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Tall Building Construction - BLDG3101
 Built Environment

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Currently enrolled in 3331 Construction Management & Property Program
 
 
Equivalent: BLDG3004
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Functional requirements and building techniques of tall buildings: foundation systems; structural systems including structural steel construction and reinforced concrete construction; enclosure systems including metal and glass cladding; ceiling and partition systems; various methods and materials commonly used to solve functional demands; comparison of systems of construction and their interrelationship; material handling and management including selection of cranes, hoists, and concrete pumps; principles of fire protection in tall building; on site observation and report on tall building construction.


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