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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Civil and Environmental Engineering

421-352 Construction Engineering

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Mr Colin Duffield

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

22 lectures, 17 hours practice classes and site visits

Objectives:

At the completion of this subject the student should:

  • understand the role that a well-planned site investigation plays in construction methods;

  • have been introduced to construction practices including equipment, techniques and applications;

  • have an understanding of the application of engineering design to construction practice.

Content:

  • Site investigation;

  • Construction systems including foundations, cofferdams, earthworks, ground support, falsework and scaffolding, formwork, plant and equipment;

  • Design aspects of construction systems, pavements and temporary works. Plant selection including earthmoving equipment, tunnelling, cranage;

  • Construction Control.

Assessment:

One two hour written examination (60%) Two 2000 word assignments or equivalent (40%)
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