civ4sd structural design
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CIV4SD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CIV3ST2
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Reinforced Concrete Basics | Prescribed | Foster, SJ, Kilpatrick, AE & Warner, RF | 1ST ED. PEARSON. |
| Readings | Steel Designers Handbook | Prescribed | Gorenc,B.,Tinyou,R. and Syam,A. (2005) | 7TH ED. UNSW PRESS |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Class requirements
Lecture
One 5.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"The 5-hours of contact will consist of lectures, tutorials, design studios and site visits"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| two group design assignments - 1000 words each per student | 50 | |
| two individual design assignments - 1000 words each per student | 50 |