Area: | Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
Credits: | 37.5 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12091 (v.2) Building Technology 243 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Demolition and recycling of buildings including major plant items. Civil engineering technology. The movement of people, communication and telecommunication systems. Maintenance of buildings. Case studies and facilities management. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of civil engineering, specialised construction techniques and building management processes. An ability to apply theoretical knowledge in solving practical problems. |
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: | Illingworth, J. R. (2000), Construction Methods & Planning (second edition). London, E & F N Spon. Harris, F. (1989), Modern Construction Equipment and Methods. Harlow, England, Longman Scientific and Technical. Foster, J. and Harington, R. (1994), Mitchell's Building Series: Structure and Fabric Part 1 (fifth edition). London, BT Batsford Ltd. Foster, J and Harington, R. (1994) Mitchell's Building Series: Structure and Fabric Part 2 (fifth edition). London, BT Batsford Ltd. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 45%, Assignment 2 35%, Class Exercises 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Trimester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Trimester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Trimester 3 | Y | | |
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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