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Design and construction personnel in all areas of employment are likely to be involved in building design and construction. This includes concrete, structural steel and timber design and construction detailing. This course therefore seeks to introduce the student to these commonly encountered areas of structural engineering and building technology. The course provides a broad overview of current building construction practice, embracing the structural, architectural and building services aspects. There is also a need to convey details via sketches and drawings as a necessary part of achieving a final result in engineering design.

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. interpret information from site investigations and apply it in the selection of appropriate building foundations; and basement retention systems;
2. describe and differentiate the methods for the construction of building superstructure using reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, precast concrete, masonry, structural steel and timber and other structural materials;
3. describe typical concrete construction, steel fabrication and erection processes;
4. prepare sketches in concrete, block, structural steel and timber that correctly convey the
   required information to the intended user by:
   (a) interpreting and sketching elements or members from designers’ calculations
   (b) arranging elements or members to preclude clashes and facilitate fixing while satisfying
   design requirements
   (c) applying appropriate conventions from relevant standards and building codes;
5. prepare basic drawings from a relevant software;
6. select and apply appropriate methods for weather, sound, and fire-proofing buildings;
7. determine the requirements for weatherproofing and services within a building and the structural requirements
   for the location of these services.