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CIVIL 707
: Construction Supply Chain Management2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced topics in construction supply chain management such as construction logistics, buffer management, relational contracts and behavioural dimensions, analytical models for construction, information technologies and sustainable supply chains. Independent research is undertaken by developing individual research projects in which students study logistics and supply chain problems by analysing real production scenarios or the current literature available in this topic.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 719
: Matrix Structural Analysis2024 Semester One (1243)
Direct stiffness method applied to linear, nonlinear and stability analyses. Introduction to variational principles and finite element method. Projects in practical modelling of major structures such as bridges and multi-storey buildings. Use of commercial software.
Restriction: CIVIL 416
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CIVIL 720
: Earthquake Engineering2024 Semester One (1243)
Earthquakes and the effects on civil infrastructure. The passage of seismic waves from inception, propagation, arrival at site bedrock, site specific response, infrastructure response. Including engineering seismology, seismo-tectonic setting of NZ, probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, NZS 1170.5, infrastructure dynamics, base isolation, effects of site geology, geophysical and geotechnical site characterisation, concepts of soil-structure interaction, the Canterbury series of earthquakes.
Prerequisite: either CIVIL 313 and ENGSCI 311, or ENGSCI 311 and STRCTENG 302 and 303
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CIVIL 722
: Slope Engineering2024 Semester One (1243)
Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300 or 322
Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324
Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324
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CIVIL 726
: Engineering Geology2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
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CIVIL 727
: Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes2024 Semester One (1243)
Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent
Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent
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CIVIL 729
: Humanitarian Engineering2024 Semester One (1243)
Evaluate frameworks used in the humanitarian engineering field to assist with human crises, including shelter, standards, law, human rights, resilience, appropriate engineering. Rapid assessments, application of minimum international standards for engineering, engineered shelter solutions, water, sanitation and hygiene and the engineering management of humanitarian crises.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 731
: Water Resources Modelling2024 Semester One (1243)
Risk and uncertainty in water resources systems; evaluation of alternatives in water resources; hydrologic modelling; hydraulic modelling; river basin modelling; water resources economics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 733
: Coastal Engineering Dynamics2024 Semester One (1243)
Waves, wave theories, surf zone processes, sediment transport, dynamics of coastal systems.
Restriction: CIVIL 431
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CIVIL 735
: Transport Modelling and Design2024 Semester One (1243)
The planning, modelling, design and operation of current and future transport systems. Topics include transport models and their applications, Intelligent Transport Systems and emerging technologies, transport planning process and travel demand modelling. Transport models are developed to plan, design and manage transport networks based on fundamental modelling concepts, New Zealand specifications and international best practices.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 303
Restriction: CIVIL 758
Restriction: CIVIL 758
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CIVIL 736
: Transport Safety and Mobility2024 Semester One (1243)
Develop a sound understanding of safety and mobility of transport systems. Transport safety topics include safe systems, crash reduction studies, road safety audits and at-grade intersection geometric design, economic appraisal methods and transport infrastructure funding. Planning for transport mobility and sustainable transport systems, public transport systems, active modes and travel behaviour.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 203
Restriction: CIVIL 759
Restriction: CIVIL 759
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CIVIL 746
: Nonlinear Structural Analysis2024 Semester One (1243)
Nonlinear behaviour of structures and the formulation of elements to model such behaviour; solution strategies; nonlinear material and section response; nonlinear dynamic analysis; nonlinear geometry; application of nonlinear analysis in engineering practice. Research and critically compare modeling approaches used for real buildings. Includes an independent research project involving nonlinear analysis of a real structure as a ‘blind prediction’.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 750
: Timber Engineering2024 Semester One (1243)
The practical understanding of timber and its use in the construction industry. Design and detailing techniques for connections in timber structures, plywood structures, pole structures, timber floor systems, bridges, multi-storey buildings, formwork and falsework, arches and cable stayed systems.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 or STRCTENG 301
Restriction: CIVIL 451
Restriction: CIVIL 451
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CIVIL 762
: Transportation Planning2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an in-depth exploration of various components of the urban transportation planning process, with emphasis on theories on modelling. The principle behind the conventional four-stage transport planning model, namely, trip generation, trip distribution, modal split and trip assignment, is covered in detail.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 765
: Infrastructure Asset Management2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced theories and techniques fundamental to the management of infrastructure assets, with a primary focus on Asset Management Plans. Covers the entire spectrum of infrastructure, including roads, water networks and buildings. A major independent project incorporates a literature review and selection, and then critical review, of an Asset Management Plan from industry.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 769
: Highway Geometric Design2024 Semester One (1243)
An advanced course in highway geometric design techniques. Through the use of an independent applied project, students will apply advanced theory, methods, processes and design tools to the safe design of highway geometric alignments that includes an understanding of human / driver behaviour characteristics.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 360, 361, and 15 points from 661, 759, or equivalent
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CIVIL 770
: Transport Systems Economics2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced specialist topics in transportation economics including economic analysis, the theory of demand and supply of transport, government intervention policies, and the theory of externalities and agglomeration. Students are required to undertake a major research project by analysing two major transportation infrastructure projects to determine the likely future social and real time benefits and dis-benefits which accrue to the wider community.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CIVIL 781
: Construction Planning and Execution2024 Semester One (1243)
Addresses the construction project life cycle including essential aspects of construction projects such as estimating, construction planning, logistics, budgeting, tendering, contracting, procurement, risk management, occupational health and safety, cultural issues, and legal constraints. Digital tools are used where relevant. Case studies are used to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to the successful running of construction projects.
Restriction: CIVIL 790, 791
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CIVIL 782
: Water Resources Engineering2024 Semester One (1243)
A selection from the following: reservoir design and optimisation, flood control and design of flood control structures, micro to large scale hydroelectric engineering, river engineering and sedimentation. A water resources engineering design project.
Prerequisite: either CIVIL 302, or CIVIL 331 and ENVENG 333
Restriction: CIVIL 480, 482
Restriction: CIVIL 480, 482
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CIVIL 787
: Project X2024 Semester One (1243)
Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required
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CIVIL 788A
: Research Project2024 Semester One (1243)
Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required
To complete this course students must enrol in CIVIL 788 A and B, or CIVIL 788
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CIVIL 789
: Project Z2024 Semester One (1243)
Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required
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CIVIL 791
: Construction Management2024 Semester One (1243)
Understanding topics necessary for effective construction management. Using a generic construction project life cycle, essential aspects of construction projects including the tendering process, planning, resource allocation, teamwork, site safety, and contract types are covered. Case studies are used to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to the successful running of construction projects with considerations of cultural, social and ethical responsibilities.
Restriction: CIVIL 409
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CLINED 710
: Special Studies2024 Semester One (1243)
Independent study on a topic approved by the Head of School of Medicine.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CLINED 711
: E-learning and Clinical Education2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate e-learning in the clinical setting. Addresses underlying theoretical constructs, practical skills, sourcing and selection of learning objects, course design and assessment.
No pre-requisites or restrictions