Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 97)
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421-435 "Underground Structures and Earth-sheltered Housing" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p97) : Next:421-440 | Prev:421-434
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr. W. E. Bamford
Contact: Seminars, lectures, practical work and field visits up to 4 hours per week
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the subject students should:
- have become aware of efficient and rational uses of subsurface space, as an increasingly-used component of the effective utilization of space (surface, above-ground, and subsurface) in urban areas
- have learned how to assess the total risks, benefits, and costs in analyzing an underground site, as an alternative to surface-sited structure for an equivalent end-use
- learned how some underground design considerations differ from those used for surface structures
- studied the design procedures used for some successful underground structures
- develop an understanding of the benefits of using earth-sheltered housing, to save energy in both hot and cold climates, and to gain increased protection against bushfires
- learned how to design and construct earth-sheltered houses
Content:
The historical development and current uses of underground space. Benefits and drawbacks of siting facilities underground. Trends and future opportunities for increasing uses of underground spaces in Australia and abroad. Design considerations for underground buildings. Examples of successful constructions for libraries, educational institutions, office and commercial buildings, manufacturing and storage facilities, etc;Psychological and physiological effects in underground space. Lighting, life safety, and fire protection in underground buildings. Below-grade waterproofing. Earth sheltered housing site, structural, building, and interior design. Energy use, insulation, waterproofing and cost considerations for earth-sheltered housing. Case studies of earth-sheltered housing from Australia and abroad.
Assessment:
Written assignments totalling not more than 5,000 words and one two-hour examination.
1. Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p97) : Next:421-440 | Prev:421-434
2. Architecture, Faculty of Architecture (v4, p54) : Next:705-425 | Prev:705-431
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr W E Bamford.
Contact: Seminars, lectures, practical work and field visits totalling up to 4 hours per week throughout one semester.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the subject students should:
- have become aware of efficient and rational uses of subsurface space, as an increasingly-used component of the effective utilization of space (surface, above-ground, and subsurface) in urban areas;
- have learned how to assess the total risks, benefits, and costs in analyzing an underground site, as an alternative to a surface-sited structure for an equivalent end-use;
- learned how some underground design considerations differ from those used for surface structures;
- studied the design procedures used for some successful underground structures;
- developed an understanding of the benefits of using earth-sheltered housing, to save energy in both hot and cold climates, and to gain increased protection against bushfires;
- learned how to design and construct earth-sheltered houses.
Content:
The historical development and current uses of underground space. Benefits and drawbacks of siting facilities underground. Trends and future opportunities for increasing uses of underground space in Australia and abroad. Design considerations of successful constructions for libraries, educational institutions, office and commercial buildings, manufacturing and storage facilities, etc. Psychological and physiological effects in underground space. Lighting, life safety, and fire protection in underground buildings. Below-grade waterproofing. Earth sheltered housing site, structural, building and interior design. Energy use, insulation, waterproofing, and cost considerations for earth-sheltered housing. Case studies of earth-sheltered housing from Australia and abroad.
Assessment:
Written assignments totalling not more than 5,000 words, and one 2-hour examination.
* Note that ASSESSMENT, CONTACT, CONTENT, COORDINATOR, OBJECTIVES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Architecture, Faculty of Architecture (v4, p54) : Next:705-425 | Prev:705-431
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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