Available in 2024
Course code

ARBE1305

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course examines construction technology and sequencing, and drafting and interpretation of construction drawings for low-rise commercial and public buildings. Terminology and construction/design details for typical construction solutions and their graphical representation are examined in detail in accordance with Australian Standards for Architectural and Engineering drafting. The subject explores the main construction systems, processes and principles that students should be familiar with for this type of construction. Students develop an understanding of alternative construction techniques, principles of managing construction site operations and how services interface with the building.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify the function and types of drawings in the construction process.

2. Recognise the symbols, techniques and methods used in preparing construction and engineering drawings as given in AS1100.101:1992;AS100.301:2008; AS/NZS1100.501:2002; AS1100.201:2002.

3. Select appropriate construction techniques for a low rise commercial or public building.

4. Visualise the sequence of the construction process including organisation and management of site operations for a low rise commercial or public building

5. Draft a set of construction sections through elements of a low rise commercial/public building.


Content

  • Introduction to AS1100.101:1992 Technical Drawing - General Principles.
  • Introduction to AS100.301:2008 Technical Drawing - Architecture Drawing
  • Introduction to AS/NZS1100.501:2002 Technical Drawing Structural Engineering Drawing.
  • Introduction to AS1100.210:1992 Technical Drawing Mechanical Engineering Drawing.
  • Sub-structure options and selection for a low rise commercial building.
  • Super-structure options and selection for a low rise commercial building.
  • Understanding the need and place of drawings in the construction process.
  • Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
  • Project planning and sequencing the construction process.
  • Principles of managing construction site operations
  • Organisation and management of the construction process.
  • The development of sectional drawings 

Requisite

This course replaces ARBE2100. If you have successfully completed ARBE2100 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

ARBE1101 Construction Technology 1 or equivalent


Assessment items

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Report: Construction Techniques Report

Proposal / Plan: Construction Project Proposal


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 11
Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 days per term

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Lectorial-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 7
Lectorial-2
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 2
  • Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies
Lectorial-3
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12

Course outline