SDCM71-322: Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering

Description

In this subject, building failure is investigated from several perspectives. Causes of failure such as water leakage, concrete cancer and corrosion of metals are identified and described; methods for remediating these failures are explored, and the processes and methods used to determine who is liable for failure are outlined. Legal aspects of building failure, including criminal, civil and contractual issues are discussed. Building failure is examined with respect to the National Construction Code. Case studies are used extensively to evaluate causes of, and determine remedies for building failures. Methods available to evaluate failures, and to determine their causes, are investigated.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Identify common building failures such as water leakage and corrosion and advise on suitable remediation techniques;
2. Determine the cause(s) of an identified failure and advise on suitable methods for preventing it’s recurrence; and
3. Provide advice regarding liability for building failure and processes for cost recovery associated with such failures.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2021 [Standard - .]
• September 2020 [Standard - .]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 2 & 7]
• May 2018 [Intensive]
• September 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 5 & 10]

Subject dates