CIVL4521
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides a practical introduction to design techniques in structural engineering. The emphasis is on realistic design problems, such as the structural design of a new commercial or industrial building. Problems are set and supervised by practicing engineers in consultation with departmental staff and test most aspects of structural design.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 2 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of conceptual design.
2. Apply the research and design skills acquired in earlier courses for the solution of realistic practical problems as a part of the team.
3. Identify and use the major Australian Standards for structural engineering design.
4. Critically analyse the features and limitations of the most common software used in professional practice at design stage.
5. Communicate design outcomes at a professional level.
Content
Structural design:
- Conceptual structural design
- Steel design
- Concrete design
- Timber and masonry design
Requisite
This course is only available to students active in one of the programs -
[12282] Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Surveying)
[12288] B Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
[12289] Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Business
[12290] Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Environmental)
[40054] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
[40082] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
[40083] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)
[40084] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics
[40085] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
[40231] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
[40353] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)
[40354] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
[40356] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
[40357] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics
[40358] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
Pre-requisite - successful completion of CIVL3160 and CIVL3170
Assessment items
Project: Stage 1 - Preliminary
Project: Stage 2 - Detailed
Written Assignment: Site Visit
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Studio-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- design studio. Prefers 2 x 2hr sessions instead of 1x 4hr session.
Studio-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Design studio.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Studio-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- design studio. Prefers 2 x 2hr sessions instead of 1x 4hr session.
Studio-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Design studio.
Course outline
- CIVL4521 - Semester 2, 2023 (Bca) (PDF, 243.3 KB)
- CIVL4521 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 242.8 KB)
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