302785 (v.1) Construction Technology and Materials 262

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Area:	Department of Civil Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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
Syllabus:	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. Costingof 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 ofmaterials, fire ratings. Selection of materials through performance. Paint technology. Sealants. Energy efficient buildings. Bitumen and bituminous surfacings.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of the course the student will have an understanding of the principles of fire prevention in buildings and earthworking operations for civil engineering works.
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:	References supplied throughout unit and via handouts.
Unit Texts:	Malhotra. 1982. Design of Fire Resisting Structures. Chapman Hall. Caterpillar. Caterpillar Performance Handbook.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y