Building Structures and Geomechanics 1

Course aim

The aim of this course is to examine the behaviour of structures with particular reference to the practice of Building Surveying.

Course content

Structural frameworks; Joints in frameworks; Loads on buildings; Bracing of low rise buildings; Bracing of high rise buildings; Load paths in multistorey buildings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
BUIL 5008	Building Structures 5
BUIL 5009	Building Structures 6
Group 2
CIVE 1002	Structures 1
CIVE 2004	Structures 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.055
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.