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CONMGNT 3005 - Civil Engineering Works and Construction

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Groundworks underpin integrity and severability of buildings and infrastructures. This course provides insight into the evaluation, construction and practice of groundworks by applying the fundamentals of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The course explores the purpose, types, design and construction of temporary works, dewatering, excavations and slopes, basements and retention structures, and foundations.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CONMGNT 3005
    Course Civil Engineering Works and Construction
    Coordinating Unit Construction Management
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites CEME 2004 or CIVILENG 2004
    Assessment Exam, assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr An Deng

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    A full timetable will be available to students through MyUni.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Propose earthwork plans to guide field excavation and achieve design, logistic and timeline requirements;
    2 Plan and manage slopes and ramps to facilitate undertaking of earthwork in a safe environment;
    3 Identify key plant types used for civil works, explain plant features and describe typical techniques to set up site;
    4 Be aware of purpose and types of temporary and protective works and plan and layout works required to meet construction specifications;
    5 Explain construction and design of open pumping and wells, calculate flow rate, well size and numbers and operate dewatering plans;
    6 List shallow and deep foundation types, meet footing quality requirements, check for bearing capacity and carry out proof rolling;
    7 Compare retaining structure types, propose retaining walls based on field conditions and evaluate retaining wall stability.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1-7

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1-7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Required resources include the course notes, lecture slides, class recordings, and assignment handouts.  These resources are made accessible to students on MyUni.
    Recommended Resources

    Students are encouraged to use the University Library to explore resources, digitally or in prints, that are related the topics of this course.  Part of the library resources are listed below:

    • Groundwater Lowering in Construction, 2nd ed., Cashman, P., Preene, M.
    • Moving the Earth, 7th ed., Schmitt, R., et al.
    • Pile Design and Construction Practice, 5th ed., Tomlinson, M., Woodward, J.
    • Temporary Works: Principles of design and construction, 2nd ed., Pallett, P., Filip, R.
    Online Learning
    MyUni is the online learning platform of this course. All resources will be placed on MyUni. In addition, the MyUni Discussion Boards and Gradebook will also be utilised to assist students with undertaking of this course.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course will be delivered in the format of lectures supported by workshops, trips, assignments, and practical projects.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total
    Lectures 24 0 24
    Workshops 24 12 36
    Assignments 0 45 45
    Exam Preparation 0 42 42
    Exam (x1) 3 0 3
    Total 51 99 150
    Learning Activities Summary

    This course explores the following topics:

    • Excavation and Slopes
      Excavation plan, earthwork organisation, safety of slope and ramps;
    • Plant and Techniques
      Earthwork plant types, features, operational techniques;
    • Temporary and Protective Works
      Purposes and types of temporary and protective works, plan and layout of works;
    • Dewatering
      Opening pumping and wells, calculations of flow rate, well size, quantifies and layout;
    • Foundations
      Shallow and deep foundations, footing quality control, bearing capacity check, proof rolling;
    • Basements and Retention Structures
      Types and features of retaining walls, evaluation of safety.
    These topics are delivered using a set of integrated learning units designed to motivate students to attain learning outcomes of this course. The learning activity details are provided on MyUni.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Assignments 40 Individual or group Formative Weeks 3-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.7.
    Examination 60 Individual Summative Exam period 40% min 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.7.
    Total 100
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

    This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
     
    This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment is structured as follows.

    Assessment Task Topic Weight
    Assignment 1 Excavation & Slopes 8%
    Assignment 2 Plant & Technique 4%
    Assignment 3 Temporary & Protective Works 4%
    Assignment 4 Dewatering 8%
    Assignment 5 Foundations 8%
    Assignment 6 Basements & Retention Structures 8%
    Examination Examinable Topics 60%
    Total 100%
    Note: Assessment task details are given on MyUni.  

    Submission
    Submit assessment to MyUni Assignments portal.  The submission due times are given below.  The times are indictive and are subject to updating.

    Assessment Task Topic Releasing
    Due Time
    Assignment 1 Excavation & Slopes Week 2 Week 4
    Assignment 2 Plant & Technique Week 4 Week 5
    Assignment 3 Temporary & Protective Works Week 5 Week 6
    Assignment 4 Dewatering Week 6 Week 8
    Assignment 5 Foundations Week 8 Week 10
    Assignment 6 Basements & Retention Structures Week 10 Week 12
    Examination Examinable Topics Examination week Examination week
    Note:
    (1) Assessment is submitted electronically to assignment portals on MyUni.
    (2) Assessment is subject to Academic Integrity Policy (link).  Turnitin and manual comparison are used to detect similarities for assessment.
    (3) Refer to assessment policy Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) (link) for other assessment submission requirements.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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