Course overview
This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills on the construction of high-rise
Buildings, and will cover an array of topics such as a history of tall buildings, their structural elements including wind and seismic loading's through to handling of materials, people movement within the building, de-construction, sustainability and modular high rise construction.
- High Rise Construction - Part 1
- High Rise Construction - Part 2
- High Rise Construction - Part 3
Course learning outcomes
- Have an in-depth understanding of the history and evolution of high-rise buildings.
- Critically review multi-story construction methods and materials used for the construction of high-rise buildings.
- Gain an understanding of building dead and live loads, as well as seismic and wind loads on tall buildings.
- Evaluate the logistics involved in the construction of a building such as materials handling, and people movement and the methods of demolishing a high-rise building.
- Explore the use of smart building technology and sustainability of high-rise buildings.
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