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SSUD71-313: Commercial Construction and Engineering

Description

Commercial Construction and Engineering builds on the knowledge gained in Understanding Buildings and Structures & Materials. The environment and constraints impacting on a building construction project are analysed. Construction processes and materials common to many types of commercial building projects are examined. Processes for several ‘trades’ are discussed and construction techniques for significant components such as foundations and basements, concrete shafts and suspended floors. A range of significant plant and equipment is reviewed and other key site management issues considered.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: SSUD71-313
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,560.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,680.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,710.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $6,060.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,340.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate construction and structural principles and practice in the design and construction of medium and high rise commercial construction projects.
  2. Evaluate alternative construction systems and communicate construction solutions by means of sketches and drawings to a specialised and non-specialised audience.
  3. Critically analyse temporary works and the suitability of plant and equipment for various construction methods.
  4. Interpret structural drawings and be conversant with engineering terminology.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 22/01/2024
    Subject start: 22/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 05/02/2024
    Cancellation 2: 09/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 03/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 19/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2024
    Teaching census: 18/02/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 27/05/2024
    Subject start: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 09/06/2024
    Cancellation 2: 12/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 07/06/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 21/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/07/2024
    Teaching census: 20/06/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 23/09/2024
    Subject start: 23/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 06/10/2024
    Cancellation 2: 09/10/2024
    Last enrolment: 04/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 18/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 03/11/2024
    Teaching census: 17/10/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 03/02/2025
    Subject start: 03/02/2025
    Cancellation 1: 17/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 21/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 03/03/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 20/03/2025
    Teaching census: 02/03/2025
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 22/01/2024
Subject start: 22/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 05/02/2024
Cancellation 2: 09/02/2024
Last enrolment: 03/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 19/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2024
Teaching census: 18/02/2024