Unit Description and General Aims

The objective of presenting this unit is to provide students with a broad scope of knowledge of civil design. This unit will synthesize much of the subject matter covered in previous units and apply the student's knowledge to civil works scenarios.

The subject matter covered in this unit will include: the design and drafting of subdivisions, roadworks, earthworks, bridges, dams, airports, ports, drainage systems, and residential, commercial, and industrial structures; the use of a number of engineering software and writing engineering reports.

An essential component of the unit is developing a construction case study project, a problem-based collaborative learning strategy.

At the conclusion of this unit, students will have been imparted with the requisite knowledge and skills to undertake a variety of civil design work.

Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate and create effective specification and design of subdivisions, roadworks, drainage, water and sewerage, and/or residential, commercial and industrial structures.
   Bloom's Level 6
2. Apply digital engineering software to facilitate practical application to civil works.
   Bloom's Level 3
3. Describe and analyze key factors influencing urban land development.
   Bloom's Level 4
4. Outline, specify and justify civil engineering design decisions.
   Bloom's Level 5

Student assessment

Overall requirements: An overall final unit score of 50% or above must be achieved to pass the unit once all assessment, including the exam, has been completed.

Prescribed and Recommended Readings

Required textbook(s):

• Chapter One of the Book "Introduction to civil engineering: a student's guide to academic and professional success", 2014, Sheng-Taur Mau and Sami Maalouf, Cognella Academic Publishing
• Madsen, DA (2017), Engineering drawing and design, 6th edn, Thomson/Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NY

Reference Materials:

• Compliance with legislative and policy requirements (Construction Guidance 7.2.1) - Victorian Government – Australia, 2018
• https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/practitioners-toolkit-guidance-public-construction-procurement/compliance-legislative-and-policy-requirements-public-construction-guidance-721

Unit Content

Topic 1

Introduction to Urban Land Development and Civil Design

• The purpose of Civil Design and the responsibilities of a Civil Engineer;
• Civil Design implications: environmental, economic, social, and institutional aspects;
• Important computational tools for Civil Design;
• Urban Land Development in Australia.

Topic 2

Essential requirements to take into account in Civil Engineering projects

• Planning and survey;
• Traffic;
• Landscaping;
• Risk assessment;
• Compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

Topic 3

Development of the Built Environment – Part I

• Subdivision: principles and design;
• Roadworks and Earthworks: principles and design;
• Bridges and Dams: principles and design;
• Examples of engineering reports.

Topic 4

Development of the Built Environment – Part II

• Airports: principles and design;
• Ports: principles and design;
• Drainage Systems: principles and design;
• Examples of engineering reports.

Topic 5

Development of the Built Environment – Part III

• Residential projects: principles and design;
• Commercial projects: principles and design;
• Industrial projects: principles and design.

Topic 6

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part I

• Introduction to project management software;
• Development of project schedule;
• Generation of Gantt Chart.

Topic 7

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part II

• Introduction to building information modelling software;
• Development of the 3D building model.

Topic 8

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part III

• Electrical systems;
• Hydraulic systems.

Topic 9

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part IV

• Mechanical systems: HVAC;
• Estimating construction costs.

Topic 10

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part V

• Introduction to 3D design Autodesk Navisworks software;
• Combining design and construction data;
• Schedules and costs control using 4D and 5D simulations.

Topic 11

Case study development: Commercial Building – Part VI

• Introduction to VR and AR software;
• Design Reviews;
• An immersive experience using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR);
• Executive Project, Calculation Memorial, and Equipment Specification.

Topic 12

Unit Review

In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. An opportunity will be provided to review student work and clarify any outstanding issues.

Software/Hardware Used

Software

• Software:  Autodesk Revit, Dynamo, MS Project

• Software description: 
  • Autodesk Revit: Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software used for designing, modelling, and coordinating civil engineering projects. In the context of BCS303, Revit enables students to create detailed architectural and structural models, define construction elements, and develop project documentation. Revit’s parametric modelling capabilities allow for efficient design modifications, while its integration with other engineering disciplines ensures coordination across multiple project components. The software gives students a practical approach to digital design workflows, helping them visualise structural assemblies and construction sequences. 
  • Dynamo: Dynamo is a visual programming tool that extends Revit’s capabilities by allowing customised automation and parametric design. In BCS303, Dynamo is used to automate repetitive modelling tasks, generate complex geometries, and optimise workflows within Revit. By using graph-based scripting, students will learn how to create customised scripts to streamline calculations, automate data extraction, and enhance model coordination. This integration helps reduce manual input errors, improve design efficiency, and enhance project visualisation.
  • Microsoft Project (MS Project): MS Project is a project management tool used for scheduling, resource allocation, and task tracking. In BCS303, MS Project is utilised to develop structured Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define task dependencies, and generate Gantt Charts for construction scheduling. By using this software, students can gain hands-on experience in planning construction projects, ensuring efficient resource management and project execution.

• Version: latest

• Instructions:  N/A

• Additional resources or files: N/A

Hardware

• N/A

Unit Changes Based on Student Feedback