Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Volume 4 page 41)
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Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Peter Williams.
Prerequisite: Building Technology 2A
Contact: Up to 6 hours of lectures, tutorials, studio and laboratory work, and site visits per week.
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On completion of this study students should be able to demonstrate that they:
- understand the essential features and select appropriate engineering services systems; effectively supervise the work of specialist consultants and contractors; ensure optimum integration of engineering services in design and construction and system compliance with authorities' requirements;
- can effectively apply the principles of fire and security control to design and construction projects;
- have an appreciation of building materials, their characteristics and detailing;
Content:
Services: Water supply including hot water heating plant and distribution systems; sanitary plumbing and drainage, sewage treatment for unsewered situations; liquid trade waste and solid refuse disposal, including incineration; storm water and sub-soil drainage; electrical services, including telecommunications and mechanical circulation systems; space heating, fire and security control in buildings; the planning of services intensive spaces. Materials: An extension of the study of building materials such as timber and timber products, metals, plastics, concrete, masonry, glass, ceramics, sheet materials, sealants, paints and other finishes; weathering and performance over time; influence of design factors on material behaviour.
Assessment:
Assignments (eg: exercises, essays, class presentations) equivalent to not more than 5,000 words and one examination of up to 2 hours (which could take the form of a class test). (Details, including the weighting of assessment, will be made available in the first 2 weeks of semester). Exercises may relate to work being undertaken in other subjects.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Volume 4 page 41)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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