Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BUIL6439C
Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5415 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jason Barriss
+61 3 9925 4105
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
CPCCBC5001 |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction |
CPCCBC4053 |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings |
Course Description
This course specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys. This includes applying structural principles that meet building codes and standards.
This course applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of materials as well as building and construction work so that site safety and quality control measures are maintained during residential and commercial projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys |
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1. Apply structural principles to planning |
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2. Coordinate and manage site and job set-up |
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3. Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems |
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4. Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above 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
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week starting |
Topics & Activities | Assessment |
1 | 7 Feb |
Introduction to Structural Principles & Foundation Mathematics for Building |
Worksheet Only |
2 | 14 Feb |
Foundations and Footings - Part 1 Shallow Footings |
Worksheet Only |
3 | 21 Feb |
Foundations and Footings - Part 2 Deep Footings & Basements |
Worksheet Only
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4 | 28 Feb |
Concrete Technology - Mass Concrete, Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete |
Worksheet Only |
5 | 7 Mar | Floors - Timber, Steel, Concrete & Composite Systems | Worksheet Only |
6 | 14 Mar |
Walls & Columns Load Bearing Systems |
Worksheet Only |
7 | 21 Mar |
Walls & Ceilings Non-Load Bearing Systems |
Worksheet Only |
8 | 28 Mar |
Roofs - Part 1 Prefabricated Roofs |
Worksheet Only |
9 | 4 April |
Roofs - Part 2 Hand-Cut / Stick-Built Roofs |
Worksheet Only
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10 | 18 April | Project 1 Review & Submission | Project 1 Due |
11 | 2 May | Steel Technology & Connections | Worksheet Only |
12 | 9 May | Portal Frame Buildings Design Lab | Worksheet Only |
13 | 16 May | Concrete Frame Buildings Design Lab | Worksheet Only |
14 | 23 May | Basement Construction Design Lab | Worksheet Only |
15 | 30 May | Timber Frame Buildings (3- Storeys) | Project 1 Resubmissions Due |
16 | 6 June | Masonry Buildings | Worksheet Only |
17 | 13 June | Project 2 Review & Submission | Project 2 Due |
18 | 11 July | Glazing & Cladding for Buildings | Worksheet Only |
19 | 18 July | Project 3 Review & Submission | Project 3 Due |
20 | 25 July | Alpine Region Building Considerations ( Wind & Snow Loads) | Worksheet Only |
21 | 1 Aug | Earthquake Zone Building Considerations | Worksheet Only |
22 | 8 Aug | Bushfires Region Building Considerations | Worksheet Only |
23 | 15 Aug | Termites & Borers in Buildings | Project 3 Resubmissions Due |
24 | 22 Aug | Building Services locations in Structures | Worksheet Only |
25 | 5 Sep | Cranage & Hoisting for Structures | Worksheet Only |
26 | 12 Sep | Project 4 Review & Submission | Project 4 / Knowledge Questions Due |
27 | 19 Sep | Demolition Requirement for Structures | Worksheet Only |
28 | 26 Sep | Defects & Remedial Works in Buildings | Worksheet Only |
29 | 3 Oct | Site Visits/Practicals Lab | Worksheet Only |
30 | 10 Oct | Site Visits/ Practicals Lab | Worksheet Only |
31 | 17 Oct | Site Visits/ Practicals Lab |
Project 4 / Knowledge Questions Resubmissions Due Worksheet Only |
32 | 24 Oct | Site Visits/ Practical Lab |
Project 4 / Knowledge Questions Final Resubmissions Due Worksheet Only |
33 | 31 Oct | Site Visits/ Practical Lab | Worksheet Only |
34 | 14 Nov | Site Visits/ Practicals Lab | Worksheet Only |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Text: Principles of Structure - K.J.Wyatt
Videos & Publicly Available Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Name |
Description |
Release Date |
Due Date |
Assessment Task 1 |
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Session 1 (Week 1) |
Session 10 |
Assessment Task 2 |
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Session 1 (Week 1) |
Session 17 |
Assessment Task 3 |
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Session 1 (Week 1) |
Session 17 |
Assessment Task 4 |
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Session 1 (Week 1) |
Session 26 |
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Ass. Task 2 (Project 1) |
Ass. Task 3 (Practicals Project 2) |
Ass. Task (Project 3) |
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Element1 Apply structural principles to planning
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Part 1 1a).1b),1c), 1f),.2a), 2b),2c),2d),
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Part 1 3a),3b),3c) 4a),4b) |
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Q9,13,15,16 |
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Element 2 Coordinate and manage site and job set-up. |
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P1 Q2b, Q3f, Q3g |
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Q8,10,14 |
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Q18 |
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Q1,2, 4
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Element 3 Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems |
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3.1, 3.2 |
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Part 1 1d), 1e), 1f), 2a), 2b),2c), 2d), 3a) |
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Q3,14,15,16 |
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3.1 |
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3.1 |
Q8, 17 |
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Element 4 Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process |
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Q4,5,6,7,18 |
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Q17 |
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3.1–3.5. |
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Other Information
Other Information
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- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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