Engineering Materials & Construction

    Unit code: NEC2103 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    The unit covers the behaviour, properties, performance and limitations of the most widely used construction materials such as concrete, steel, timber as well as other construction materials such as polymers and composites. In addition, the unit gives an introduction to construction equipment, techniques and OH&S requirements used by the Civil and Architectural Engineering industry.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Identify the types, properties and applicability of materials; most commonly used in civil and architectural engineering construction work (i.e. concrete, steel and timber);
    2. Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of other construction materials including masonry, aluminium, glass, polymers and composites;
    3. Distinguish between the types of plant and equipment, and apply construction processes for a variety of civil and architectural engineering construction processes;
    4. Investigate materials, equipment and construction techniques for a specific project; and
    5. Evaluate OH&S and environmental requirements for working on a construction site with specific material, plant or project.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Group Laboratory Report(s)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Group PBL-Type Report and Individual Report Poster
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Individual Scientific Poster
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Two (2) Tests (Individual)

    Required reading

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    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
    NHEA | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
    NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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