Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL3170

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

The course covers the structural design of steel members and connections. Topics include design loads and the structural design of steel beams, columns, tension members and bolted and welded connections.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore BCA

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Evaluate wind loads as per the Australian Standards for steel framed structures

2. Optimise structural steel sizes in simple and complex structures


Content

  1. Limit states and design loading.
  2. Outline of types of steel and steel structures.
  3. Methods of structural analysis.
  4. Flexural members (i.e., beams).
  5. Columns (i.e., compression members).
  6. Tension members.
  7. Combined actions (i.e., beams/columns).
  8. Bolted, pinned, and welded connections.
  9. Composite beams.
  10. Past examination and quiz paper review.
  11. Example design drawings and steel schedule.

Assumed knowledge

Content covered in course CIVL2130 Theory of Structures 1.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Wind-load Assignment

Project: Portal Frame Design Project

Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Singapore BCA

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline