702-337 Construction Technology 3A

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

702-237 Construction Technology 2A

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

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; stormwater 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 (e.g. exercises, essays, class presentations) equivalent to not more than 5000 words and one examination of up to 2 hours (which could take the form of a class test). Exercises may relate to work being undertaken in other subjects.