School of Property Construction and Project Management
BASc (hons) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Course: BUIL1288 STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS II
ASSESSMENT Semester 1 2017
1. Teaching Staff
David CHAN
2. Date issued: 5th September 2017
3. Date for submission: Part 1 20th October 2017
Part 2 24th November 2017
4. Submission procedure
This coursework must be submitted by 12pm on due date and must be
accompanied by a standard cover sheet and submitted electronically. You are
strongly advised to keep your own copy of the submitted work. Submission of
this coursework must conform to the instructions for the submission of
coursework issued by the DSC.
5. Date marked work will be returned
Marked coversheets will normally be returned within 2 weeks of the submission
date.
6. Aims and Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Analyse and apply construction technologies used in commercial
construction, both local and global.
Select and justify the use of construction technologies appropriate to
diverse construction sites.
Evaluate different technologies used in high rise construction.
Determine and justify the optimal construction technologies for use in the
different stages of construction.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management
theory to your professional practice and/or further study.
Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in
depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction
management stakeholders.
Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and
apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced
based solutions to industry problems or issues.
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Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual
independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry
issues and imperatives.
9. Assignment
Scenario / Introduction:
Your Client, a family Trust, has for many years been the freehold owner of a
piece of land on 2-8 Gas Works Lane (imagine its a place in Singapore). The
buildings together with the adjacent land are shown on the attached location
plan, floor layout plan and a section through the building. The drawings
provided are not complete but gives indicative details of the property.
The site is close to the conversed district. Vehicular access is off a private
road and there is a River running along the south boundary of the site. The
site is believed to be contaminated (with industrial spillage and waste). A
limited inspection and laboratory testing of the existing buildings has indicated
that some of the defect are mainly related to chemical attack associated with
carbonisation, sulphate attack, calcium silicate reaction, high alumina cement
and chloride attack. The building also has presence of asbestos (blue and
white asbestos) based material located around service pipe work and ducts.
All the buildings are vacant and the Trust has been considering
redevelopment of the site.
A scheme has been prepared to provide low cost housing for local people,
with full Planning Consent recently obtained. The Trust is entirely self-
sufficient and will fund the scheme from its own resources. Whilst it requires
any scheme to be financially viable, the Trust Deed states maximization of
profits is not a primary consideration. The planners have indicated they wish
the street scene on the corner of the site to be maintained by retention of
Bridge House. The approved scheme involves firstly, the alteration and
refurbishment of Bridge House, to provide flats and basement storage.
Secondly demolition of the industrial out buildings on site to allow the
construction of new 24 storey high rise tower block with basement car parking
and other external works.
The annual meeting of the Trust is to take place shortly.
Certain family members of the Trust have voiced concerns over a number of
issues including:
1. Access to and over the site;
2. Security and privacy of those who will reside there;
3. The provision of residential accommodation on a site that is believed to be
Contaminated;
4. Demolition of the Industrial buildings and contamination;
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5. Control of construction work minimizing pollution of the Shing Munn
River;
6. High water table and Waterproofing;
7. Technical review of the New build:
give consideration to indicative layouts, orientation and elevations;
examine the key structural elements - choice of structure, floors, roof,
claddings and materials;
Introduction of an atrium within the scheme;
Zero maintenance;
Water proofing in basement area;
Services - how these would be integrated within proposed the
building;
Fire protection and acoustics;
Construction methodology clearly identifying any risks and any
preventative measure etc
8. Workplace Health and Safety obligations;
9. Railway line in close proximity;
10. Indication of the professional team that will be needed and how the Trust
can control the scheme.
The six members of the Trust to whom responsibility to prepare and
recommend a scheme was delegated, wish to prepare themselves for these
and other issues which could be raised at next meetings held in August and
September 2017.
Your Client has retained your company as D+B Contractors and Facilities
Managers (offering a full range of services ranging from Professional Design
and Build services together with Health and Safety).
You have been assigned this project as Construction Managers by your
employer Blue Ribbon SMII Contractors Pty Ltd and subject your Clients
approval of the your findings, the project is anticipated to start in early
November.
In designated teams of no more than four persons, you are tasked with
preparing a detailed group report on the technical aspects of the new build
project. Your report should aim to provide a critical evaluation of the use of
construction technology in the building.
You are required to present a technical report in two parts:
Part 1: 20th October 2017
Part 2: 24th November 2017
Your group must justify the options considered and why you have chosen a
particular method of construction. You consider appropriate to the overall
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scheme and prepare free hand (or CAD/BIM) well annotated detailed
sketches with specifications to illustrate your underst anding.
