the company attached) management for presenting
me a chance to embark on my industrial internship from its sites under construction.
Secondly, I send thanks to the administrator of the company Mr. (name) who took his
humble time to usher me in the organization and allocate me relevant responsibilities. He was an
advisor for consultations with pertinent facts on the subject of structural works and building
management.
Thirdly, I take this chance to express gratitude to my family for the monetary and ethical
support they rendered me in the course of the internship.
Finally my heartfelt appreciation goes to Almighty for allowing me good health all the way
through the period of the internship.
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ABSTRACT
The internship report encompasses four chapters. The first chapter expounds the particulars
of the corporation: contextual as well as its aims and its chain of command structure. This
chapter defines the body of the company and the starring role in civil engineering works. The
second chapter is the most important chapter which describes my whole internship acquaintance
in the last 12 consecutive weeks. The third chapter describes the importance of the internship and
last of all the conclusion and recommendation chapter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................................................2
ABSTRACT......................................................................................................................................3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................4
LIST OF FIGURES...........................................................................................................................7
1.0 Background of field attachment...............................................................................................8
1.1 Objectives of the field attachment...........................................................................................8
1.2 Background of the organization...............................................................................................8
1.3 Structure of the organization...................................................................................................9
CHAPTER TWO: INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE..........................................................................11
2.1 Reporting date.......................................................................................................................11
2.2 Section of the company worked............................................................................................12
2.3 Flow in the section................................................................................................................12
2.31 Site Engineer.......................................................................................................................12
2.34 Foreman..............................................................................................................................13
2.35 Masons and laborers............................................................................................................13
2.41...........................................................Evaluation and interpretation of engineering drawings.
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2.42 General Tendering...............................................................................................................13
2.43 Excavations.........................................................................................................................14
2.44 Concrete form work and concrete works.............................................................................15
Figure 2.18.1: concrete form work..........................................................................................16
2.45 Steel fixing..........................................................................................................................17
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Figure 2.19.1: Foundations, floor slab, beams and columns reinforcement steel bars...........17
2.46 Masonry work.....................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER THREE: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES................................................................19
3.1 Benefits to Students. .....19
3.11 Experience . 19
CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................21
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.18.1: concrete form work......................................................................................12
Figure 2.19.1: slab, beams and columns reinforcement steel bars.....................................13
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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background of field attachment
(Name of your institution) is a public commissioned institution of higher education that
provides engineering courses with pertinent training. To get the Undergraduate Degree necessity
at (your University’s name), engineering scholars ought to proceed on internships for a minimum
of twelve weeks field. The internship offers understanding to the engineering scholars to hands-
on practice and offer the student a chance to practice the skills learnt in the institution of higher
education.
1.1 Objectives of the field attachment
The resolution of an industrial internship at (name of your institution) is to expose the
engineering scholar to practical experience and offer the scholar a chance to practice the
expertise learnt in the institution of higher education. The campus attributes great significance to
the real-world exercise and it accounts to the award of the Undergraduate’s degree. In addition, it
functions as a connection amongst the scholars and a number of pertinent industries who
consume services and/or products offered.
1.2 Background of the organization
(Name of the company), Construction Ltd. is an Intercontinental company. The company
was started in Australia in 2008 as supervisory project executives and engineers. This company
play a part in infrastructure growth, construction works, civil engineering and electrical
mechanical areas not only in these but also in rail line, bridge, and solar scheme. For any most
significant development, this establishment provides a wide-ranging and superiority diversity of
expertise to assess the projects.
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Capacities of this industry are Project Building and development. The choice of the project
is precise by implementation and execution of engineering practices and as per customer
necessities and favorites, they articulate a budget. To evaluate the various procedures of building
of infrastructure by executing practical and ecological readings and to recommend the
unmatched design to the client. When there is a vague situation they provide framework and
procedure for sensible decision making.
The management director of (name of the company), Construction Ltd. is known as Mr.
(name), He holds a bachelor degree and Masters of Management too from NSW. Moreover, Mr.
(name) pursued MASCE. (USA) Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow associate of The
Institution of Engineers, Australia over 30 years of knowledge in Structural Design and High-
ranking Project Director.
