Structural Design

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Structural Design

Unit ID:

ENGIN3201

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(ENCIV2310 or ENGIN2203)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENCIV3310)

ASCED:

030903

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit introduces students to the structural design of steel beams and columns and reinforced concrete beams and slabs, in accordance with applicable Australian Standards. The design principles which underpin the code provisions are described and explained and, upon completion of the unit, students should be able to competently undertake design of simple steel and reinforced concrete elements in practical situations.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Identify the types of failures possible in steel and reinforced concrete structural elements and connections

K2.	Apply the principles of strength limit state design to the design of steel beams and columns

K3.	Apply the principles of strength limit state design to the design of reinforced concrete beams and slabs.

K4.	Recognise and explain the design factors which need to be considered in order to achieve durable reinforced concrete structures in a range of environmental conditions

Skills:

S1.	Demonstrate competence in utilizing Australian Standards, relevant design guidelines and design handbooks where they are appropriate and applicable

S2.	Create a report outlining the outcomes of engineering design computations to a professional standard

S3.	Produce and communicate, by graphical means, the results of the design process in a way which is useful and convenient for those required to transform the design onto reality

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Propose structural designs for steel beams and columns in accordance with AS4100 with regard to various requirements such as safety, economy and durability

A2.	Propose structural designs for reinforced concrete beams and slabs in accordance with AS3600 and with regard to various requirements such as safety, economy and durability.

Unit Content:

•Design of steel beams to AS4100 on the basis of stiffness and strength (bending, shear, bearing, deflection)
•Design of simple steel members under compression or tension to AS4100

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2	Laboratory or problem based assignment.	Report	20-40%
2.	K1, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2	Open book mid-semester test	Class test/Quiz	10-30%
3.	K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2	An examination on any or all of the material covered in the course.	Examination / Final test	40-60%

Adopted Reference Style:

IEEE ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Advanced
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.1 Applies systematic principles of engineering design relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	Yes	Advanced
		2.1.4 Partitions problems, processes or systems into manageable elements for the purposes of analysis, modelling or design and then re-combines to form a whole, with the integrity and performance of the overall system as the paramount consideration.	Yes	Advanced
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.3 Determines properties, performance, safe working limits, failure modes, and other inherent parameters of materials, components and systems relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.3 Executes and leads a whole systems design cycle approach including tasks such as: a) determining client requirements and identifying the impact of relevant contextual factors, including business planning and costing targets; b) systematically addressing sustainability criteria; c) working within projected development, production and implementation constraints; d) eliciting, scoping and documenting the required outcomes of the design task and defining acceptance criteria; e) identifying assessing and managing technical, health and safety risks integral to the design process; f) writing engineering specifications, that fully satisfy the formal requirements; g) ensuring compliance with essential engineering standards and codes of practice; h) partitioning the design task into appropriate modular, functional elements; that can be separately addressed and subsequently integrated through defined interfaces; i) identifying and analysing possible design approaches and justifying an optimal approach; j) developing and completing the design using appropriate engineering principles, tools, and processes; k) integrating functional elements to form a coherent design solution; l) quantifying the materials, components, systems, equipment, facilities, engineering resources and operating arrangements needed for implementation of the solution; m) checking the design solution for each element and the integrated system against the engineering specifications; n) devising and documenting tests that will verify performance of the elements and the integrated realisation; o) prototyping/implementing the design solution and verifying performance against specification; p) documenting, commissioning and reporting the design outcome.	Yes	Advanced