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Construction of Residential Buildings (ABPL20042)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject was formerly known as Residential Construction and Structures.
A major portion of the general public has aspirations for home ownership and this continues to drive the residential market in Australia. This subject provides an introduction to residential and multi-unit residential low rise construction systems with an emphasis on materials selection, usage and construction methods. The various structural systems and design concepts currently in use are incorporated and interlinked into all the topics, which include an introduction to footing, floor, wall and roof framing systems and their compliance with Australian Standard Codes. The structural considerations include the analysis of loads, load paths, lateral stability, timber column and beam design for strength and stiffness, and general beam behaviour and statics analysis. The issue of materials technology, its application and performance are incorporated throughout the lecture series leading to an awareness of building pathology and maintenance. The subject also provides an introduction to residential services.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Understand the design principles underpinning housing shelter – structure, enclosure, services;
- Understand and interpret residential documentation including architectural, construction and shop drawings;
- Understand and use the Building Code of Australia and key Australian Standards to design housing elements such as concrete slabs, floors, walls and roof systems;
- Understand the roles of the various actors in housing production, clients, builders, sub-contractors, building inspectors, product manufactures;
- Link basic structural design concepts with current residential construction practices;
- Identify design and construction solutions on building sites through critical observation;
- Communicate those design and construction solutions by means of sketches and drawings;
- Identify and evaluate alternative design and construction systems.
Generic skills
- Analytical skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Drawing reading skills.
- Research skills.
Last updated: 18 March 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR10004 | Engineering Technology and Society | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
OR
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONS10001 | Principles of Building | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| ENGR10005 | Statics | Semester 2 |
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: 18 March 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four minor assignments due in week 3, 6, 9, and 12
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 20% |
Major assignment
| Week 12 | 20% |
An examination
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 18 March 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andrew Martel Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2X1 hour lectures and 1 hour torial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: aamartel@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 18 March 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Coursework notes available.
Recommended texts and other resources
R. Barry (1999), The Construction of Buildings, Vol. 1, Ed. 7, Wiley-Blackwell.
A. Hanaor (1998), Principles of Structures, Wiley-Blackwell.
G. Wilkie (2003), Building Your Own Home, New Holland.
- Subject notes
Students who were admitted in the BEnvs pre-2013 and have completed ENVS10003 Constructing Environments, may seek approval for a prerequisite waiver from the subject coordinator.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Architecture major Major Construction major Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Breadth Track Construction Breadth Track Construction Technologies and Principles Breadth Track Introduction to Construction - 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 Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- 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.
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: 18 March 2023