Project Research Contribution

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Contributions

Discussion:
After my teammates shared each of their research idea, we concluded that Priya's idea was the best which was Bio-based materials used in construction industry

Research:
As there are multiple bio-based materials being used right now in the industry, our team focus on 1 specific material called hempcrete.

Upon choosing Hempcrete, I used Chatgpt to understand more about the material. Below are the prompt i asked chatgpt:
-What is hempcrete and how do we use it?
-What is hemp and how do we grow it?
-Does hempcrete absorb co2 during curing process?
-Is hemp weed?
-Is hempcrete cheap?
-Why is hempcrete more expensive?
-Any possible way to reduce cost of hemp?
-Advantages of hempcrete?
-Disadvantages of hempcrete?
-Why is hempcrete ideal in construction industry?
-Why should we use hempcrete instead of traditional construction material like steel and concrete?
-What structures are suitable for hempcrete?

Below are some of the responses I got from Chatgpt:
What is hempcrete and how do we use it?
  • Hempcrete is a lightweight bio-composite material made from hemp hurds (the woody inner core of the hemp plant)
How to use hempcrete?
  1. In mixing
  2. In application
    • Wall Insulation 
    • Flooring 
    • Roof Insulation
  3.  Curing
  4. Finishing
Why is hempcrete preferred?
  1. sustainable
  2. energy-efficient
  3. highly durable
  4. provides excellent insulation
  5. fire-resistant
  6. pest-resistant
  7. mold-resistant
What limitations does hempcrete has?
  1. Not Load-Bearing
  2. Higher Initial Cost
  3. Longer Drying Time
  4. Limited Availability
Is hempcrete cheap?

  • Hempcrete can be more expensive upfront than conventional building materials like concrete or fiberglass insulation, but it offers long-term savings. 
Any possible way to reduce cost of hemp?
  1. Grow More Hemp Locally 
  2. Scale Production
  3. Use Cheaper Binders
  4. Improve Construction Methods 
  5. Reuse Hemp Byproducts 
  6. Push for Government Support
Why is hempcrete ideal in construction industry? 
  • Hempcrete is ideal for the construction industry because it is sustainable, energy-efficient, and highly durable.
Why should we use hempcrete instead of traditional construction material like steel and concrete?

  1. Eco-Friendly & Carbon Negative 
  2. Fire & Pest Resistant 
  3. Energy Efficient 
  4. Breathable & Moisture Regulating 
  5. Lightweight & Low Maintenance 
  6. Biodegradable & Sustainable
What structures are suitable for hempcrete?
  1. Timber Frame
  2. Steel Frame
  3. Concrete Frame
  4. Hybrid Frame (Timber + Steel)
  5. Masonry or Brick Frame



Tech Report:

Upon consultation with Prof Bradstone, he suggested that my team should talk about the other sustainable materials being used and why we ultimately decided to focus on Hempcrete.

So i prompt Chatgpt to give me some sustainable material used in the industry which are Cross-Laminated Timber, Bamboo, and Ferrock.

I also did a part on how changing to sustainable material will benefit our climate. Under evaluation, I also did some research and found out the main reason why Singapore is not using Hempcrete is due to legal reason and one of South-East Asia country which is trying to grow Hempcrete is Thailand.

-Did a draft of concluding statement -Refine our problem statement -Did a draft of background

Comments

  1. Brad BlackstoneMarch 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM

    Wen Han, Thanks for this, but you have not described your research contributions and what you have actually done. I want to know the process of your research.

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