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Steel and Composite Construction Systems (ABPL90293)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Vidal Paton-Cole
Overview
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Steel and composite construction systems can take many forms when used to construct commercial or industrial buildings. This subject will introduce students to construction techniques and performance requirements that influence material selection for constructing low to medium rise office or apartment buildings, hospitals and institutional buildings, shopping centres and sporting facilities. Each project has characteristic structural forms and resultant methods of construction. Structural design concepts for steel, composite and hybrid construction systems are analysed and their influence on construction methods assessed. The topics covered include the interpretation of steel framed systems, industrial ground slabs, basement construction and site retention methods, piling systems and construction methods to suit various geotechnical conditions, composite construction, tilt slab construction methods, precast concrete building systems and hybrid floor construction systems.
Incidental costs
Students will be required to purchase personal protective equipment (steel-toed boots, hard-hat, hi-vis vest and safety goggles); Students may use equipment from a previous subject if these are in good working condition.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Appreciate the factors affecting the choice of steel and composite structural system, the choice of construction materials, and the construction process for commercial and industrial buildings.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the designers, builders and other parties involved in the design and construction of commercial and industrial buildings.
- Read and interpret construction drawings involving steel and composite components.
- Communicate construction solutions by means of reports, sketches and drawings.
- Propose and evaluate alternative construction systems or innovative construction methods to reduce time and cost of the project while achieving the intended quality.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- problem solving skills;
- analytical skills;
- communication skills.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 2
Approval from the Course Coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
702-672 Concrete Structures and Construction
702-677 Structures and Construction Systems
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1: design and proposed construction process for a steel portal frame system
| Week 4 | 20% |
Assignment 2: design and proposed construction process for composite construction or an industrial building system
| Week 10 | 20% |
Examination focussing on the various structural systems covered in the subject
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Vidal Paton-Cole Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture and 1X2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Vidal Paton-Cole
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
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- 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: 30 January 2024