Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam Universiti Teknologi Mara Pahang Laboratory Manual
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam Universiti Teknologi Mara Pahang Laboratory Manual
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam Universiti Teknologi Mara Pahang Laboratory Manual
LEVEL OF OPENNESS 3
CATEGORY FULLY OPEN
DEGREE OF OPEN-ENDED (%) 100
PERIOD OF ACTIVITY 1 WEEK (WEEK 10)
1.1 Introduction
The need for an open-ended laboratory activity is emphasized in enhancing
independent learning activities and inculcating creativity and innovation of students.
students (as a group) to determine the objectives and scopes of the laboratory
assignment, identify the necessary apparatus and prepare step by step
methodology to carry out the task to address the given problem.
The group will be required to analyse all the technical data obtained and present
them in a technical format.
PREAMBLE
1.2 Objective
The objective of this activity is:
To solve a given problem using the right laboratory testing tools and methodology.
2. Problem Statement
PROBLEM Each group is required to determine suspended solids from either (i) Tap water (ii)
STATEMENT River/ pond water or (iii) Raw sewage and check whether the permissible limit is
exceeded.
3.1 Apparatus
The group must identify the availability of the chosen apparatus in the
laboratory before the right procedures can be identified.
3.2 Procedures
The group is required to search for the relevant procedure to carry out the test
based on the available apparatus in your laboratory. The document must be
made ready for verification by the instructor during the laboratory activity.
WAYS &
MEANS 3.3 Data Acquisition
All data collected and observed during the test must be tabulate in
proper format for easy verification and presentation of the technical
report.
4.0 Results, Analysis and Conclusion
The group is required to submit the technical report of the laboratory results
highlighting the apparatus used, the procedures undertaken for the test, data
RESULTS
acquisition process, analysis carried out and the relevancy of the set-out output to
address the given problem.