Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL4521

Units

10 units

Level

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