Essay On Maintenance

SECOND DRAF

CHAPTER 3 : LITERATURE REVIEW

3.1 Introduction

Maintenance process is one important aspect that should be of concern to the building management organization. Maintenance process should be planning to ensure the building always in good condition and give comfort to the user.

In this chapter, the relationship between system maintenance will be explains by clear definitions, concepts, and problems relating to maintenance activities.

Maintenance of the building is the first steps in order to avoid minor damage that can also affect the activity in the building. To ensure maintenance system of building more efficient, the structure, design, materials and function of the building should be preferred. In addition, the guidelines set by the management or the contractor shall be required to be complied and to avoid any accidents or damage that is not planned.

3.2 Definition

3.2.1 Definition of Maintenance

Various parties have given different views on the purpose of maintenance

Maintenance is defined as the required processes and services undertaken to preserve, protect, enhance, and care for the building’s fabric and services after completion, in accordance with the prevailing standard to enable the building and services to serve their intended function throughout their entire life span without drastically upsetting their basic feature and uses (Lateef et al, 2010).

Building maintenance generally indicates upkeep and repair of fabric (e.g. reinforced concrete structure, windows and finishes) and service (e.g. water supply system, electrical installation and elevators) to make building serviceable (Yau, 2012).

Maintenance is defined as the continuous care and protection involving minor repair w...

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...unction of the building 28

3.4.2 Maintain the image and appearance of the building 29

3.4.3 Safety manual 29

3.4.4 Legal and Regulation 29

3.5 Type of Maintenance 30

3.5.1 Planned Maintenance 31

3.5.2 Unplanned Maintenance 32

3.5.3 Breakdown Maintenance system 32

3.5.4 Corrective Maintenance 32

3.6 Component of Maintenance 33

3.6.1 Servicing 33

3.6.2 Rectification 33

3.6.3 Replacement 34

3.6.4 Prevention 34

3.6.5 Repair 34

3.7 Source and causes of decay in structure of the building 35

3.7.1 Human 35

3.7.2 Atmospheric 35

3.7.3 Moisture 35

3.7.4 Faulty During Design stage 35

3.7.5 Faulty Construction 36

3.7.6 Faulty Material 36

3.7.7 Vandalism 36

3.8 Factors affecting lacks of Maintenance System. 37

3.8.1 Design Complexity 37

3.8.2 Low Concern to Future Maintenance 37

3.8.3 Poor Quality Control 38

3.8.4 Failure to Identify the True Cause of Defect 38

REFERENCE 39