Construction Engineering

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

421-207 Introduction to Design, 421-209 Geomechanics 1 and 421-305 Engineering Hydraulics 1

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Topics covered include site investigation; construction systems including foundations, cofferdams, earthwork, ground support, falsework and scaffolding, formwork, plant and equipment; design aspects of construction systems, pavements and temporary works; plant selection including earthmoving equipment, tunnelling, cranage; and survey control methods for engineering construction above and below ground and water.

At the completion of this subject students should have an understanding of the roles of design, investigation and construction practices in the field of construction engineering.

One written 3-hour examination (70%) and assignments (30%) equivalent to 5000 words.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

This subject replaces:
421-318 Construction Engineering