ARBE3100
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
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 covers the implications of using alternative materials and construction processes for structural systems; construction design and detailing; and the selection and design of foundations in response to specific ground and soil conditions.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 2 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Accurately describe the characteristics of a range of ground and soil conditions, including: materials, systems and components; and accurately describe foundation techniques and methods used in the construction of commercial buildings.
2. Analyse the suitability of the various methods and technologies available for the construction of a commercial building in response to specific ground and site conditions.
3. Evaluate design alternatives in terms of buildability and cost.
4. Illustrate the construction sequencing of tasks and activities involved in the construction of commercial building.
5. Interpret the appropriate application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools for the design and documentation of structural systems for commercial buildings.
Content
Piled foundations and basement construction, structural form and construction in steel and concrete, cladding systems, building services and the Australian Building Code.
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
- BIM for design and documentation of structural systems
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) or Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) [12331] or [40374] programs.
Assumed knowledge
ARBE1305 Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation or equivalent orARBE1101 Construction Technology 1
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Report: Report 1: Basement Construction
Report: Report 2: Superstructure Construction
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Lectorial-1
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lectorial-1
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies
Course outline
- ARBE3100 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 219.8 KB)
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