ANALYSIS OF CAUSES OF DAMAGE WITH FMEA IN PAVING BLOCK SMEs

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Abstract

Paving blocks are one of the precast concrete materials that are widely used in the construction of light infrastructure such as sidewalks, yards, and parking areas. However, the quality of paving blocks is greatly influenced by the production process, the quality of raw materials, and the installation method. This study aims to analyze the factors causing damage to paving blocks in UMKM XZY and provide recommendations for improvement from a technical and managerial perspective. The research methods used include field observations, interviews with practitioners, and literature studies on relevant Indonesian National Standards (SNI). In addition, the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) approach is used to systematically identify the risk of failure in the production and installation process of paving blocks. The results of the analysis show that damage to paving blocks is caused by several dominant factors: the quality of raw materials that does not meet standards, the mixing process is not homogeneous, the unsuitability of the compaction method, and environmental conditions such as heavy loads and high humidity. This study recommends strengthening supervision of the quality of raw materials, technical training for workers, and the implementation of an integrated quality management system. These findings are expected to be input in improving the quality of paving blocks, especially in Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs).

Keywords : Paving block, damage, concrete quality, FMEA, SNI