Online Courses Handbook 2003

302785 (v.1) Construction Technology and Materials 262

Area:	Department of Civil Engineering
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11067 (v.2) Civil Surveying 263 or any previous version AND 302778 (v.1) Structural Materials 261 or any previous version
Construction Technology - earthworks - Types and uses of earthmoving plant, components in earthmoving machines. Earthworks volumes and centroids, mass haul diagrams, machine cycle times, optimisation of production, queuing theory, tyre selection. Costing of earthmoving plant. Methods of excavation, dewatering, piles, diaphragm walls, sheet piling systems. Materials - Principles of fire prevention and building codes. Compartmentation, means of egress. Active and passive fire protection. Fire testing of materials, fire ratings. Selection of materials through performance. Paint technology. Sealants. Energy efficient buildings. Bitumen and bituminous surfacings.