Subject Code: SSUD12-104
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2
Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
Faculty of Society & Design: Subject Lead: Assistant Professor David Afrin
Submission Due: 25th March 23:59
Weighting: 30% of Subject Grade
Mark value100
Submission Extension: Require “Application for Extension of Assessment” be submitted and
approved in advance of the due date.
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Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
Assessment
The assessment may be undertaken individually or in pairs, no other combination of student groups
is permitted. The report will require you to show the application of knowledge in construction
knowledge, compliance documentation, plan interpretation, material and product definition and
componentry inclusive of physical usage and drawing interpretation.
Content & mark value:
A. Buildings and Structures (20%)
B. Specification & Details (10%)
C. Compliance (15%)
D. Building Structures Drawing (10%)
E. Plan Interpretation (10%)
F. Building Components (15%)
G. Elevations & Sections (10%)
H. Professionalism (10%)
Submission requirements.
Two-person pairing will make a single submission, identifying each student name and SID.
Each team member must demonstrate active participation in the examination, investigation, and
deliverables of the required tasks.
All submissions require to be uploaded to the grade centre in iLearn.
The written report requires answers to align with the same question and subsection- please
reference your answers in the format.
1. Heading (i.e., Part A)
2. Question number. (i.e., 1)
3. Question sub-section and reference digits. (i.e., a) ii.)
No word limit.
Learning Outcomes:
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2.
3.
4.
Identify construction industry participants and their roles.
Interpret architectural and structural construction drawings, and extract information required.
Describe critical construction compliance documents applicable to a project.
Identify component parts of a commercial building (physically and on drawings) and their
functions; and
5. Recognise and describe common commercial construction processes.
Stimulus:
This assignment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of construction compliance, material
componentry and application, plan referencing, specific detail functions and common construction
processes.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
The assessment has eight sections (A-H). Each student is expected to contribute to all sections.
References:
Access to 4D Construction Learning Environment (UQ) Advanced Engineering Building website
here. and contained in the body of questions.
Bond University Sports Hall via iLearn. Access the drawings using ILearn – Communities, SD-BECS
Built Environment Community Site; Plans Drawings and Specifications; Sports Centre Drawings.
Options to access the BUSC drawing as available in iLearn folder.
Building Code of Australia
Australin Standards
4D Construction
Built Environments Community Site (BECS)
Important Guidelines:
This assessment is to be undertaken based on the drawings and documentation specified.
Bond University Sports Centre is an active part of university life, some students may elect to visit
the site for greater clarity of the drawing detail.
Please note the following:
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It is not a requirement for students to be able to visit BUSC to complete this assessment.
Therefore, no formal request to the Sports Centre has been arranged for students to visit.
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Any student wishing to visit the interior of BUSC will need to arrange prior approval from the
Sports Centre Management. If they decline access, you require to abide by their decision.
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Photographs of BUSC are NOT permitted in any private areas, change room or bathroom
areas.
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You are NOT permitted to request access to the staff office areas, kitchen, or laundry
areas.
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If a complaint is received from BUSC about non- approved student activities, access will be
withdrawn for all students to access for activities associated to this assessment.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
Student 1 ID number: ………………………………………………….
Student 2 ID number: …………………………………………………
Part A.
Building and Structures (20 Marks)
1. Describe, in your own words the architectural style and primary structural systems of the
Advanced Engineering Building (AEB, highlighting key features that contribute to its overall
design and functionality. Analyse the effectiveness of the AEB's energy-saving aspects,
comparing them to at least two alternative sustainable building approaches.
Support your analysis with evidence from the 4D Construction Learning Environment.". (Max
750 words)
2. In the AEB Documentation folder, locate and read the Bored Piling Specification. Identify
the following.
a) What are the responsibilities of the Contractor in inspecting the site?
b) What is the duration of the guarantee the Contractor must provide and what does it
cover?
c) What are the submission requirements for the Contractor's tender?
d) Under what conditions are pile liners required and who bears the cost?
e) What are the requirements for reinforcing steel, including its preparation and
placement?
f) What are the procedures for inspecting the base of a pile excavation?
g) What alternative method of concrete placement is permitted in certain conditions,
and what approval is required?
h) What precautions must the Contractor take to prevent damage to adjacent buildings
during piling operations?
i) What information must be included in the daily pile records kept by the Contractor?
j) What survey requirements must be met upon completion of piling and what is the
impact on subsequent work?
3. Analyse Figure 1, (4D construction video survey 5 on 21 June 2011, Level 1, Node5, Pan
east 74.38 Tilt:1.35, Zoom:122.86), which depicts a construction phase of the AEB.
a) Provide a detailed description of each of the three highlighted (green) components,
including their materials, function, and role in the construction process.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
b) Explain how these components contribute to the overall stability and safety of the
structure during this phase of construction.
