Specialised Construction

• • Advanced and innovative construction techniques and methodologies for specialised works, such as:
  • • deep excavations, basement construction and dewatering
  • • retaining walls, structural concrete and underpinning
  • • temporary support, soil stabilisation and demolition

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-CME106-High-rise Construction
• CUR-CME150 (Not currently available)

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Admission to degree required.

In this subject, students will examine advanced techniques and methodologies used in construction works, such as deep excavations, basement construction, dewatering, retaining walls, soil stabilisation, underpinning, structural concrete, temporary support and demolition.

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.

• Case Study Tasks 1 (50%)
• Case Study Tasks 2 (50%)

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