Commercial Construction

Subject ABPL90293 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours: 2 x 2 hour lecture per week; 1 x 1 hour tutorial/seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission into one of the following courses:

MC-CM Master of Construction Management
MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)

PLUS

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

702-672 Concrete Structures and Construction

702-677 Structures and Construction Systems

Core Participation Requirements:

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

Coordinator

Dr Toong-Khuan Chan

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Web: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/
Email: edsc-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Commercial construction relates to high, medium or low rise office or apartment buildings, hospitals and institutional buildings, shopping centres and sporting facilities. Each project has characteristic structural forms and resultant methods of construction. Structural design concepts for steel and reinforced concrete are analysed and their influence on construction methods assessed. The topics covered include the interpretation of steel and reinforced concrete drawings and specifications, steel and reinforced concrete framed buildings, industrial ground slabs, basement construction and site retention methods, piling systems and construction methods to suit various geotechnical conditions, composite construction, tilt slab construction methods, precast concrete building systems and hybrid construction systems.

Learning Outcomes:

This subject will introduce the design concepts for steel and reinforced concrete structures and is intended for students who enrol in the Master of Construction Management without a background in construction. Upon completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

  • appreciate the factors affecting the choice of structural system, the choice of construction materials, and the construction process for commercial buildings;
  • understand the roles and responsibilities of the designers, builders and other parties involved in the design and construction of a commercial building;
  • read and interpret construction drawings;
  • communicate construction solutions by means of sketches and drawings;
  • and propose and evaluate alternative construction systems.

Assessment:
  • Assignment equivalent to 1000 words (20%) due in week 5, on the design and proposed construction method for a concrete structural system.
  • Assignment equivalent to 1000 words (20%) due in week 9, on the design and proposed construction system for either a steel portal frame, industrial ground slab, precast or post-tensioned system.
  • Three hour examination equivalent to 3000 words during the examination period (60%) focussing on reinforced concrete design and the various structural systems covered in the course. A minimum mark of 40% has to be achieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

A coursework reader will be provided.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • problem solving skills;
  • analytical skills;
  • communication skills.

Related Course(s): Master of Construction Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 300 point Master of Construction Management

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