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CIVL3811: Engineering Design and Construction

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CIVL3811: Engineering Design and Construction

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The objective of this unit is to develop an understanding of the construction methods, strategies, equipment and machinery used across a broad range of civil engineering construction activities, together with the engineering principles that underpin their design and delivery. Students gain insight into the design principles and techniques involved in planning these activities, introducing the role of the design engineer and the integration of design with construction practice. The unit also prepares students for the role of a site engineer by familiarising them with the planning and execution of construction activities under the supervision of experienced professionals. Course content may be adapted to reflect current and planned infrastructure projects in Sydney, New South Wales and across Australia. Current topics include hard rock tunnelling and underground excavation; soft ground tunnelling; underground and cut-and-cover tunnelling; earth retaining systems; piling; formwork and falsework; wind engineering; earthquake engineering and sustainable design; civil construction in environmentally sensitive areas; bridge construction methods; quality assurance documentation for construction projects; occupational health and safety in the construction industry; post-tensioned and prestressed concrete construction; and civil engineering in marine environments. Alongside these construction themes, students develop applied structural analysis capabilities using Strand7, the unit's finite element package, supported by training videos and weekly consultation sessions. Analysis skills span static, dynamic, stress and modal analysis, and are applied to composite structures, post-tensioned floor systems, foundations and retaining walls, tunnels, bridges, high-rise wind loading, and fire and dam engineering. By the end, students will be able to connect design intent with buildable, safe, and sustainable construction solutions, a foundation for professional practice and internship placement in the civil construction industry.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Civil Engineering
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	CIVL1810 or CIVL2810
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	CIVL4811
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate knowledge of the construction techniques and processes of building composite structures, including material selection, design considerations, fabrication methods, and installation procedures.
LO2. Understand the principles and benefits of post-tensioning in concrete floor systems, including improved structural performance, reduced cracking, increased load-carrying capacity, and enhanced durability.
LO3. Understand the importance and significance of detailing in reinforced concrete members, including ensuring structural integrity, durability, and meeting design requirements.
LO4. Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of foundations and retaining walls in civil engineering, including their roles, functions, and importance in providing stability and support to structures and soil slopes.
LO5. Understand the principles and concepts of tunnel engineering, specifically focusing on the role of rock mechanics in the design, construction, and maintenance of tunnels.
LO6. Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of bridge engineering, including the roles, functions, and importance of bridges in transportation infrastructure.
LO7. Identify and analyze the different types of bridges, such as beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, and cable-stayed bridges, and understand their structural behavior, advantages, and limitations.
LO8. Understand the principles and concepts of wind loading on high-rise buildings, including the effects of wind forces on structural behavior, design considerations, and the importance of wind engineering in tall building design.
LO9. Understand the principles and concepts of green construction and sustainable design, specifically focusing on the use of bamboo as a renewable and environmentally friendly material for light structures.
LO10. Understand the codes, regulations, and standards governing building technology, including building codes, energy codes, accessibility requirements, and environmental regulations. Collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and construction professionals to integrate building technology considerations into the overall design and construction process, ensuring coordination and optimization of building systems.
LO11. Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of earthquake loading in structures, including the causes and characteristics of earthquakes, and the effects of seismic forces on buildings and infrastructure.
LO12. Evaluate the performance of building materials and systems under fire conditions, including the behavior of structural elements, fire spread through combustible materials, and the effectiveness of fire protection measures.
LO13. Identify and analyze the different types of dams, such as gravity dams, arch dams, embankment dams, and rockfill dams, and understand their design considerations, structural behavior, and construction techniques.
LO14. Apply engineering principles and analysis techniques to perform structural analysis using FEA, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, stress analysis, and modal analysis.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2021	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 2 2022	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2022	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 2 2023	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2024	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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CIVL3811: Engineering Design and Construction

2026 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

Disclaimer

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