12089 (v.2) Building Technology 144

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12085 (v.2) Building Technology 143 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Structural elements and site investigation of single storey framed buildings. Advanced construction techniques. Metals, mastics, glass, paint and plastic materials. Lighting and daylighting science including measurement, calculation and characteristics. Associated by-laws and regulations. Mechanical installation on large scale projects.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A general understanding of principles, systems, space implications and regulations related to water supply and waste disposal. A general understanding of principles, systems, space implications and regulations related to internal air quality, ventilation for smoke control and mechanical air conditioning. An overview of electrical requirements. An overview of mechanical equipment for vertical and horizontal transportation.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Australian Standard AS 3500 (1981The National plumbing and drainage code, Standards Association of Australia, NSW Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage By Laws S.A.A. HB5, 1985, Australian Standards for plumbing students (This document contains extracts from over forty standards and includes sections on water supply, waste disposal, roof plumbing, gas, mechanical services and fire sprinkling), Standards Association of Australia, NSW National Building and Construction Industry Training Committee, (no date), Basic training manuals 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 'Water Supply', Australian Government Printing Services National Building and Construction Industry Training Committee, (no date), Basic training manuals 11-4 'Hot water systems', Australian Government Printing Services National Building and Construction Industry Training Committee, (no date), Basic training manuals 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 'Sanitary plumbing', Australian Government Printing Services National Building and Construction Industry Training Committee, (no date), Basic training manuals 12-6 'Stormwater drainage', Australian Government Printing Services Johnson, JW, 1990, Domestic construction manual (Sections K & L)', Master Builders Association, West Perth Commonwealth Experimental Building

Unit Texts:

Anderson, E.P, (1990), Air Conditioning: Home and Commercial, (4th ed), New York, MacMillan. Givoni, B., (1994), Passive and Low Energy Cooling of Buildings, New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Pita, E.G., (1989), Airconditioning principles and systems; an energy approach, (2nd ed), New York. Parlour, R.P., (1994), Building Services, New South Wales, Integral Publishing. Babbit, H.E., (1960), Plumbing, New York, McGraw-Hill.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exam (Air Conditioning plus other lectures) 60%, Exam (Wet Services) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y