CONMGNT 3005 - Civil Engineering Works and Construction
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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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 Course Planner.
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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.
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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.
- Excavation and Slopes
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.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
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.
Note: Assessment task details are given on MyUni.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%
Submission
Submit assessment to MyUni Assignments portal. The submission due times are given below. The times are indictive and are subject to updating.
Note: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
(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 Access Adelaide.
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