Offering Information
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Course Team
Amirhossein Heravi
Andy Nguyen
Summary
SynopsisDesign and construction personnel in all areas of employment are likely to be involved in building design and construction. This includes concrete, structural steel and timber design and construction detailing. This course therefore seeks to introduce the student to these commonly encountered areas of structural engineering and building technology. The course provides a broad overview of current building construction practice, embracing the structural, architectural and building services aspects. There is also a need to convey details via sketches and drawings as a necessary part of achieving a final result in engineering design.
Offerings
Semester 2
EXT-TWMBA-SEM2
ON-SPRNG-SEM2
ON-TWMBA-SEM2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Interpret information from site investigations and apply it in the selection of appropriate building foundations; and basement retention systems
2.
Describe and differentiate the methods for the construction of building superstructure using reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, precast concrete, masonry, structural steel and timber and other structural materials
3.
Describe typical concrete construction, steel fabrication and erection processes
4.
Prepare sketches in concrete, block, structural steel and timber that correctly convey the required information to the intended user by:
(a) interpreting and sketching elements or members from designers’ calculations
(b) arranging elements or members to preclude clashes and facilitate fixing while satisfying
design requirements
(c) applying appropriate conventions from relevant standards and building codes
5.
Prepare basic drawings from a relevant software
6.
Select and apply appropriate methods for weather, sound, and fire-proofing buildings
7.
Determine the requirements for weatherproofing and services within a building and the structural requirements for the location of these services.
Topics
1. Foundations and basements
2. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
3. Formwork and Falsework
4. Masonry
5. Structural Steel
6. Structural Timber and other Structural Materials
7. Weather, Sound, Fire and Building Services
8. Introduction to a drafting software
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.