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<p>This unit introduces students to the structural design of timber, steel and reinforced concrete structural components, in accordance with relevant Australian Standards. The design principles which underpin the code provisions are described and explained and, upon completion of the unit, students should be able to competently undertake design of simple timber, steel and reinforced concrete elements in practical situations.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Design of timber beams under flexure and timber columns under compression according to AS1720.</p>
<p>2. Design of steel beams to AS4100 on the basis of stiffness and strength (bending, shear, bearing, deflection).</p>
<p>3. Design of simple steel members under compression or tension and design of simple connections in accordance to AS4100.</p>
<p>4. Design of reinforced concrete members under bending actions according to AS3600.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the structural design of timber, steel and reinforced concrete structural components, in accordance with relevant Australian Standards. The design principles which underpin the code provisions are described and explained and, upon completion of the unit, students should be able to competently undertake design of simple timber, steel and reinforced concrete elements in practical situations.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Design of timber beams under flexure and timber columns under compression according to AS1720.</p> <p>2. Design of steel beams to AS4100 on the basis of stiffness and strength (bending, shear, bearing, deflection).</p> <p>3. Design of simple steel members under compression or tension and design of simple connections in accordance to AS4100.</p> <p>4. Design of reinforced concrete members under bending actions according to AS3600.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg3101">030900 - Civil Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG2104" target="_blank">ENGRG2104</a> OR must have completed ENGIN2203</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN3201</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the types of failures possible in timber, steel and reinforced concrete structural elements.</p>
K2
<p>Apply the principles of strength limit state design to the design of timber and steel beams, columns and connections.</p>
K3
<p>Apply the principles of strength limit state design to the design of reinforced concrete members.</p>
K4
<p>Recognise and explain the design factors which need to be considered in order to achieve durable reinforced concrete structures in a range of environmental conditions.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate competence in utilising Australian Standards and relevant design guidelines where they are appropriate and applicable.</p>
S2
<p>Create a report outlining the outcomes of engineering design computations to a professional standard.</p>
S3
<p>Produce and communicate, the results of the design process in a way which is useful and convenient for those required to transform the design onto reality.</p>
A1
<p>Propose structural designs for timber beams and columns in accordance with AS1720.1 with regard to various requirements such as safety, economy and durability</p>
A2
<p>Propose structural designs for steel beams, columns and connections in accordance with AS4100 with regard to various requirements such as safety and economy.</p>
A3
<p>Propose structural designs for reinforced concrete beams and slabs in accordance with AS3600 and with regard to various requirements such as safety, economy and durability.</p>
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<p>Laboratory or problem based design assignment.</p>
<p>(Design) Report</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Assessment on parts of covered topics.</p>
<p>Tutorial assessment, quiz</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Test or examination.</p>
<p>Final test/exam</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg3101">030900 - Civil Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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