Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: ARCH5190
Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings
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School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nino G Lucci
Email: nino.lucci@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 4034
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30am til 5:30pm
Nominal Hours: 120
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
None
Course Description
This course of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings. It requires compliance with state
legislation and the provisions for Building Code of Australia (BCA) Classes 2 to 9 and relevant Australian Standards as they apply to the structural and construction components of a
commercial building.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for registration with the Building Practitioners Board as a building designer (architectural).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21589 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings |
Element: |
1. Apply the regulatory |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relevant legislation impacting on design and |
Element: |
2. Investigate site |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Site features and available services are identified to |
Element: |
3. Analyse and apply |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Structural systems are analysed and construction |
Element: |
4. Specify structural |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Timber wall, floor and roof framing systems are |
Element: |
5. Comply with fire |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Building is designed to maintain structural stability |
Element: |
6. Specify requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Wet area materials and sealing of wall and flooring |
Element: |
7. Specify requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Details for claddings, linings, finishes and coatings |
Learning Outcomes
This course of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to apply structural and construction technology to the design of
commercial buildings and includes compliance with current legal responsibilities of building designers for construction methods.
Students will look at the construction elements and how they respond to constructional anaylsis:
- Commercial type buildings
- Concrete constructions
- Steel framing
- Basement design
- Low rise construction.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
- lectures
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations
- group discussion
- studio practice
Out of class activities may include:
- site visits (observations)
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| Session Week | Session description | Assessment |
| Class 1 | LECTURE / Introduction MP01 Project Brief Pad footings / slab-wall connection details
|
Students participate in lecture and take notes 3D Pad footings / slab-wall connection detail drawings |
| Class 2 | LECTURE / Concrete construction technology / precast type / footing types
Wall / roof connection details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
3D Wall / roof connection detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 3 | Roof framing / box gutter details | 3D Roof framing / box gutter detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 4 | LECTURE / MP02 Project Brief /Concrete tilt panel and precast construction details
Parapet details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
|
| Class 5 | Window / door opening details | Window / door opening detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 6 | LECTURE / Roof framing and bracing
Final Review prior to hand-in |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
|
| Class 7 | Footing types / slabs
Strip footings / pedestal connection details |
3D Strip footings / pedestal connection detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 8 |
ON-SITE LECTURE / Site Visit to Commercial sites Steel portal frame constructions details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes / 3D Steel portal frame constructions detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 9 | Studio time to complete unfinished details |
3D Roof frame constructions detail drawings 1:5, 1:10
|
| Class 10 | LECTURE / MP02 Project Brief / Structural Steel Framing /
Roof frame constructions details / Masonry parapet details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes / Masonry parapet details Submission of MP-01 5:30pm |
| Class 11 | ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY |
Students to work on details away from RMIT |
| Class 12 | LECTURE / Masonry / steel frame connection details | Students participate in lecture and take notes / 3D Masonry / steel frame connection details drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 13 | Structural Opening in Masonry construction
Structural openings in masonry construction |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
3D Structural openings in masonry construction drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
Class 14 |
LECTURE / Masonry construction |
Students participate in lecture and take notes / Studio time to complete unfinished details |
| Class 15 |
Studio time to complete unfinished details | Studio time to complete unfinished details |
| Class 16 | LECTURE / Structural analysis | Students participate in lecture and take notes / Submission of MP-02 5:30pm Electronic Project Submission (PDF) |
| Class 1 | LECTURE / MP03 Project Brief
Structural Analysis of Building |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
3D Schematic Structural Analysis of Building drawings |
| Class 2 | Basement drainage systems | Schematic section of Basement / retaining wall & battered earth area drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 3 | LECTURE / Piling & Basement construction
Pile / slab connection details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Pile / slab connection detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 4 | Basement construction detail | Basement construction details |
| Class 5 | LECTURE / Structural Floor Systems
Structural Floor details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Structural Floor detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 6 | Balcony / roof construction details | Balcony / roof construction detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 7 | LECTURE / Pre-stressed & Post-tensioning of concrete
Wall connection details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Wall connection detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 8 | Internal wall / ceiling details | Internal wall / ceiling detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 9 | LECTURE / Cladding, finishes and Façade Systems
Commercial window / façade details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Commercial window / façade detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 10 | Stair / handrail details | Submission of MP-03 5:30pm Electronic Project Submission (PDF) / Stair / handrail details drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 11 | LECTURE / MP04 Project Brief / Commercial joinery detailing
Commercial joinery construction details |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Commercial joinery construction detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 12 | Lift construction |
Lift construction details / internal car detail drawings 1:5, 1:10 |
| Class 13 | Studio time to complete unfinished details | Studio time to complete unfinished details |
Class 14 |
Final workshop review |
Studio time to complete unfinished details |
| Class 15 | Studio time to complete unfinished details | Studio time to complete unfinished details |
| Class 16 | Final Review prior to hand-in |
Submission of MP-04 5:30pm |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
For detailed outline of the teaching schedule and course structure and current updates, you are advised to also refer to myRMIT.
Depending on class needs and availability of resources, delivery may vary.
For detail outline of the teaching schedule, course structure and current updates, refer to ‘course resources’ in the RMIT LMS and myRMIT. The teaching schedule may be subject to change; students will be made aware of prior changes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources. |
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
This course of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based
assessment techniques replicate building design workplace conditions, materials, activities,
responsibilities and procedures.
Holistic or project-based assessment with other related course is recommended
Assessment Tasks
MP 01 CONCRETE FRAME CONSTRUCTION - value 15%
This project will introduce students to concrete tilt-panel and single span steel construction with flat metal roof. Students have been issued with a full set of construction drawings including structural engineering information.
The project requirement is to analyse and prepare a series of construction details for the building, while developing an understanding of the use of structural steel and concrete in a building.
MP 02 STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION - value 25%
This project will introduce students to masonry and single span steel construction (portal frame in particular) with flat metal roof. Students have been issued with a full set of construction drawings including structural & civil engineering information.
The project requirement is to analyse and prepare a series of construction details for the building, while developing an understanding of the use of structural steel and concrete in a building.
MP 03 LOW RISE CONSTRUCTION - value 40%
This project will introduce students to basement and a transition from portal to at least the principals of multi storey concrete frame construction (the use of band beams in particular). A post and beam steel frame for the top floor with a flat metal roof. It will also introduce tanking of floors for balconies, bathrooms, basement walls and plant area platforms. Students have been issued with a full set of construction drawings including structural & civil engineering information.
The project requirement is to analyse and prepare a series of construction details for the building, while developing an understanding of the use of structural concrete band beam, curtain wall façade treatment and steel framing in a building.
MP 04 CONSTRUCTION DETAILING PROJECT - value 20%
This project will introduce students to complex mixed use of concrete and steel construction.
Students will analyse and prepare a series of construction details as directed, while developing an understanding of the use of structural steel and concrete in a building.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Description Mark Result Range
High distinction HD H 80 - 100
Distinction DI D 70 - 79
Credit CR C 60 - 69
Pass PA P 50 - 59
Pass ( pass or fail subjects only ) PX P
Fail NN N <50
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each semester student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee.
Students failing 50% of their program load or more, will be reviewed according to the University's unsatisfactory academic progress procedure. first stage and final stage instructions for eligibility for progression.
Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
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Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
- The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
- RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
- To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
- To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
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Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
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Equitable Assessment:
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Special Consideration:
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Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
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Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful participation in the workplace.
The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
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