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Advanced Construction Technology (ABPL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: Giorgio Marfella giorgio.marfella@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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 Master of Construction Management (200 points) MC-CONMG2Y OR Master of Construction Management (200pt Entry Points) MCCM-200EP
OR
Admission into Master of Construction Management (300 points) MC-CONMG3Y OR Master of Construction Management (300pt Entry Points) MCCM-300EP
and
Completion of the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90293 | Commercial Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the Course Coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL40005 Advanced Construction
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group assignment equivalent to 1000 words per group member (groups of two students), 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.
| Week 5 | 20% |
Group assignment equivalent to 1000 words per group member (groups of two students), 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.
| Week 10 | 20% |
Examination equivalent to 3000 words 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.
| During the examination period | 60% |
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 per week and 12 hours of tutorial over 6 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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 Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Cost Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Research and Development Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Cost 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022