(200-word max)
Fig 1.
4. Go to 4D Construction and locate dwg A04-05_2.
Analyse the elevations), provide the full name of the abbreviated materials and
identifying the elevation (i.e., BW: brickwork, elevation x)
Note: Materials may be applicable to several elevations, only one elevation needs to
be nominated with each material.
a) WCT1
b) WT3
c) ES5
d) WT7
e) ISF2
f) EST3
g) BT2
h) RWS3
i) ZP
j) ET2
a) Select any 3 materials from a) – j) and explain their function within AEB’s building and
how their properties make them suitable for their intended purposes.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
5. Go to 4D Construction and locate dwg S_214_A and identify the steel member schedule.
Provide full description of the following components and identify their location within
the AEB’s structural system
a) BR6
b) SB24
c) SB34
d) SB37
e) SC15
f) SC17
6. Go to 4D Construction and locate dwg S_214_A and identify the following:
a) What is the thickness of the PL to stair treads and riser?
b) What is the depth (in mm) of a 410UB59?
7. 4D Construction website and locate the document specifications for structural steel.
Analyse the specification and identify each Australian Standard applicable to.
a) Protective coatings
b) Hot Rolled structural steel plates, floor plates and slabs
c) Steel structures
d) workmanship required for stairways.
8. In your own words explain the preparation process of hot dip galvanizing and identify the
Australian standard for galvanising of structural sections (200 words). (AS4680)
Part B.
Specification & Details (10 Marks)
1. Refer to 4D Construction website. Identify Structural Timber Specification and identify the
following.
a) What Australian Standards are relevant to the design and construction of the
structural timber elements in the UQ Advanced Engineering Building (AEB)
b) Describe the quality assurance procedures outlined in the specifications for the
structural timber works.
c) Explain the requirements for the submission of shop drawings for the Glued-Laminated
Timber (Glulam) members.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
d) Discuss the importance of temporary bracing during the erection of structural timber
elements, referencing the specific requirements for truss handling and erection.
e) Explain the structural properties and application of using Glulam products.
f) Identify seven key requirements for the storage and handling requirements of
structural LVL.
2. Go to 4D Construction and locate dwg S_203_B and identify the following components and
their use.
a) TR1 & TR8 elevation identifies connections a detail – what dwg does it the reference
refer to?
b) TR1 & TR8 elevation refer to TB14 – describe in detail what this component is and its
dimensions.
c) Section AR-01/S121 identifies a connection of the vertical structure, locate dwg S208D and describe in detail) the typical flitch column baseplate detail.
d) The connection detail dwg identify the following.
i. What is not permitted between the timbers?
ii. What is the first prescribed measurement to the centre of the bolt from TB4 to
the vertical component?
iii. What is the dimension of TB4?
iv. What type of connectors are required to the ‘V” plate and timber?
v. What are the overall dimensions of the “V” plate?
Part C.
Compliance (15 Marks)
Go to 4D Construction and locate dwg S_214_A
1. Analyse the Axonometric View – Atrium stair 3 and other information on the dwg and
answer the following.
• Where is the stair to be located?
• How many risers are required from L3 to L4
• What is the typical height of the handrail?
• What material is used for treads and risers?
• What is the thickness of the material to the balustrade?
• Identify SC16 on the dwg – what is applied to this member.
• What is the size and other requirements for SB36?
• Identify the column size and reference which requires to be filled with concrete.
2. Connections
a) Describe in detail the structural connection (fixing) of the stair to the bottom section of
level 3 (refer to detail section identified in dwg S214A)
b) Review dwg S215A and identify section AB-01 provide a detailed description of the
material and research the purpose of each component.
i. SC2
ii. BR1
iii. SB16
iv. BR11
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
3. Access the current National Construction Code Volume 1
a) What section refers to Access and Egress?
b) What part provides details compliance for Access and Egress requirements
c) Consider the functional requirement identified in this section, what must a building
provide as far as reasonable.
d) What must an exit provide?
e) What sub-section specifically references ramps?
f) Identify the section specification 14 non-required stairways, ramps, and escalators.
i. What class of building is referred to?
ii. Describe the classification.
iii. The requirement under this section sets out prescribed obligations – identify
the following.
1. Research and explain in your own worlds what is FRL – provide
examples.
2. A step or ramp must be no closer than what?
3. Material that is combustible must not be placed where?
g) What classification are the structures at Bond University?
h) Identify section D4D10 Wheelchair seating spaces in class 9 Assembly buildings.
i. Calculate the additional wheelchair spaces in a 9b building with seating for
250 people.
ii. Calculate the total required wheelchair spaces in a 9b building with seating for
1000 people.
