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Advanced Construction Technology (ABPL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: Giorgio Marfella giorgio.marfella@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject investigates technological topics in building materials, components, systems and methods that normally require input from specialist trades and/or the adaptation of common practice to highly-bespoke design proposals. Focus is given to construction technologies where significant design management efforts in large and complex projects are required from the perspective of a head contractor.
The subject content is reviewed each year to reflect emerging practices and challenges that affect the building industry. Topics may include: tall building construction and structural design principles, bespoke facade construction for architectural applications, hybrid construction systems and advanced technologies of manufacturing, fabrication and processes in building materials.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- To communicate construction solutions by means of technical reports, sketches, diagrams and drawings;
- To link complex design intents and relate these to current construction practice;
- To propose and evaluate alternative construction systems and methods in response to given building performance requirements;
- To appreciate and prepare for the management of innovative practice in the field of construction technology.
Generic skills
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of technological understanding of the design of buildings and associated construction processes and solutions;
- Research and analyse new construction methods and new products;
- Participate effectively as a team member in project delivery, including in the early stages of design;
- Critically analyse and resolve ad-hoc construction related problems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into (MC-CONMG2Y, MCCM-200EP) Master of Construction Management (200 points)
OR
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)
MC-CM Master of Construction Management
PLUS all of the followoing subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90293 | Commercial Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL40005
Recommended background knowledge
Basic technology of primary structural materials (concrete, steel, timber and masonry); Standards practice in commercial construction methods (concrete framing, slabs and reinforcement methods, concrete post-tensioning, load-bearing walls, steel framing and connections); Familiarity with basic concepts of statics of structures.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Group assignment equivalent to 1000 words per group member (groups of two students) (20%) due in week 5, focussing on a ‘design and construct’ project scenario (Stage 1). Preliminary construction design assessments and solutions to be reported with technical reports and/or construction methodologies and detailing via sketches and diagrams.
- Group assignment equivalent to 1000 words per group member (groups of two students) (20%) due in week 10, focussing on a ‘design and construct’ project scenario (Stage 2). Preliminary construction design assessments and solutions to be reported with technical reports and/or construction methodologies and detailing via sketches via sketches and diagrams.
- Three hour examination equivalent to 3000 words during the examination period (60%) demonstrating an ability to work independently and resolve technical solutions to construction problems, being able to evaluate alternative solutions via annotated diagrams and demonstrating familiarity and understanding of specialist topics dealt by the lectures.
Hurdle requirement: A minimum mark of 40% has to be achieved in the examination in order to pass this Subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours of lectures/seminars/tutorials and site visits per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: Giorgio Marfella giorgio.marfella@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None specified
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Research and Development Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Corporate Management - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022