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Construction Methods

CIV3603

  • Level 7
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Course duration: 17 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 9 hours per week
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This course aims to give a working knowledge of the methods and techniques commonly used in Civil Engineering construction.  It covers preliminary works, foundations, soil compaction and stabilisation, asphalt and concrete production and plant, concrete construction and prestressed concrete fundamentals, timber and steel construction, preservation of structures, and dam, road, railway, bridge and airport construction.

Requirements

  • Skills in report writing required.
  • Access required to construction sites.

Textbooks

There is a textbook required for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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