Principles of Building (CONS10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Principles of Structural Design introduces engineering and construction concepts with a mix of design projects, interactive workshops and lectures. An introduction to rigid body dynamics will be given through theory and case studies related to the built environment. Through analysis, model simulations, laboratory work, testing and evaluation, students will explore the fundamentals of structural analysis and commonly used construction methods and systems. The contextual links between structural theory and the finished construction will be provided by considering the fabrication, erection / construction and buildability issues.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of forces and pressures as applied to structures;
- Understand the structural design process and how it relates to the construction process;
- Understand the presence, importance, types and use of design standards and codes of practice relevant to structural design in Australia;
- Develop an ability to quantify loads applied to structures;
- Develop an ability to analyse the effects of loads on the behaviour of structures;
- Develop an ability to justify the design of commonly used structural systems for specific design applications;
- Develop an ability to design simple structural systems taking into account realistic design loads;
- Understand and measure the basic properties and uses of common construction and building materials;
- Understand the mechanisms that result in the deformation and degradation of materials;
- Develop an ability to select appropriate materials for specific design application.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills for written and oral presentation
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Perceptions of own learning and development
- Understanding the need to externally review and critically reflect on own capabilities.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
VCE Maths 3 and 4 or equivalent
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
10 x weekly Individual Assignments, equivalent to 800 words, due weeks 3-12 , 20% in total
Group Assignment, equivalent to 800 words per student, due week 10 ( 20%);
2 hour examination, equivalent to 2400 words.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Martel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x 2 hour lecture, 2 x 1 hour tutorial per week. Students will also attend 2 x four hour labs to be held during semester 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
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Construction Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
- 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