Undergraduate CUR-CME106-2019

High Rise Construction

Build your knowledge of commercial and industrial construction technology. Uncover the structure of buildings and materials used from footings to formwork. Learn to read and interpret plans and clarify building requirements in commercial construction.

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$1,169 $1,419

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

4.2

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

25 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

analyse the effectiveness of various construction processes used in high rise buildings
evaluate the application and performance of materials used in local and international high rise construction
produce construction details that illustrate and support component interfaces.

Topics covered

- Introduction / Site Investigation
- Site Surveying
- Footings
- Basements
- Retaining Walls
- Piling
- Frames
- Suspended Floors
- Roofs
- External Walls, Facings and Claddings
- Formwork
- Prestressed Concrete
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Glossary
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME101-Low Rise Construction , or CUR-CME110

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Commercial Construction.

This subject broadens students' knowledge in commercial and industrial areas of construction technology. Students will examine how commercial and industrial buildings are built and how materials are used in them and develop the ability to read plans and illustrate construction details. Fieldwork is a component of this subject.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Folio (20%)
Folio (30%)
Invigilated exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors

Level 4 Subjects - Professional
Level 4 Subjects - Honours