Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: BUIL5844C
Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings
School: 325T Property, Constr & Proj Mgt
Campus: City Campus
Program: C0033 - Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
Course Contact : Koorosh Gharehbaghi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5019
Course Contact Email:koorosk.gharehbaghi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of large, high-rise and complex buildings. The design and construction of large buildings requires 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 to develop sound and safe practices in relation to structural procedures on site.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BCGBC6014A Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings |
Element: |
1 Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection and/or demolition of a structure |
Performance Criteria: |
Carry out Structural analysis and design and comprehend Structural behaviour such as Deflections, Bending, Buckling, etc. |
Learning Outcomes
On a successful completion, you will posses a detailed understanding of the theoretical principles involved in the construction of foundations and structures together with knowledge of the acts and regulations governing building in the relevant State.
Details of Learning Activities
Structural analysis and design will be covered in the following principles:-
Structural types: Steel, Concrete and Timber:
Loads such as: Live, dead, dynamic.
Foundation types: Spread footings, Post and Beam, Piles, etc.
Structural Elements: Beams, Columns, Arches, etc.
Structural behaviour: Deflections, Bending, Buckling, etc.
Teaching Schedule
Lecture & Tutorial Duration: 3 sessions X 8 hours.
"These planned sessions are subject to change"
Session 1:
Subject Description and Outline & Introduction to Structures.
Assignments 1 and 2.
Loads 1
Loads 2
Loads 3
Session 2:
Structural Types
Foundation and soils
Structural Elements.
Behaviour of Materials
Mechanics of materials 1
Session 3:
Mechanics of materials 2
Forces, and Vectors
Design of Columns and beams
Tutorials due.
Revision.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Ambrose, James, “Simplified Design of Building Structures”, third edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1995.
Ambrose, James, and Tripeny, Patrick, “Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders”, eleventh edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.
Mamlouk, S. Michael, and Zaniewski, P. John, “Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers”, third edition, Prentice hall, 2010.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment A - Written Report Part A worth 25%.
Assessment B – Written Report Part B worth 25%.
Class Exercises –50%.
Assessment Tasks
Assignment1, worth 40%.
Assignment2, worth 60%.
Assessment Matrix
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