Part 1: Worth 25% of the total assessment
Due: 20th Oct 2017
TASK: 1.1
Your urgent advice and guidance is required as follows:
1. Prepare a detailed demolition methodology as part of the tender
documentation for removal of existing outbuildings and where appropriate
provide proportionate well annotated sketches and details. Prepare a
Safety Work Method Statement for demolition.
2. Critically evaluate suitable foundation options and select one type (with
well-reasoned discussion on your choice). Produce well detailed
annotated sketches and method statement and SWMS.
3. Site layout together with evaluate different approaches to excavations to
forming basement method and produce a method statement and SWMS
4. Provide a critical review of modern waterproofing systems and
recommend one that is most appropriate in terms of cost, effectiveness
and minimum maintenance. Provide detailed annotated sketches and
specification with method statement SWMS.
TASK: 1.2
1. Critically evaluate the different forms of structural frames for rise
construction and make recommendations to the most suitable. Your
appraisal must include annotated sketches and sections of key element
and connections.
2. Provide a construction methodology for each method considered above
and produce a SWMS for the recommended.
3. Critically evaluate the choice of floors and roofs within the structural frame
and recommend the most suitable. Your appraisal must include annotated
sketches and sections of key element and connections.
4. Provide a construction methodology for each method considered in floors
and roofs and produce a SWMS for the recommended.
The scope of the report should be centred on the following themes:
Introduction
Demolition methodology
Choice of foundation
Basement and Site layout
Waterproofing systems
Choice of structure
Structural Frame - construction methodology
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Choice of floors and roofs
Floors and Roofs construction methodology
Conclusions
Marking Criteria:
Team Criteria Value
member
All Communication skills, structure presentation including 2.5%
references
1 Demolition 20%
2 Choice of foundations 20%
3 Basement and site layout 20%
4 Waterproofing 20%
1 Choice of structure 20%
2 Structural frame construction methodology 20%
3 Choice of floor and roof 20%
4 Floor and roof construction methodology 20%
All Presentation 2.5%
Total 25%
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Part 2: Worth 25% of the total assessment
Due: 24th Nov 2017
1. Critically evaluate forms of enclosures and select two types (with well-
reasoned discussion on your choices). Produce well detailed annotated
sketches and method statement and SWMS.
2. Critically appraise the defects in claddings and produce a best practice
guide to reduce defects occurring.
3. Critically appraise the defects in concrete structures causes, symptoms,
defects and remedies to produce a best practice guide.
4. Provide critical maintenance management in high rise construction and
provide a planned maintenance program.
Your report should be centred on the following themes:
Introduction
Enclosures
Defects in claddings
Defects in concrete
Maintenance Management
Conclusions
Marking Criteria:
Team Criteria Value
member
All Communication skills, structure presentation including 2.5%
references
1 Enclosures 22.5%
2 Cladding defects 22.5%
3 Concrete 22.5%
4 Maintenance management 22.5%
Total 25%
10. ASSESSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond
your control prevent submission by the published due date. An application for extension
of time must be lodged with your tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible,
and no later than one (1) working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the Universitys Extension Application Form
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf) and by emailing your course coordinator or
tutor directly. An extension of up to seven (7) calendar days may be granted if good
reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates)
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with your application. Extensions beyond seven (7) calendar days cannot be granted by
course coordinators, tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of time greater than
seven calendar days you must lodge an application for Special Consideration.
Eligibility Criteria
A student may apply for an extension of time to submit assessable work where they
have been prevented from doing so by unexpected or extenuating circumstances.
Examples of the types of circumstances which may be considered include:
a) Serious illness or psychological condition e.g. hospital admission, serious injury,
severe asthma, severe anxiety or depression. Does not include minor symptoms such
as those associated with a cold, period pain or hay fever.
b) Loss or bereavement e.g. death of a close family member, family/relationship
breakdown.
c) Hardship/trauma e.g. victim of crime, sudden loss of income or employment,
severe disruption to domestic arrangements.
Original documentary evidence should be provided to substantiate the grounds of the
application.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due
date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to,
but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only
be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration
and how to apply, see:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course
coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons
for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course
Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment
(i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT
site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment.
11. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting
the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and
ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the
scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another
persons research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must
acknowledge your source. If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a
reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity.
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The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing.
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are
forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification
of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures.
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though
it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may
lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and
presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral
presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not
appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable. Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether
published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals,
reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper
citation;
Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their
source;
Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
Copying a whole or any part of another students work;
Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you; and
Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to
copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Academic integrity and plagiarism
procedure http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1, RMIT Statute No. 1
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=2z9jz5794qndz, and
RMIT Student Conduct Regulations http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93.
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