Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: BUIL5993C

Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher
George Kamaropoulos

Email: george.kamaropoulos@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 4635

Appointment by email

Program Manager
Ahmet Ertuncay

Email: ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 8375

Nominal Hours: 300

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

CPCCBC5001B - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of medium rise buildings. The design and construction of medium rise buildings require the input of a range of skilled professionals, including architects and engineers. The building and construction professional plays a significant role within this project team and requires the ability to communicate effectively with building design professionals, and develop sound and safe practices in relation to structural procedures on site.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5018A Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Element:

1. Apply structural principles to planning the erection or demolition of a structure.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Main structural principles that apply to the erection of medium rise buildings are identified.
1.2. Performance characteristics of the structural elements, including materials identified in the building's plan, are identified, analysed and applied to the planning of the construction work.
1.3. Demolition of existing structures is undertaken in accordance with legislative and planning requirements and safe work practices.

Element:

2. Coordinate and manage site and job set-up assessment.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Processes are put in place to analyse the stability of soils and capacity of the site to support the construction loads.

2.2. Structural requirements for retaining walls are identified in conjunction with related industry professionals and applied to the planning process.

2.3. Structural function and requirements for temporary structural elements are analysed and applied to the planning process.

Element:

3. Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Set-out of building is checked for compliance with documented building plans.

3.2. Structural performance of footings specified in the building plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.

3.3. Footings specified in the building plan are laid and checked for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.

3.4. Damp coursing and provision of termite barriers and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.

Element:

4. Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of the construction materials are identified and analysed in the planning of project.

4.2. Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for plumbing, electrical conduits and other services to be installed.

4.3. Processes for the construction of structural elements are identified and confirmed as compliant with relevant Australian standards and codes and manufacturer specifications, with reference to specialists as required, and then implemented.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:
• Face to Face classes
• Simulated Workplace Learning
• Online learning via CANVAS
• Other forms of structured teaching and learning
Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week 1 
Introduction to ASP(MED)
Intro to course including, Course outline, expectations, materials, journals and text to read, Assessment overview tasks. Student teacher introductions. Construction drawings analysis, types of plans and types of drawings. 
Week 2 
Demolition of structures, Structural principles and demolition applications, Demolition methods.
Week 3 
Demolition of structures, continued.
Week 4 
Basement construction and Theory of geotechnical soil investigation and the relationship between soil types & footing systems. Retention systems.
Week 5 
Scaffold Practical Lesson
Week 6 
Closed book assessment.
Week 7 
Formwork and falsework, as applied to commercial concrete buildings.
Week 8 
Formwork Practical Lesson
Week 9 
Steel reinforcement, as applied to commercial concrete buildings.
Week 10 
Closed book assessment

Week 11 
Concrete construction. Loads on slabs/beams, calculation of dead and imposed loads on buildings
Week 12 
Post Tension, as applied to commercial concrete buildings.
Week 13 
Concrete loads, calculations and problem solving.
Week 14 
Concrete loads, continued.
Week 15 
Closed book assessment.
Week 16 
Review semester’s work. 
Week 17 
End of semester assessment. 
Week 18 
Differed assessments.

Week 19 
Blockwork construction
Properties of various building materials,
blockwork, bricks.
Blockwork theory.
Week 20 
Precast and tilt-up concrete panels
Week 21 
Precast panels, Practical lesson
Week 22 
Precast panels, marking plan activity. 
Week 23 
Closed book assessment.
Week 24 
Structural steel, portal frame, design principles, structural members undergoing strain, stress, compression, bending and combinations.
Week 25 
Steel connections
Week 26 
Beam theory
Week 27 
Portal frame, practical lesson.
Week 28 
Portal Frame, member schedules.
Week 29 
Closed book assessment
Week 30 
Waterproofing – applications and methods/ types of applying.
Damp proofing
Stormwater drainage
Week 31 
Plumbing and electrical services
Week 32 
Review of course material
Week 33-36 
Final assessments for semester.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Australian Standards students to be advised in class.


References

Building construction handbook 8th Edition ISBN: 978-1-85617-805-1 Australian Standards students to be advised in class.

978-1-85617-805-1

Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

CANVAS shell -Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings.

Library link.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competency.

Assessment

Task 1

Demolition, Excavation and Basement retention system

Task 2

Formwork False work – Prac.

Task 3

Concrete construction - reinforcement, post tensioning activity

Task 4

Learning outcome Test 1 - First semester’s work

Task 5

Pre-cast/ tilt panel activity

Task 6

Portal frame construction activity

Task 7

Photographic Assignment - Interpretation and journal of major topics

Task 8

Learning outcome Test 2 - First and second semester’s work.

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

Assessment 5

Assessment 6

Assessment 7

Assessment 8

1.1

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.2

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.3

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

X

2.2

X

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

2.3

 

X

 

X

 

 

X

X

3.1

X

X

 

 

X

X

 

X

3.2

X

X

 

X

X

X

 

X

3.3

X

X

 

X

X

X

 

X

3.4

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

 

X

 

 

X

 

4.3

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment                                                                                                        Once deemed competent weighting towards the final grade (%): % 

Task 1 Demolition, Excavation and Basement retention system                                      10

(Weeks 4 and 5)


Task 2 Formwork False work – Prac.                                                                            10

(Week 8)


Task 3 Concrete construction - reinforcement, post tensioning activity                            10

(Week 11)


Task 4 Learning outcome Test 1 - First semester’s work                                                20

(Week 18) 


Task 5 Pre-cast/ tilt panel activity                                                                                10

(Week 22)


Task 6 Portal frame construction activity                                                                      10

(Week 27)


Task 7 Photographic Assignment - Interpretation and journal of major topics                  10

(Week 32)


Task 8 Learning outcome Test 2 - First and second semester’s work.                             20 

(Week 34)

 

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:

 

CHD - Competent with High Distinction

CDI - Competent with Distinction

CC - Competent with Credit

CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded

NYC - Not Yet Competent

DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.


Assessment Matrix

 

Element/ Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

Assessment 5

Assessment 6

Assessment 7

Assessment 8

1.1

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

1.2

 

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

1.3

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

x

2.2

x

 

 

 

x

x

 

x

2.3

 

x

 

x

 

 

x

x

3.1

x

x

 

 

x

x

 

x

3.2

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

3.3

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

3.4

 

 

 

x

 

 

 

x

4.1

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

4.2

x

x

 

x

 

 

x

 

4.3

x

x

x

x

 

 

 

x

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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