1.3 Structure of the organization
Managing Director
Site engineer
Contractor
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Site agent

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Foreman
Masons
Labourers

CHAPTER TWO: INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
2.1 Reporting date
The industrial attachment commenced on 4th of December 2017 at (name of the company),
Construction Ltd in Thindigua construction site. The development is purposed to build
residential apartments. The University internship letter and insurance cover were submitted to
the director for records. Since the site had started I was allocated a small task as well keep
erudition from other events by asking questions or simply observations. I was offered with the
company’s Rules and regulations and code of practice. I was presented with (name of the
company), Construction Ltd occupational Health and safety plans to acquaint myself. I was also
given logins credentials to the company’s website to go through the completed projects and
upcoming projects.
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2.2 Section of the company worked
Tasks were assigned at Thindigua construction site in Sydney. The tasks involved
supervision of the tendering of the upcoming projects, construction works, learning and taking
part in the site meetings.
2.3 Flow in the section
In order to work effortlessly and increase operational flow, the below protocol was
implemented.
2.31 Site Engineer
A site engineer provides supervision in the planning, co-ordination and instruction of
technical features of construction ventures. A site engineer's starring role is critical to a building
project: they play a part in several accountabilities encompassing resolving practical issues,
providing advice, framing reports, appraising design and supervision building progress.
2.32 Project Manager
A Project Manager is dedicated in the turf of Management. Project managers have the
liability of the programming, procurement of resources and execution of a project, in any ground
of engineering.
2.33 Site agent
A site agent is a member of amenity provider in a building site. He/ She oversees the
general building works. The site agent executes the survey works, read out and interprets the
engineering drawings and gives directions to the foreman.
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2.34 Foreman
A foreman is a skilled supervisor responsible working with site engineer, the contractor,
the project manager and the client. The main task is to employ skilled workers for definite work
and the laborers. The foreman focuses in overall management of all activities on site for timely
project completion.
2.35 Masons and laborers.
The group encompasses of masons, carpenters, steel fixers and daily laborers and are out
sourced by foreman and work under strict instructions.
2.40 Areas explored during the attachment
2.41 Evaluation and interpretation of engineering drawings.
Engineering drawings are graphical lingos utilized by engineers and other mechanical
personnel linked with the production line of duty. The tenacity of engineering drawing is to
guide in detail the conceptions and facts required for the building. Engineering drawings
presented in the Thindigua building site includes; Structural, Electrical installation and plumbing
drawings. The site engineer offered support in reading and interpretation of the engineering
drawings. This task was executed in the course of the building of the columns, beams and slabs.
The drawings assisted in steel fixing, a critical stage in the course of building of the structure.
2.42 General Tendering
(Name of the company) on a regular basis bids for developments. Although I was not used
to tendering, the development manager got keen consideration in overseeing out needed backing
to grasp conception of e-tendering. There after I enthusiastically was engaged in tendering
process of the forthcoming development in conjunction with other senior Quantity surveyors of
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the company. Later then, I prepared questionnaire regarding design, timely supply and scope of
work. In addition, I showed up on the meeting with noticeable corporations where the congress
briefed about the bidding process and stuffs to be contained within the lodging tendering.
2.43 Excavations
Excavation is the utmost significant segment of building. It symbolizes to the art of getting
rid of soil or rock from its initial position, usually in preparation for building footings,
basements, and concealed amenity lines. Excavated soil necessary for backfill and the grouping
fill is stock up on the site for later use. The unwanted soil was removed from the construction
site.
Excavation works were executed by the workers under the direction of the site agent. The
distance of the base was decided by the engineer in the site after the examination of the kind of
soil. The depth of the underground tank was 3350mm.
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2.44 Concrete form work and concrete works.
Concrete formwork is a lesser building, utilized as a mold for a building. Fresh concrete is
triggered to flow into the mold and set in the necessary shape and size. The formwork strucure is
removed when the concrete, fortifies and gains acceptable métier. In Thindigua building site,
formworks were placed by use of both steel sheets and timber sheets. I was actively engaged in
the supervision of erection of the form work to ensure there are no flaws. The size of the
formwork is governed by on the size of the structural elements such as beams, columns and
slabs. Formworks were erected using plumb bob, try square and spirit levels for accuracy.
