Unit Code:	CIV4SD
Unit Short Title:	STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	Using project-based learning in small groups, students will develop skills in the first phase of the structural design process - decision making and the conceptual design and development of structural systems. This will be supplemented by coverage of related topics such as concrete framed structures, steel framed structures, fire engineering, tilt-up construction, footings, masonry, prestressed concrete and retaining walls.
Prerequisites:	CIV3ST2
Class Requirements:	five hours per week of lectures, tutorials, design studios and site visits.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
two group design assignments - 1000 words each per student	50
two individual design assignments - 1000 words each per student	50

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Reinforced Concrete Basics	Warner, R.F., Foster S.J, & Kilpatrick A.E	1st ed. Pearson.
Prescribed	Steel Designers Handbook	Gorenc,B.,Tinyou,R. and Syam,A. (2005)	7th ed. UNSW Press

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Andrew	Kilpatrick	BENDIGO	Y