ARBE3100

Construction Technology 3

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Architecture and Built Environment

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
Distance Education - Callaghan	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

This course explores the technical issues associated with building types for public use including building structure, construction materials and techniques, and cost planning and specification. It is aimed at developing students understanding of the implications of using alternative materials and construction processes for structural systems; an understanding of construction design and detailing; and an appreciation of the selection and design of foundations in response to specific ground and soil conditions.

Objectives

On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ground and soil conditions, materials, systems and components used in the construction of commercial buildings
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to incorporate them into building, including sequencing of operations
- Evaluate design alternatives in terms of buildability and cost
- Communication design alternatives using drawings reflecting the statutory standards

Content

Piled foundations and basement construction, structural form and construction in steel and concrete, cladding systems, and the Australia Building Code, building services.

Lecture topics include:
- Soil pressures and forces; compressibility and settlement; shear strength
- Selection of foundations in response to ground conditions
- Piled Foundations
- Basement Construction
- Dewatering
- Concrete
- Formwork
- Steel
- Prestressed Concrete
- Floors
- Specifications & Approximate Cost Estimating
- Fire & Fire fighting Equipment
- Incorporation & Distribution of services

Replacing Course(s)

Not applicable

Transition

Not applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

ARBE2100 Construction Technology 2

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Quiz - On-line	Four Computer-based multiple-choice quizzes, runs during the semester on the content of lectures
Reports	1. Written report outlining the design and construction of a suitable basement foundation in response to a specific soil condition for a commercial building development 2. Written report with drawings, and an approximate cost estimate outlining the design and construction of the superstructure for a commercial building development

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Bachelor of Construction Management (Building).

Timetables