Reference no: EM133142012 , Length: word count: 500 words
Assessment Overview - The tall building at 605-613 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne is a unique residential building construction with 51 levels. Known as fifth apartments, it has been developed by Hong-Kong based local developer. The building consists of 64 one-bedroom apartments, 291 two-bedroom apartments and 44 three-bedroom apartments.
You as a group are required to analyse and submit a report on the construction of 605-613 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne in terms of the aspects given in report content (table of contents) and your recommendations on improving two of the aspects given in the report. The work is then evaluated through a presentation as well.
Learning Outcomes Assessed -
1: Critically review the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for complex or high-rise construction.
2: Justify the use of foundations systems, major excavation, stabilisation and dewatering techniques in the construction of basement levels of tall buildings.
3: Diagnose and plan the rectification of common building faults, and verify the regulatory inspections made when constructing a complex or high-rise building project.
4: Assess and report on the issues encountered by complex or high-rise buildings including funding, ownership, design, construction and social and environmental issues.
5: Advocate the development and implementation of innovative high-rise building practices.
Assessment Requirements - The content of your final report will include:
General description of 605-613 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Analysis of the project based on the following aspects:
1. Structure construction in case study
a. Describe the structural system and materials of the building. Provide reasoning behind your assumptions based on building characteristics and architectural plans.
b. Outline the construction sequence of the structural system and discuss the temporary facilities required.
2. Sustainability impacts of the building
a. Analyse possible economic implications of the construction and operation of the building on the local and broader economy.