ABPL20053 Construction of Concrete Buildings
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is ABPL20053 hard?
ABPL20053: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Reinforced concrete in commercial and high-rise buildings: reading engineers' drawings and how it gets built.
After it you can
- Read reinforced concrete drawings and specs
- Explain how concrete structures are built
- Weigh the cost of structural options
What you need first
ABPL20042
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ABPL20053 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ABPL20053?
- Needs ABPL20042.
- Does ABPL20053 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ABPL20053 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ABPL20053 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ABPL20053?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30046.
- Can I rate ABPL20053?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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