This afternoon we headed to AL BONIAN office. AL BONIAN, which deals with MEP services, is a Lebanese company that was established in Tripoli-Lebanon in 1987. They are now classified as an international firm, specialty trade contractors, electrical contractors and provide professional, scientific, and technical Services as well as engineering services.
Mr. Suhyb Smadi briefed us about electrical services provided by the company. He gave us an idea about the low current and low voltage systems, and explained what they include. Afterwards, Mr. Tarek Ghaoui, the first mechanical engineer at AL BONIAN, introduced us to the Mechanical and Plumbing services, from which we can mention the fire protection system and air-conditioning system. It was really interesting to us, as civil engineers to enter into the mechanical world for a while and understand what is behind the MEP work on a project. To close our first session at AL BONIAN, we were given snacks. We all enjoyed the shawarma and falafel.
We began Thursday by visiting the United Precast Concrete site. It was interesting to see what we have learned from lectures actually being completed. Below is a picture of the rebar being placed before the concrete is poured. After the rebar is placed it is tightened and then the concrete will be poured. Concrete is strong in compression and weak in tension.This method creates a compressive stress in the concrete to counter the tensile forces that will be placed.
That afternoon, we headed to AL BONIAN office again. Mr. Tarek Ghaoui explained the MEP work process in a project. He went in details from the work planning to the shop drawings and materials approval passing by all the steps up to the project handing over. Finally, and since environmental issues are becoming a major concern, Mr. Job Anthony gave us a brief introduction about the green building concept. He explained causes of pollution from buildings and ways to reduce direct and indirect emissions in buildings. Again, cookies were here to give a “flavor” to the end of our AL BONIAN two sessions visit.
That afternoon, we headed to AL BONIAN office again. Mr. Tarek Ghaoui explained the MEP work process in a project. He went in details from the work planning to the shop drawings and materials approval passing by all the steps up to the project handing over. Finally, and since environmental issues are becoming a major concern, Mr. Job Anthony gave us a brief introduction about the green building concept. He explained causes of pollution from buildings and ways to reduce direct and indirect emissions in buildings. Again, cookies were here to give a “flavor” to the end of our AL BONIAN two sessions visit.
buildings and ways to reduce direct and indirect emissions in buildings. Again, cookies were here to give a “flavor” to the end of our AL BONIAN two sessions visit. plumber walnut
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