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Figure 2.18.1: concrete form work
Concrete is a uniform mixture of cement, sand, ballast and water at a constant rate. Fresh
concrete is malleable and is able to be moulded easily into whichever shape. Concrete utilized in
forming structural components was class 25 (Ratio 1:2:4) 1 bag of cement, 2bags of sand and 4
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bags of ballast and coarse aggregate. The mix was prepared using a concrete mixer and
transported using cranes, steel basins and wheelbarrows.
2.45 Steel fixing
Concrete is significant weaker in tension than in compression. Its ductile strength is
roughly 15% of its compressive métier. This means that concrete is generally cast-off in
amalgamation with steel strengthening that offers the tensile strength in concrete member. The
flawless unification between steel and concrete is owed to the thermal increase of both
constituents being the same.
Figure 2.19.1: Foundations, floor slab, beams and columns reinforcement steel bars..
2.46 Masonry work
Masonry are works that are performed by laying building units such as stone, brick and
mortar as the binding material. Supervision of laying masonry was done to confirm that the
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mortar was in the necessary ratio and the wall was at the requisite level. Distribution wires were
positioned at alternate courses to guarantee even circulation of stresses in the wall.
2.47 Site Inspection and site meetings.
During the whole period of the internship, I was present in site meetings and was engaged
in site inspection exercises. The site meeting were intended to update the customer on the
headway of the development, analysis of the timelines and project assessments. I was engaged in
drafting of site progress reports. The site inspection exercises were executed to guarantee that
the project was being embarked on as per the stipulated requirements as per the Engineering
drawings. These practices equipped me with communication and interrelation skills of the field
work.
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CHAPTER THREE: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
3.1 Benefits to Students.
The internship seek to offer students a practical version of the theory they have been learnt
in class. It has also got distinct value of liaising the institution of higher education to the
businesses, hence enhancing the employment chances of the scholars in the university. Through
this attachment, I have created a good interpersonal relationship through my collaboration with
my supervisors and coworkers. This has aided me to interrelate self-assuredly with people
regardless of the position. Industrial internship has presented many benefits in relation to real
time situation. At the end of internship, I evolved a lot and was able to put on well-educated
subject into real-world scenario. Though it was problematic to work under pressure. My
supervisor held me to tackle tasks in a suitable and resulted to best solutions. On the other hand,
upgraded great ability towards conveying and communicating in a way acknowledgeable by the
customer. There by, reviewed the communications skills that I learnt from unit Professional
practice and communication.
3.11 Experience
Through my attachment, I have gained some new experiences in the construction industry. I have
also learnt construction workers are struggling their daily tasks which has aided me to improve
on my social life through interaction with construction workers either working under pressure
with or without.
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3.12 Moral education.
Working in the company wide-opened me to several learning environment or conditions. It has
thereby indoctrinated in me compassion for the poor and most of all the will to acquire myself
from refining my practical knowledge.
3.13 Linkage with professionals in your field, for references and future employment
opportunities.
It’s all about who you know. As a student intern, you are delimited by professionals in the
industry that you are in quest of access to. It’s more than just about getting a grade, earning
credit, or making money. This gave me an opportunity to learn from everyone around me, ask
questions, and impress them with my interest.
3.2 Challenges
 Drastic Weather changes disturbing the aims of the day
 Shortage of information in some portion of work at the site.
 Substandard answers for questions from building workers
 Inadequate safety requirements hence prone to hazards.
 Working under high conditions pressure.
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CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1. Conclusion
The internship was fruitful despite the encounters faced. Hypothetical skills well-read in
class were put into in the building site. Immense experience was efficaciously acquired in the
course of the internship. Expertise such as setting out, reading and interpretation of drawings,
general tendering and management were learnt all through. I was able to attain high level of
confidence to cope with problems that arise in a construction site.
In general, the industrial internship was helpful to me in comprehending all engineering
expertise applicable to civil engineering. Moreover, it heightened the aptitude of scholarly and
managing. On the other hand, internship helped to advance great experience in surveying and
Civil works.
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