Undergraduate CUR-CME302-2018

Engineering Measurement

Inspect engineering measurement rules for complex civil, resource infrastructure and industrial projects. Use Australian and international measurement standards. Interpret and calculate specifications and drawings. Measure engineering works.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.57

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

interpret and communicate the principles and rules for measuring engineering works
interpret specifications and drawings for measuring engineering works
produce measurements for engineering works in accordance with industry principles and rules.

Topics covered

- Measuring Civil Engineering Works
- Measuring Site Clearance and Demolition
- Measuring Excavation and Filling
- Measuring Slopes, Tunnels and Shafts
- Measuring Dredging, Piling and Caissons
- Measuring Roads, Pavings and Railway Track Works
- Introduction to Measuring Mechanical Installations
- Measuring Simple Mechanical Services
- Measuring Simple Electrical Installations
- Introduction to Measuring Hydraulic Services
- Measuring Simple Plumbing Services
- Measuring Simple Drainage Services
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

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

CUR-CME201-Building Measurement

Others

Note: Level 3 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 2 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Civils and Service Measurement.

An examination of the principles and rules of engineering measurement in infrastructure and industrial projects, using Australian and international standard methods of measurement. The subject focuses on measurement of construction works not classified as simple [residential, institutional and commercial] building works, rather civil and resource infrastructure as well as industrial projects.

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Assessments

Assignment — Measurement Task (15%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Case Study — Group Task (35%)

Textbooks

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

Textbooks are not required.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

5 available majors

Level 1 Open Subjects
Level 2 Subjects
Level 3 Subjects
Level 4 Subjects - Professional
Level 4 Subjects - Honours