Course Title: Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Type B and C Commercial Buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: BUIL5609
Course ID: 033940
Course Title: Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Type B and C Commercial Buildings
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Program Code: C5143 - Diploma of Building Design and Technology
Course Contact : Michael Goss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: Michael.goss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nino G. Lucci
Phone 9925 4062
Fax 99254826
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
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units.
- Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Private Residential Dwellings Unit
- Evaluate Materials for Construction of Residential Dwellings
Course Description
This unit relates to the application of construction principles, methods and standards complying with the provisions of Volume 1, Class 2 to Class 9 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) commonly used in Residential, Industrial and Commercial Type ‘B’ and ‘C’ buildings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LCTR Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Type B and C Commercial Buildings |
Element: |
Analyse the effects of relevant State/Territory building and planning legislation, Local Government planning and building requirements, the Building Code of Australia including relevant State/Territory Appendix, relevant Australian Standards and other Serviced Supply Authority Regulations have on the design and construction of Class 2 to 9 building projects. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The effects of relevant State/Territory and Local Government building and planning legislation requirements are investigated and interpreted for the design and construction of building projects. |
Element: |
Company with access and e4gress requirements as detailed in the BCA under “Deemed to Satisfy Provisions”. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Access and egress is provided, to the degree necessary , to enable safe, equitable and dignified movement of people within the building. |
Element: |
Comply with Fire Resistance and Stability requirements as detailed in the BCA under “Deemed to Satisfy Provisions”. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Type of construction required is selected on the basis ofthe rise in storeys of the building related to its Class. |
Element: |
Comply with fire resistance requirements as detailed in the BCA under “Deemed to Satisfy Provisions” |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The building is designed and constructed to maintainstructural stability during a fire to allow occupants time to evacuate safely, the fire brigade to intervene and to avoid damage to other property. |
Element: |
Comply with health and amenity requirements as detailed in the BCA under “Deemed to Satisfy Provisions”. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1Damp and weatherproofing are detailed so as to exclude surface water, external moisture entering the building and accumulation of internal moisture from wet areas in the building. |
Element: |
Comply with services and equipment requirements as detailed in the BCA under “Deemed to Satisfy Provisions”. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Fire fighting equipment is selected to safeguard against the spread of fire. |
Element: |
Demonstrate knowledge of the types, principles, construction standards and practices used in installation/application and practices associated with fit-out/finishing. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1The types, principles, construction standards and practices for the installation/application and practices used in internal linings, finishes and coatings are identified and described. |
Element: |
Demonstrate the stages, sequencing and knowledge of the types, principles, construction standards forms of project construction standards and practices of structural systems common to a given region. |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 The stages and sequencing appropriate to the different forms of project construction are identified and described. |
Element: |
Evaluate the construction site in relation to planning restrictions and the construction methodology proposed by the design including site establishment, preparations and excavations for footings. |
Performance Criteria: |
9.1 Building planning, construction and methodology usingthe correct terminology is determined and described. |
Element: |
Identify and document, relevant to a given region, the major statutory design and structural factors required to comply with Alpine conditions, cyclone resistant and earthquake resistant buildings as detailed in the BCA. |
Performance Criteria: |
10.1 For a given region, the likelihood of snow falls causing Alpine conditions are researched and appropriate precautions taken with engineering design and construction detailing. |
Element: |
Plan for continuing maintenance on a construction project particularly as it relates to safety. |
Performance Criteria: |
11.1 Design principles required for consideration to accommodate / facilitate ongoing maintenance are listed and described. |
Learning Outcomes
Specific learning outcomes will be related to the selected projects for the cousre of study.
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
To achieve the required learning outcome students need to complete a series of activities which integrate within
practical/theory exercises, that align to the course key competencies. These include:
1. Collecting, analysing and organising ideas andinformation
2. Communicating ideas and information
3. Planning and organising activities
4. Working with others and in teams
5. Solving problems
6. Using mathematical ideas and techniques
7. Using technology
8. Field trips to building sites.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 Introduction & Structures 1 (revision of principles)
Week 2 Statutory Requirements & BCA overview
Week 3 Soil classifications / Footings - slabs & piling,
Week 4 Structure 1 - Steel Framing
Week 5 Structure 2 - Steel Framing / Masonry construction
Week 6 Structure 3 - Steel Framing / Masonry construction
Week 7 Roof construction / Box Gutters
Week 8 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 9 Concrete 1 - tilt panel and precast
Week 10 Concrete 2 - tilt panel and precast
Week 11 Concrete 3 - tilt panel and precast
Week 12 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 13 Internal finishes / joinery works
Week 14 Commercial window systems - aluminium, steel, composite
Week 15 Internal finishes - ceiling details, rondo components
Week 16 Internal finishes - ceiling details, rondo components
Week 17 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 18 Cladding - sheeting, veneers, james hardie, etc
Week 19 Basements
Week 20 Basements / Tanking & Drainage Systems
Week 21 Basements / Tanking & Drainage Systems
Week 22 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 23 Underpinning
Week 24 Underpinning
Week 25 Concrete - insitu / Lift form construction
Week 26 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 27 Concrete 4 - Concrete Floor Systems
Week 28 Concrete 5 - Pre-stressed & Post-tensioned
Week 29 Concrete 6 - Pre-stressed & Post-tensioned
Week 30 Guest Lectures - Group ll Building Surveyors
Week 31 Fixing Systems 1
Week 32 Fixing Systems 2
Week 33 Fixing Systems 3
Week 34 Final Class Reflections & Discussion
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are not prescribed text. |
References
CHING, F.,Architectural Graphics. Architectural Press 1975. |
Other Resources
Relevant Australian Standards
Notes on Science of Building - CSIRO publications
Publications of :
Timber Development Associations
Cement and Concrete Association of Australia
CN1 Foundation Soils – 1982
TN61 Articulated Walling
T22 Basic Guide to Concrete Construction
Z4 Design & Detailing of Precast Concrete 1983
T27 Tilt Up Technical Manual 1990
TN54 Industrial Floors & Pavement Construction
T26 Concrete Floor Systems 1980
T39 Reinforced Concrete Slab Floors for Houses
T40 Guide to Suspended Concrete Floors for Houses
Building materials manufacturers and suppliers.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is progressive and will require demonstrated competence in one or more of the following ways:
Practical projects, drawings and documentation, visual and oral presentations, written assignments, CAD modelling, digital presentations, visual recognition tests, written report. Hand Built 3D Models and studio based activities.
All assignments will have set due dates which must be adhered to. Late submission of work will carry a penalty but may be considered by prior arrangement if supported with a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation.
Assessment Tasks
A visual Diary is completed during the course of the unit allowing for the
compiling and collating of the images and notes.
Checked for accurate use of terminology, recording of trade
sequences, principles and practices of commercial construction.
Submission of completed drawings that fully describe the requirements of
BCA and AS 3700.
Including the following:
- articulation
- ventilation
- shrinkage
- tie down systems
- lintels
- damp proof courses
- flashings
- Intersection of roof and wall cladding
- Wall cladding details
- Box gutter details
- Framed glazing
- Glass Doors
- Shop Fronts
- Glass Partitioning
- Wet areas
- Section drawings
- Window schedules
- Finishes schedules
- Material schedules
- Stair plan, section & details
- Fire escapes
- Egress / fire tunnels
- Joinery including window, door & cupboards
- Fit-out drawings and details
Checked for compliance with BCA
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