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 702-411 Advanced Construction

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr Peter Ashford

Prerequisites

702-308 Structures and Construction 3A and 702-309 Structures and Construction 3B

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

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

Subject Description

The practice of building rehabilitation, recycling, and its technical considerations. Methods of investigative techniques, repair and protection of concrete structures strengthening existing structures. The development, form and structural behaviour of spatial structures including space frames, membrane and cable supported structures with emphasis on buildability and construction aspects. The building facade, architectural, performance and construction detailing. The behaviour, construction and elementary design concepts of long span timber structures. Steel fibre reinforced concrete slab technology. High strength high performance concrete. Construction of superflat concrete floor slabs.

Assessment

One 2-hour examination. Written and drawn assignments equivalent to not more than 5000 words.



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