Development of multifunctional tiling defect detector tool

Civil Engineering Department, Politeknik Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

^* Corresponding author: muhdnazmi@poliku.edu.my

Abstract

The Multifunctional Tiling Defect Detector Tool (MT2DT) was successfully developed as an innovative tool that could be used in inspecting tiles that have less cement compression to prevent the tile from cracking in the future. The aims of this research were firstly to compare the conventional method with MT2DT over some time and secondly to identify consumers’ satisfaction with MT2DT as an innovative product. MT2DT was successfully installed by using main components like steel bearing balls, hollow steel, and adjustable rods. This product was also successfully run to investigate the problematic tiles compared to conventional methods. The questionnaires were divided into five (5) sections about satisfaction and they were answered by consumers who run the product technically. As a result, this innovation project has been enhanced and changed to make it simpler for customers to do tile inspection work. With the use of this device, someone can identify tiles with less cement compression and save them from cracking in the future in less time compared to conventional tools. Besides, the MT2DT showed high satisfaction among consumers with the mean average was 4.80. It showed MT2DT could help them, particularly first-time homebuyers, identify flaws as soon as possible during the liability period.