16265 Construction Technology 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject examines construction technology for multiple occupancy, medium density residential buildings. Terminology and construction/design details for typical construction solutions are examined in detail for attached housing, walk up apartments and other medium residential types. The subject explores the main construction systems, processes and principles that construction managers should be familiar with for this type of construction. Students develop an understanding of relevant building regulations and compliance issues. The subject incorporates investigation of alternative construction techniques, materials handling and trade-based construction productivity issues.
The subject provides important principles for professional practice involving onsite construction and strategic construction decision making.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Ability to effectively manage the interface between design and construction processes for projects as relating to multi-unit residential construction |
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| 2. | Ability to demonstrate an understanding of construction technology and structural principals as relating to multi-unit residential construction |
| 3. | Ability to understand and operate effectively within the social, legal and technical framework of the design and construction process as relating to multi-unit residential construction |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Operate effectively within the social, legal and technical framework of the design and construction process. (P.1)
- Effectively manage the interface between design and construction processes for projects. (P.3)
- Demonstrate an understanding of construction technology and structural principles. (P.10)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
Weekly on campus: 3 hour lecture/tutorials plus practical workshops.
Face-to-face classes will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including short presentations, videos, simulation and guest speakers from industry.
Active learning opportunities will be integrated across these sessions via discussion and iterative problem solving activities relating to a model case study apartment project. Here, students apply their learning by interrogating design documentation, construction technology information and applied process information to solve real world construction problems (developed with experts from industry). Students will work together and learn collaboratively in small groups and actively using internet based technologies for searching and accessing the relevant information to solve problems. In class, quizzes are regularly conducted as part of the above problem solving activities thus providing students with rapid feedback on learning outcomes, through in class discussion of the answers immediately thereafter.
These methods will be complemented by supportive modes of learning. In addition, online reference and resource material will be provided throughout the semester to coordinate and enrich the above structure. Students will be further engaged through the use of pre-reading and online briefing videos, as required.
The above approach aims to help students apply and demonstrate their understanding through a mix of hypothetical decision making situations, applied to real world scenarios.
Content (topics)
a. Medium Density Residential Construction
b. Footings and Substructure Systems (basement construction)
c. Temporary site works (scaffolding, hoardings, site buildings, environmental controls)
d. Excavation (including shoring and dewatering)
e. Sub Surface Drainage
f. Load Bearing Walls
g. Concrete Floor Systems
h. Alternative wall and floor systems
i. Noise and fire resistant construction
j. Stair construction
k. Waterproofing wet areas and balconies
l. Claddings and applied finishes
m. Selection of suitable materials
n. National Construction Code and compliance
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Construction process and design detailing exercises and quizzes
| Intent: | To assist students in understanding construction design, detailing and how work processes take place onsite. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.1, P.10 and P.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Exercises | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Details to be provided separately i.e. to be issued at the same time as the subject outline | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Formal examination covering all subject content
| Intent: | To examine students across the spectrum of the content in the subject | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.1, P.10 and P.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Examination | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Details to be provided separately | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
Required texts
1. Australian Building Codes Board, National Construction Code, available online at http://www.abcb.gov.au/Resources/Publications/NCC/NCC-2016-Complete-Series
2. UTS (2009), “Guide to Assignment Writing”, Faculty of Business, UTS
3. Detailed content and reference material will be provided via presentations, video, visual content and web content - all accessible using UTS Online. These resources will be used weekly, as assigned accordingly within UTS Online