civ3ds2 design of steel structures 2
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 2
CIV3DS2
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this Subject students will learn advanced knowledge in the design and analysis of a variety of steel structures exposed to different loading conditions. Topics covered in this Subject include: design actions on steel structure; the steel design codes AS1170 and AS 4100; structural analysis of steel frames; buckling of thin plates and lateral buckling; steel members subject to torsion; design of steel girders; plastic design of steel structures; Serviceability, durability, sustainability and fire resistance for steel structures. Studying through these topics, students will develop an in depth understanding of some more advanced design principles and analysis methods for statically determinate and indeterminate steel structures under a variety of loading conditions for civil engineering applications. Proficiency in utilising available computational software to conduct steel structure analysis and design will also 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
Prerequisites CIV3DS1
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 Designers' Handbook, 7th edn | Prescribed | Gorenc, B & Tinyou, R & Syam, A 2009 | UNSW PRESS, SYDNEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the design actions for static and dynamic loads using AS1170 for load calculations conforming to AS4100.
- 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)
02. Conduct structural analysis for steel frames in a steel structure.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Problem solving assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Design steel frames subjected to lateral loadings in a steel structure.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
- 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)
04. Design steel structures for serviceability, durability, sustainability and fire resistance.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- 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)
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. Problem solving assignments. Computer design practice in the computer lab.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Communicate effectively and work in a team.
- Activities:
- Students in small groups are required to provide a complete design report on a steel structure of a given construction project, considering different loading actions, constructability and structural safety. The design is to include calculations, specifications and detailed drawings. The report should include a log of activities/tasks assigned to individual members.
- 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 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities | 15 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Open Book Examination (3 hours) | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group Design, Report and Presentation (2000 words and 20 minutes) | 35 | 03, 04, 06 | |
| Mid-Term Test (1.5 hours) | 15 | 02, 03 |