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Project 1 - Work readiness and structural planning

Part A: Getting work ready

Note: This is a compulsory pre-assessment task that you must complete to enable you to carry out practical assessments later in this course. However, this task will not contribute to the results recorded for your assessment in this unit. Do not bother with this Part

Part B: Planning for structural integrity - Class 1 and Class 10 building
Plan for the erection of the structure of the Casey house (Class 1) and fencing (Class 10) including:

- applying structural principles when planning the erection of the structure of the house and fencing including footings, floor system, structural and non-structural walls, roofing and external wall cladding. Refer to AS 1684 - Non-cyclonic.

- Explore forces and loads, and mechanical properties of materials.

- analysing plans and building materials for structural integrity to withstand bushfire, high winds, earthquake, etc.

- seeking professional advice/input from architects, engineers, etc.

- outlining how you would coordinate the demolition of any existing structures (e.g. a garage) in accordance with legislative and planning requirements, environmental standards, and safe work practices.

- describing what is involved in conducting a pre-commencement site inspection.

a) Read the scenario below that relates to the building of the Casey house and respond to the questions that follow.

Scenario

Consider the plans for the Casey house and imagine that you are responsible for planning the building of this house in a bushfire-prone alpine area: Casey plans - Sections, Elevations, Floor Plan, Site Plan.

As part of the planning process you need to ensure the structures and materials you use will togetherwithstand the loads and forces that will act upon them, and ensure the stability of the building.

Outline the main structural principles that might apply to the construction of the Casey house includingforces, loads and mechanical properties of materials. Include two examples of each principle that would apply to the Casey house. (400 words max)

- Loads (include two examples):

- Forces (include two examples):

- Mechanical properties of materials (include two examples):

b) Review the four Casey plans and consider the structural systems that will be used in the construction including the footings, floor system, structural and non-structural walls, roofing and external wall cladding: Casey plans - Sections, Elevations, Floor Plan, Site Plan.Remember that you are planning to build the Casey house in a bushfire-prone alpine area.
Complete the table below outlining the materials and performance characteristics for each structural system, and where you would seek expert advice.

c) In the box below, complete a 2-D, freehand, cross-section drawing showing a gable roofing structure at 22.5 degree. Drawing is not to scale and is primarily assessing your knowledge of materials and structural performance characteristics, not your drawing skills.

You must show the following items in your drawing:

- A gable-end roof structure

- The materials that will be used in the structure

- Structural performance characteristics of the materials and the structure

d) Before the construction of the Casey house, consider how you might go about demolishing any small existing structures such as a garage and brick fencing. Briefly outline the steps you would take for the demolition processincluding the planning, and the environmental and safety requirements you would need to comply with. (200 words max)Please complete

Hint: To assist with the work safety requirements, look at the ‘Notification of demolition work' form on the Sullivon Constructions website. This form is used to notify WorkCover of demolition work under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

e) Once the construction planning and demolition processes are complete for the Casey house, a pre-commencement site inspection will need to be conducted. Briefly list the factors that would need to be checked for this inspection. (200 words max)

In completing your final assessments, you will show evidence of your ability to:

- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system.

- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems.

- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system.

- Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure.

Project 2 - Coordinating the construction for structural integrity

a) Revisit the Casey plans you reviewed in Project 1 for this module. Casey plans - Sections, Elevations, Floor Plan, Site Plan.
Create your own checklist using the table below to assist the construction manager/foreman to coordinate and check the building.
Your checklist will include the following structural systems, and list what needs to checked for quality and compliance with the NCC and Australian Standards:

- footings

- floor system

- structural and non-structural wall systems

- roof system

- external wall cladding of structure

- fencing

b) In the box that follows, complete 2-D, freehand, cross-section drawings showing x2 structural wall types of your choosing for a low rise building. This task is primarily assessing your knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, structural components and quality checks.

You must show the following items in your drawing:

- Structural walls

- Relevant NCC and Australian Standards

- Structural components e.g. bracing components

- Quality checks needed for compliance

Assignment Files -

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