SRT251 - Construction and Structures 2
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Glenn Costin |
| Prerequisite: | SRT151 or SRT112 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
Content
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in the construction of simple residential building covered in SRT151, and develops that knowledge in the construction of larger, more complex, industrial and commercial buildings. Students will learn about the various structural solutions available to carry significant dead and live loads, and to span and cover wide areas, such as portal frames, and web truss systems. Students will also learn about the characteristics of various proprietary products, such as roofing materials, framing systems, walling components, and building services. Structural processes and issues will also be covered in matters such as, site preparation, fabrication techniques, construction methodologies, as well as component detailing and joining.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain and apply structural principles applicable to commercial and industrial buildings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify and apply the choices of construction processes, materials and structure for commercial and industrial buildings to generate economical and technically buildable outcomes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Appreciate the role of services integration in the construction process of commercial and industrial buildings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Appreciate how building information is modelled and communicated to aid in the construction of buildings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Online quizzes | Four 15-minute online quizzes. | 10% (4 x 2.5%) | Weeks 2, 3, 6 and 7 |
| Assessment 2 Group case study analysis report and presentation | Collaborative feasibility report inclusive of drawings, and oral presentation. | 40% (30%, 10%) (Report, Presentation) | Weeks 5 and 10 |
| Assessment 3 Construction technology portfolio | Portfolio inclusive of sketches, label drawings, and developing load paths. | 10% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 Applied structural solution task | Solution to project based scenarios. | 40% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the applied structural solution task.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRT251 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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