Integrated Design (Construction)

This subject is not offered in 2014.

120 hours

Students are required to obtain permission from the course coordinator to undertake this subject

Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and:

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AIMS

This subject is intended for students who have completed the project component of CVEN90052 Integrated Design on exchange with NUS over the summer period OR equivalent design project. Students will complete the construction engineering component of CVEN90052 Integrated Design with the student cohort enrolled in the year-long CVEN90052.

This subject aims to apply previously learnt skills and knowledge through a large industry driven infrastructure project. The first semester has a substantial industry presence with top engineers from a range of leading firms in Australia presenting on a range of civil and environmental topics with a practical focus on construction, project planning & management, surveying, geotechnical engineering and civil works. Parallel to the industry lectures, students will develop research and report writing skills and will learn how to prepare industry standard reports.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Technical lectures and case studies include a construction focus on pilling, temporary works, basements, ground water management, pipelines and earthworks, structural design and surveying. Additional lectures include sustainable power generation, urban development, performance assessment and net present value and report writing and referencing.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

Having completed this unit the student is expected to:

1. Conduct thorough research and prepare industry standard reports relating to a given engineering topic
2. Identify key issues in construction engineering specifically relating to basements, earthworks and groundwater
3. Assess and choose optimal engineering solutions using a multi-criteria assessment incorporating net present value, social and environmental considerations
4. Demonstrate a basic ability to work in a team
5. Apply core management techniques to project execution

• One written technical assignment of two parts (total 1000 words per person), due around week 4 of Semester 1 (10%) ILO 2 & 3
• A 2 hour mid semester examination, end of Week 7 (60%) ILO 2 & 3
• A group scoping report (2000 words total), due late Semester 1 (10%), ILO 6 & 7

• A 2000 word individual feasibility report, due around week 11 of semester 1 (20%). ILO 1 & 2

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to undertake research and apply critical thought to formulate engineering solutions
• Potential for innovation and creativity
• Proficiency in report writing
• Understanding of how to engage and work productively in an integrated multi-disciplinary team

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

This subject is industry driven by a range of leading engineers from a variety of backgrounds. Numerous case studies are presented and related back to the design project. Students are introduced engineering design in semester one through a preliminary feasibility study and conceptual design assignment. Tutorials support learning throughout the first semester consolidating knowledge in a range of construction engineering practices.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Introduction and training links to Bentley Microstation,
libguide for research http://unimelb.libguides.com/content.php?pid=111013&hs=w
Planning overlays from DPCD http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/pmo.jsp
Geovic maps and GIS data http://er-info.dpi.vic.gov.au/sd_weave/anonymous.html

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

Multiple industry firms will present aspects of the subject ensuring a strong industry link.