Area: | Department of Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302783 (v.1) Civil and Structural Analysis 262 or any previous version
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302789 (v.1) Structural Design 365 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Formwork systems and components. In depth analysis of AS3610 Code. Design of formwork and falsework systems. Construction procedures for concrete bridges. Concrete pumping. Crane selection. Case studies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | The student will gain an understanding of the design of formwork and scaffolding systems. |
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: | McAdams P.F and Lee G. (1997). Formwork: A Practical Guide. E and F.N. Spon. |
Unit Texts: | Standards Association of Australia. AS3610 Formwork Code. Standards Association of Australia. AS3610 Supplement 2. Formwork Code. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 50%, Exam 50%. 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 | | |
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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