CIVL4521

Structural Engineering Project

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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 design.

Objectives This course provides the capstone experience for the structural engineering strand of the civil engineering program:

A1. To know the basics of conceptual design.

A2. To apply the research and design skills acquired in earlier courses for the solution of realistic practical problems as a part of the team.

A3. To know the major Australian Standards for structural engineering design.

A4. To know features and limitations of the most common software used in professional practice at design stage.

A5. To be able to communicate design outcomes at a professional level.
Content Structural design:
- Conceptual structural design
- Steel design
- Concrete design
- Timber and masonry design
Replacing Course(s) N/A.
Transition N/A.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge There is no formal pre-requisite. But analysis and design of structures is carried out in this course.

It is recommended that students have passed CIVL3160 Reinforced Concrete Design and CIVL3170 Steel Design.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Studio
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Preliminary design including structural layout and design philosophy.
Detailed design.
Field book.

NOTE: Any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in Week 1.
Contact Hours Studio: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Bachelor of Engineering.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CIVL4521