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Advanced Construction Technology (ABPL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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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: 1 February 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:
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- Corporate Management informal specialisation in the MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management
Option 2
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management
- 300 point Master of Construction Management major in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 400pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90293 | Steel and Composite Construction Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90435 | Concrete 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: 1 February 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: 1 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator M.Reza Hosseini 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 1 February 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Project Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Research and Development - 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: 1 February 2024