Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings

National Element Code & Title:

BCGBC6014A Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings

Performance Criteria:

Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection and/or demolition of a structure                                                                        1. The main structural principles that apply to the erection of large, high-rise and complex structures are identified.
2. Performance characteristics of the structural elements, including materials identified in the building plan, are identified, analysed and applied to the planning of the construction work.
3. The demolition of existing structures is undertaken in accordance with legislative and planning requirements and safe work practices.

Coordinate and manage the site assessment and job set-up
1. Processes are put in place to analyse the stability of soils and the capacity of the site to support the construction loads.
2. Requirements for retaining walls are identified in conjunction with related industry professionals and applied to the planning process.
3. Structural function and requirements for temporary structural elements are analysed and applied to the planning process.

Coordinate and manage the construction of footing systems
1. The coordination of the set out of the building is undertaken in accordance with the documented building plans, following the full assessment of the site.
2. The structural performance of the footings specified in the building plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
3. Footings, as specified in the building plan, are laid and checked for conformance with standards and accepted industry construction principles.
4. Damp coursing and the provision of termite barriers and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.

Coordinate and manage the structural elements of the construction process
1. The technical construction principles and performance characteristics of the construction materials are identified and analysed in the planning of the project.
2. Processes for the construction of all structural elements are identified, implemented and checked for conformance with relevant Australian Standards and Codes and manufacturer specifications.
3. The building plans and relevant codes and standards are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for plumbing, electrical conduits and other services to be installed.

Analyse and plan for structural integrity of buildings
1. Relevant industry professionals are consulted to provide advice regarding the structural integrity of the proposed building.
2. The structural requirements and loads of the building design are assessed.
3. An analysis is conducted on the effects of force and movements on structural elements.
4. An analysis of the properties and behaviours of structural materials is conducted.
5. An analysis of the section properties of structural elements is conducted using standard industry formulae and performance comparisons.
6. The performance characteristics of columns are evaluated using standard industry techniques.
7. Methods used for stress distribution in connections between structural elements are assessed.
8. The impact of various loads on the building structure are assessed.
9. The design impact of high performance structural elements are considered.

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