School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsBuilding EngineeringWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300713.3
Discipline: BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
EN808A - Building Engineering
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that contribute to decisions in building design in respect of compliance with building regulations and standards. Topics include soil classification for construction, footing systems, loadings and their evaluation, structural materials and systems, structural behaviour and strength, and failure and rectification.