Structural Theory and Design 3 (CVEN90035) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Pham, L., Boxhall, P., and Mansell, D. (1999). Handbook HB48 Structures Design Handbook. Standards Australia.

    Gorenc, B., Tinyou, R., and Syam, A. (2005) Steel Designers Handbook. UNSW Press.

  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. In addition, this subject features simulated structural design exercises which involve participation by senior experienced practicing engineers. These exercises consist of both conceptual and detailed designs and are aimed at training students to apply materials learnt from the lectures in solving design problems in practice.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will have access to lecture slides, recommended reading materials including selected journal publications and EXCEL spreadsheets showing examples of numerical simulations, and structural analysis commercial package SPACEGASS.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The design projects involve active participation by international engineering consulting firm URS and representatives.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Structural
    Informal specialisationMaster of Engineering (Civil)
    Informal specialisationMaster of Engineering (Structural)
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022