Advanced Construction Technology (ABPL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90293 | Steel and Composite Construction Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 3
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Toong-khuan Chan 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 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Research and Development Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project 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.
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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
Last updated: 31 January 2024