CIVL 7011 Building Engineering

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300713

Coordinator Brendan Kirkland Opens in new window

Description The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that contribute to decisions in building design in respect of compliance with building regulations and standards. Topics include soil classification for construction, footing systems, loadings and their evaluation, structural materials and systems, structural behaviour and strength, and failure and rectification.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Services Engineering

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects CUVL5001 - Building Engineering
LGYB 8310 - Building Engineering

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 3 x 30 minutes 30 N Individual
Report 4000 words 40 N Individual
Final Exam 2 hours 30 N Individual

Teaching Periods