Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL6170

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This 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

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

3. Demonstrate an advanced level of steel design skills


Content

  • Limit states and design loading
  • Outline of types of steel and steel structures
  • Methods of structural analysis
  • Flexural members (ie, beams)
  • Columns (ie, compression members)
  • Tension members
  • Combined actions (ie, beams/columns)
  • Bolted, pinned and welded connections
  • Composite beams
  • Example design drawings and steel schedule

Requisite

This course has similar content to CIVL3170. If you have completed CIVL3170, you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

Content from CIVL2130 Theory of Structures 1 including:

Basic assumptions of theory of structures: ideal materials and small deflections

Stress, strain, extension of bars

Bending moment and shear force diagrams for simple frames

Properties of areas

Stresses due to bending: normal and shear

Beam deflection

Stability: column buckling


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Design Actions Assignment

Written Assignment: Portal Frame Design Project

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


Contact hours

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