civ3ds1 design of steel structures 1
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 1
CIV3DS1
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn the design principles of structural steel elements and how to apply these principles to design steel structures. Topics covered in this subject include: structural analysis of steel structures; principles of limit state design of steel structural elements; design actions on steel structures; design of tension, compression and bending members; design of members subjected to combined actions; design of connections including standardised steel connections in Australia; analysis of bolt and weld connection in terms of strength and serviceability; detailing of steel structures; principles of sustainable design and quality assurance for steel design and construction. Students will develop an in depth understanding of the design principles and behaviour of steel structures. Skills required to analyse structures using appropriate methods and to solve structural problems to design steel structures for sustainability and quality will be developed.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Steel Designer's Handbook, 7th edn | Prescribed | Gorenc, B & Tinyou, R & Syam, A 2009 | UNSW PRESS, SYDNEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the design actions and perform structural analysis on steel structures
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Students work in small groups to conduct practical experiments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Solve given related structural problems and design strong and serviceable steel members and connections for the construction of steel structures.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Problem solving assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply principles of sustainability to the design and construction of steel structures.
- Activities:
- Problem solving assignments and obeservational experimentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Produce detailed drawings and specifications for steel structures applying the principles of quality assurance control to the design and construction of steel structures.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Production of drawing assignments. Problem solving assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Use computational software to conduct steel structure analysis and design.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Computer lab practice using relevant software.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Communicate effectively and work in a team.
- Activities:
- Group tasks and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoe Petrolito
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| Open Book Examination (3 hours) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Group Design, Report and Presentation (2000 word and 20 minutes) | 35 | 03, 04, 06 | |
| Group Practical Experiments and Report (1000 words) | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |