STRUCTURES 2
CIV3ST2
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject Introduces the principles of the analysis of skeletal structures and basic structural design principles and methods with particular application to reinforced concrete. The analysis component focuses on basic concepts of structural analysis, determinate and indeterminate structures, moment distribution, influence lines, matrix methods of structural analysis, buckling analysis, plastic analysis, approximate methods and computer applications. The design component contains a revision of concrete technology, bending, shear and deflection equations and methods for reinforced concrete, application to beams (rectangular, T and L beams), application to slabs (one and two way, including flat slabs), the anchorage of reinforcement and member detailing and concrete column design.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Joe Petrolito
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CIV2ST1
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nominated Australia Standards | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Reinforced Concrete Basics | Prescribed | Foster, SJ, Kilpatrick, AE & Warner, RF | 2ND ED. PEARSON |
| Readings | Structural Analysis | Prescribed | Ghali, A | 6TH EDN. ROUTLEDGE |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Joe Petrolito
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x 1.5 hour written examinations | 70 | |
| 6 x assignments (equivalent to 500 words each) (5% each) | 30 |