3 research outputs found
The efectiveness of maintenance management of the mosque / Muhammad Nazif Baharuddin
No full textThe mosque is one of the unique buildings in Malaysia. Building structures, domes and towers on the mosques enough to show the features and Islamic identity. The main role of the mosque as a meeting place for Muslims, the administrative center and the diffusion of knowledge and zakat collection centers. However, the maintenance of the mosque not care by the mosque management and Religion Council. A study was carried out through the collection of information and data from interviews and questionnaires. This study was conducted at two mosques, which Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu and Masjid Al-Sultan Ismail Petra, Kubang Kerian. The objective of this study is to identify the types of maintenance that was carried out at the mosque, to investigate of the damage complaint system at the mosque and to determine the level of user comfort against the maintenance management system conducted in the mosque. Questionnaires were distributed at both of the mosques. The results of the analysis found that the type of maintenance often performed is routine maintenance. While, damage reporting system is through direct meetings with the management of the mosque is more effective. The satisfaction level of respondents at the Masjid Muhammadi is satisfactory. While at the Masjid Al-Sultan Ismail Petra at less satisfactory level
The use of low heat concrete in pile caps construction / Muhammad Nazif Baharuddin
No full textPublic Works Department (PWD) established in 1872 and directed by Major JFA McNair. Events that lead to the formation of the PWD began early in 1872 when the
British East India Company (the trade between England, India, and China) require a good station to improve their trading ships in Penang. PWD functions as a technical agency of the Malaysian government. PWD is responsible for performing development projects and infrastructure maintenance to various ministries, departments, statutory bodies and state governments such as roads, water supply, buildings, airports, ports and jetties to meet national needs
Development and performance of particleboard from various types of organic waste and adhesives : A review
No full textEnvironmentally friendly or green building materials are more commonly used in the construction industry and furniture making industry. The knowledge of the environmental risks including the depletion of natural resources, the impact of pesticides, as well as the amplifier and enforcement criteria of good practice have led to an increase in the practice of recycling waste materials, and in particular, the recycling of abandoned trees in particleboard production. From the adhesive aspect, in view of future constraints of formaldehyde use, suitable alternatives to formaldehyde-based adhesive systems would have to be developed and implemented in the wood processing industry. The present review represents a critical appraisal of various organic wastes and adhesives used as raw materials in particleboard development. The core of this review is an assessment of physical and mechanical properties of particleboards based on various types of organic waste and adhesive. Based on these data, we evaluated their potential to identify suitable alternative raw materials having a certain probability to meet the requirements of a large-scale industry sector. Characteristics such as density, thickness swelling, modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) are significant in the studies carried out by researchers worldwide. However, they also depend on the types of raw materials, adhesives, parameters and indicators used throughout particleboard production. As an overall conclusion, some organic wastes have the potential to replace wood fibers as raw materials in particleboard production with similar performances. Natural-based adhesives have also shown the potential to substitute formaldehyde-based adhesives in terms of performance. However, toxicological investigations should be performed before a decision can been made to ensure they are safe and add value as replacements for formaldehyde-based adhesives
