Date of Publication
2025
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honors) - Ladderized
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Thesis Advisor
Engr. Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas
Defense Panel Chair
Dr. Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng
Defense Panel Member
Engr. Daniel Nichol R. Valerio
Engr. Maria Emilia P. Sevilla
Abstract (English)
The use of modular construction may lead to a shorter construction time, lower long-term costs, and greater energy efficiency. While its typical applications fall under housing or storage, modular health facility designs were developed for the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this, the study aims to contribute to the existing pool of knowledge on modular construction and help achieve existing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the study's results are expected to assist in the future redesign of these structures.
With plans obtained from Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (OMMC), Las Piñas General Hospital (LPGH), and Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital (MMWGH), a quantity survey was conducted, while Sankey diagrams were generated. Six significant impact categories were determined in SimaPro. From the results of these categories, the plans' site development (access ways), foundation, and septic tank yielded significant results. With normal-strength concrete as a common material among these critical aspects, MFA was conducted on cement and concrete production processes, identifying heating, mixing, and transportation processes as potential sites for waste and emissions.
With these results, a three-phase framework was developed, aptly named with the acronyms SET-MOP-AIM. The SET acronym pertains to sourcing sustainable materials, emulating structural lifespan in design, and training construction protocol. The MOP acronym highlights the need to monitor mechanical costs, observe overall performance, and provide maintenance. The AIM acronym revolves around assessing cost-efficient post-use methods, investigating future site usage plans, and making mindful choices during disassembly. With that in mind, concrete was identified as a material to be avoided in future modular projects due to its significant environmental impact. In its place, alternative construction materials and concrete components may be considered.
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Abstract (Filipino)
None
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Keywords
Sustainable construction
Recommended Citation
Bolanos, A. T. (2025). Combined life cycle assessment, material flow analysis, and end-of-life planning: A case study of three modular health facilities in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdm_civ/56
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