Concrete Construction Systems (ABPL90435)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Construction of commercial and high-rise buildings relies heavily on the use of reinforced concrete for its structural components. This subject introduces students to reinforced concrete systems and techniques for constructing commercial and high-rise buildings. Students will be taught how to interpret information provided by the engineers’ reinforced concrete drawings and specifications that provides the necessary means to be able to transfer documented details into the physical built form. Students will investigate structural design concepts, structural behaviour and construction methods for reinforced concrete structural members. This includes reinforced concrete frames including slab and beam systems, prestressed concrete design concepts and introduction of hybrid wall construction systems and construction methods. Other related topics include exposed concrete surface finishes, sprayed concrete technology, concrete detailing and constructability.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Read and interpret construction drawings involving reinforced and prestressed concrete and hybrid construction systems.
- Identify factors affecting the choice of concrete structural system and the construction process for medium to high rise and commercial buildings.
- Understand the effects of prestress on the behaviour of concrete structural elements
- 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
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Critically analyse problems and propose solutions
- Research and analyse new methods
- Participate effectively as a team member in the delivery of a project
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the Master of Construction course coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL90293 if taken prior to 2023
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: design and proposed construction process for reinforced concrete elements
| Week 5 | 25% |
Assignment 2: design and proposed construction process for prestressed concrete system
| Week 9 | 15% |
Examination focussing on the various structural systems covered in the subject
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator M. Reza Hosseini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture and 1X2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025