Requisite(s): 48310 Introduction to Civil Engineering
Fields of practice: Civil Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Tom Anderson
The objective of this subject is to give a broad-based introduction to the construction industry and to emphasise the technical and managerial skills needed by engineering professionals working in this area. On completing the subject students should have a well developed awareness of the equipment, processes and methodology associated with construction work; be able to estimate productivity of earthmoving equipment using cycle time data and correctly balance fleets of machinery; have a basic understanding of preliminary and detailed cost estimating; have a basic understanding of project management; be able to identify many of the day-to-day problems encountered on construction sites; and be able to participate actively in planning construction projects and solving construction problems.
Topics include initial site establishment; earthmoving grading and compaction equipment; shoring of excavations, underpinning; foundation work pumps and groundwater control; compressors and air tools; formwork and falsework concrete construction equipment performance, the repetitive cycle of operations and fleet operation; and project planning preliminary and detailed estimates and bid considerations.
Assessment: Typically assessment will involve a combination of written assignments, online participation and examination.
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Winter session, Hong Kong