Steel and Composite Construction Systems (ABPL90293)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 4 March 2025