CIVL3170
10 units
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
- Limit states and design loading.
- Outline of types of steel and steel structures.
- Methods of structural analysis.
- Flexural members (i.e., beams).
- Columns (i.e., compression members).
- Tension members.
- Combined actions (i.e., beams/columns).
- Bolted, pinned, and welded connections.
- Composite beams.
- Past examination and quiz paper review.
- 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
- CIVL3170 - Semester 1, 2024 (Bca) (PDF, 246.2 KB)
- CIVL3170 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 234.7 KB)
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