Construction of Concrete Buildings (ABPL20053)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject was formerly known as Concrete Structures and Construction
Commercial and high rise construction (excluding industrial buildings) relies heavily on the use of reinforced concrete for structural components. The cost of the building structure is a significant portion of the total cost of the project. Interpretations of the information provided by the engineers’ reinforced concrete drawings and specifications provides the necessary means to be able to transfer this data into the physical built form. As a result, this subject investigates the rheology of concrete and the use of admixtures. Structural design concepts for reinforced concrete structures are analysed and their influence on construction methods assessed. The concepts relate to reinforced concrete frames including slab and beam systems, prestressed concrete design concepts and construction methods and composite construction systems. Other related topics include exposed concrete surface finishes, sprayed concrete technology, concrete detailing and constructability.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and quantify the loads and forces acting on a reinforced concrete building;
- Design basic structural elements (such as slabs, beams and columns) according to a simplified design approach;
- Identify factors affecting the choice of structural flooring for reinforced and steel-concrete composite structures;
- Understand the effects of prestress on the behaviour of concrete beams and slabs
- Propose and evaluate alternative structural systems
- Develop an ability to link structural design concepts and relate these to current construction practices
- Communicate construction design solution using sketches and drawings
- Develop an ability to interpret structural drawings and be conversant with engineering terminology
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Analytical and evaluation skills;
- Communication skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Team working skills.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL20042 | Construction of Residential Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1, reporting on reinforced concrete elements viewed during a site visit (equivalent to 400 words) due in Week 5, (10%);
- Assignment 2, writing about the design and construction aspects of a beam and slab system (equivalent to 1000 words) due in Week 9, (20%);
- One examination of three hours duration at the end of semester, (70%).
Hurdle requirement: A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Toong-khuan Chan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 X 2 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour of tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: tchan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Construction Major Property Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Architecture - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 4 April 2025