Unit details
SRT251 - Construction and Structures 2
| Offered at: | (S) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | H Davies |
| Prerequisite: | SRT151 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit integrates knowledge understanding of construction developed in SRT151 Construction and Structures 1 and provides opportunity to further understanding of structural principles and construction methodologies applied to medium-rise commercial and industrial buildings through a systematic examination of their design and construction. Structural topics include: interdiction to permanent and temporary forces acting on structural elements and systems; principles governing election of structural systems; structural behaviour and adequacy of building components including formwork and scaffolding. Construction topics include: site operations, sub-structure, super-structure and enclosure methodologies for medium–rise commercial and industrial buildings. Construction site operation, prefabrication and assembly methods, materials handling and lifting processes and equipment for construction of medium-rise commercial and industrial buildings are also part of this unit.
Assessment
Two assignments (30% group, 30% individual) 60%, examination 40%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2967 | $3059 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
