Concrete Technology and Civil Construction

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Concrete Technology and Civil Construction

Unit ID:

ENGIN2202

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(ENCOR1110 or ENGIN1003)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENCIV2020)

ASCED:

039999

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of concrete as a material and its use in various construction scenarios. Other forms of construction processes such as building and bridge types and construction details and various aspects of residential subdivision construction will also be covered.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Describe the various constituents of concrete, their function and effect on the concrete properties.

K2.	Describe the plastic- and hardened-state properties of concrete, their importance and how they are tested.

K3.	Describe the practices and principles associated with construction.

K4.	Describe the typical structural form and a selection of typical details found in contemporary buildings and bridges.

K5.	Explain how structures are built to achieve strength and stability.

Skills:

S1.	Undertake laboratory based testing to determine concrete properties.

S2.	Use appropriate theory in civil engineering concrete technology.

S3.	Sequence construction activities associated with a residential sub-division.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Specify appropriate concrete properties to suit particular applications.

A2.	Explain the causes of some of the more common defects encountered in concrete construction.

A3.	Select the most appropriate methods and practices to achieve quality concrete construction in particular applications.

A4.	Investigate and report on the technical aspects of a specified construction material or technique.

Unit Content:

•Introduction to Concrete Construction
•Constituents and properties of concrete e.g. plastic-state, hardened state hydration process durability etc
•Handling of concrete e.g. specification and ordering, transporting, placing, curing crack control
•Reinforcing and pre-stressing of concrete
•Aspects in building and bridge construction e.g. domestic structures, steel framed industrial building, pre-cast concrete construction, bridgees
•Road and sub-division construction

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1 - K3, A1, A2	Participate in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities	Class test/Quiz	5% - 10%
2.	S1, S2	Practical exercise in concrete technology	Report on practical exercise	10% - 20%
3.	S3, A4	Case study related to a building, bridge, road or sub-division construction	Oral or poster presentation	15% - 25%
4.	K1 - K5, S1 - S3, A1 - A4	An examination on any or all of the material covered in the unit.	Examination	50% - 70%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (Refer to the library website for more information: IEEE)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2013 accreditation

Attribute		Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.		Assessed
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.		Assessed
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.		Assessed
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.		Assessed
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.		Assessed
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.		Assessed
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.		Exposed
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.		Exposed
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.		Assessed
	3.4 Professional use and management of information.		Practised
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.		Exposed
	3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.		Exposed

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
		1.4.1 Identifies and critically appraises current developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
		1.5.1 Identifies and understands the interactions between engineering systems and people in the social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal and political contexts in which they operate, including both the positive role of engineering in sustainable development and the potentially adverse impacts of engineering activity in the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.5.2 Is aware of the founding principles of human factors relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.5.5 Appreciates the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.3 Appreciates the principles of safety engineering, risk management and the health and safety responsibilities of the professional engineer, including legislative requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.4 Appreciates the social, environmental and economic principles of sustainable engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.6 Appreciates the formal structures and methodologies of systems engineering as a holistic basis for managing complexity and sustainability in engineering practice.	No	Introductory
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.1 Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions.	No	Intermediate
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	No	Intermediate
		2.1.6 Critically reviews and applies relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the engineering discipline and nominated specialisations.	No	Intermediate
		2.1.7 Identifies, quantifies, mitigates and manages technical, health, environmental, safety and other contextual risks associated with engineering application in the designated engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
		3.1.1 Demonstrates commitment to uphold the Engineers Australia - Code of Ethics, and established norms of professional conduct pertinent to the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
		3.1.2 Understands the need for due-diligence in certification, compliance and risk management processes.	No	Intermediate
		3.1.3 Understands the accountabilities of the professional engineer and the broader engineering team for the safety of other people and for protection of the environment.	No	Intermediate
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.1 Is proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing English, including: a) comprehending critically and fairly the viewpoints of others; b) expressing information effectively and succinctly, issuing instruction, engaging in discussion, presenting arguments and justification, debating and negotiating to technical and non-technical audiences and using textual, diagrammatic, pictorial and graphical media best suited to the context; c) representing an engineering position, or the engineering profession at large to the broader community; d) appreciating the impact of body language, personal behaviour and other non-verbal communication processes, as well as the fundamentals of human social behaviour and their cross-cultural differences.	Yes	Intermediate
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	3.4 Professional use and management of information.
		3.4.1 Is proficient in locating and utilising information - including accessing, systematically searching, analysing, evaluating and referencing relevant published works and data; is proficient in the use of indexes, bibliographic databases and other search facilities.	Yes	Introductory
		3.4.2 Critically assesses the accuracy, reliability and authenticity of information.	Yes	Introductory
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
		3.5.3 Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning and professional development.	No	Intermediate
		3.5.4 Manages time and processes effectively, prioritises competing demands to achieve personal, career and organisational goals and objectives.	No	Intermediate
	3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
		3.6.2 Functions as an effective member or leader of diverse engineering teams, including those with multilevel, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural dimensions.	No	Intermediate
		3.6.3 Earns the trust and confidence of colleagues through competent and timely completion of tasks.	No	Intermediate