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 702-310 Construction Methods and Equipment

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr Peter Ashford

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

2 lectures per week of up to 2 hours duration, including discussions/tutorials, and site visits (total 4 hours)

Subject Description

The subject examines the relationship between construction methods and resources such as plant, equipment and labour. Planning and equipment for site excavation, use of bentonite. Types and methods of underpinning and shoring to building excavations. Scaffolding and temporary site structures. Temporary power. Man hoists. Plant. Cranes and their deployment. Concrete pumps. Formwork systems and the design and detailing including Lubeka formwork. Safety and statutory regulations of construction plant.

Assessment

One 2-hour examination paper written and drawn assignments equivalent to not more than 6000 words.

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