This unit introduces students to structural principles and examination construction methodologies applied to simple residential buildings through a systematic examination of their design and construction. Structural topics include: interdiction to permanent and temporary forces acting on structural elements and systems; principles governing selection of and structural systems; structural behaviour and adequacy of building components including scaffolding. Construction topics include: site operations, sub-structure, super-structure and enclosure methodologies for residential buildings. Construction site operation, prefabrication and assembly methods, materials handling and lifting... -- Course Website
Instructor: L Osman
Prerequisites: Nil