4. Stair compliance
Refer to Part 11.2 of the NCC
a) Search for table 11.2.2a riser and going measurements and respond to the following.
i. Stairs (other than spiral) Calculate the maximum permitted riser value and
maximum going value. does the value comply with the formula 2R+G slope
relationship, explain your findings.
ii. Explain the difference compliance for riser and going measurements for a
stairway serving non-habitable rooms.
iii. If stairs do not have enclosed risers what must not pass through the opening
iv. When measuring the rise and going – what point of the stair do you measure
(from where to where)
v. What is the maximum deviation in a stair riser?
Part D.
Building Structures Drawing – (10 Marks)
Refer to iLearn and open - Built Environments Community Site (BECS ) search for Bond
University Sports Centre Drawings
1. Open dwg A9.101; Draw to scale Stair 1 Section Detail.
a. Identify and record on your drawing the going and rise measurements and the
nominated handrail height.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
b. Include details and components of the support beam located under the landing, the
“T” bracket connection to the wall and steel strut (brace support). (your drawing
requires a table schedule of material types of dimensions and full reference name
(refer to OneSteel manual).
Note: Photos may be uploaded to support your submission and to assist identifying each connection
detail (joints).
Part E.
Plan Interpretation (10 marks)
Access 4D construction learning environment here
1. Locate dwg AO8-10 Rev2.
a) Identify roof 4 (non-trafficable) -outlet, what material type is used as a finish.
i. Explain in detail the material requirements for this type of roof?
b) Explain the placement of the roofing membrane relative to the outlet flange, justify your
response?
c) View roof 4 outlet (cross section detail)
i. What is the RL of the plant roof
ii. What is placed directly onto the plant roof
iii. What is the purpose of the geofabric in this type of design
2. Locate dwg S324 Rev A, review the miscellaneous structure details and identify the following.
a) What section number refers to 300PFC and what is the full description of this item?
b) Identify the plate awning thickness, what type of weld is nominated and identify the
locations of the weld?
c) Describe the overall size of ramset anchors and fixing centres in level 2 floor detail?
d) What are the dimensions of the Hyne Beams in the boardroom, explain where they are
placed how they are fixed to level 6?
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
Part F. Building Components (15 Marks)
Refer to iLearn and open - Built Environments Community Site (SD-BECS) search for
Bond University Sports Centre Drawings
a) Identify the appropriate pdf drawing and identify the following.
i. What is the slip rating of the tiles – identify the dwg reference #
ii. What is the RL on the eastern elevation of the courtyard?
iii. What is the width of each window in the tiled area of the courtyard?
iv. Identify the square meter of the courtyard tiles.
v. Is the courtyard floor graded?
vi. Explain the purpose of the grated lineal drain.
vii. Locate the correct window schedule dwg, identify the number of windows the
courtyard landscaped area, provide the window reference and dimensions of
each window.
b) Access the door schedule documentation, identify the location, door dimension, frame
type and any other specification requirements for each of the following.
o G-D04
o G-D10
o G-D14
o 1-D07
o G-D02
c) Explain the difference between acoustic seal and smoke seals.
d) Provide the full description of the type and or finish required for various doors.
i. P
ii. PM
iii. SC
iv. FG
v. PC
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment
Part G.
Elevations and Sections (10 marks)
Refer to iLearn and open - Built Environments Community Site (SD-BECS) search for
Bond University Sports Centre Drawings and locate dwg A4.101
a) What is the difference in height from store 3 RL to Upper First Floor RL
b) What height difference is the lower ground floor above Store 3 (RL)
c) What drawing and detail references refer to the timber batten balustrade detail,
include the type and full description of the timber batten
d) Referring to the external fire exit stair from Upper first floor, analyse dwg A9-102 and
respond to the following.
i) What is the going measurement?
j) What is the handrail material and the fixing height?
k) What is the difference in riser heights from flight 1 to flight 2?
l) The formula 2R+G under the BCA permits a maximum value, apply this formula to
stair flight 2, what is the value when you calculate the stair design. (show your
calculations)
m) What Australian Standards referenced for tactile indicators and what is the
measurement of the tactile plate?
Part H.
Professionalism: (10 Marks)
The following is considered:
1. Accuracy of information and detail provided.
2. Drawing interpretation and observation of structures
3. Neatness and accuracy content
4. Research
5. Submission document
Marking criteria
The assignment will be marked by Analytic rubric. Marks are assigned to the individual questions.
Unless a student in a group agree to differential marking within a group, each student in a group
will receive the same mark. Students wishing to vary this requirement require to discuss with the
lead lecturer prior to commencing the assessment.
Subject: UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS 2 Assessment: Written Report: Major Project Based Assignment