208-102 Field Engineering

The objectives of this subject are to help students apply basic engineering principles to the investigation, design and management of:

• irrigation systems;

• hydraulic networks;

• agricultural and horticultural machinery and implements;

• farm structures and buildings;

• landscape modifications;

• farmstead planning and farm layout;

• and rural enterprise establishment and development.

The content includes:

• units and measurement;

• environmental measurement;

• surveying;

• hydraulics, fluid mechanics and hydrology;

• principles of traction;

• agricultural and horticultural machinery;

• strength of materials and structures;

• buildings and environmental control;

• occupational health and safety;

• project management and project planning; and

• CAD/CAM.

A three-hour examination (60%), and four practical/tutorial reports (40%).