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11430 (v.3) Building Surveying Structures 503


 

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11426 (v.3) Building Surveying Structures 501 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Sketch load path diagrams for building frames acted upon by gravity, wind and earthquake loading. Structural elements in timber, reinforced concrete, steel and masonry for strength and serviceability. Gravity retaining walls for stability. Analysis of large structures using standard software.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of legal issues relevant to contemporary professional practice in the discipline.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 40%, Class Test 1 20%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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