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:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

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

Adopted Reference Style:

()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency