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Structural Theory and Design 2 (CVEN90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject introduces more advanced methods of structural analysis and design, and their applications to the engineering of reinforced concrete and structural steel in compliance with the standards. Students will be given the opportunity to integrate the use of different materials into the design of contemporary structures through design projects. This subject would typically be that final subject in the sequence of structural engineering subjects for civil engineering students who do not want to specialise in structural engineering.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include: structural analyses of beams and frames by the stiffness matrix method; computer analysis using SPACEGASS; virtual work and influence line diagram; design of thin walled sections, structural design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs and columns; structural design of steel beams, columns and connections.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Implement Displacements Methods (involving the use of stiffness matrices) for the analysis of indeterminate beams and frames
- Be familiar with a structural analysis package (eg. Spacegass) as applied to a common structural system
- Implement Virtual Displacement method and reciprocal theorem for the construction of Influence lines
- Implement the design of RC beams, columns and slabs with combined loading
- Implement the design of thin walled sections for the determination of the shear centre and torsional analysis
- Describe the concepts of uniform/non-uniform torsion; asymmetrical bending
- Design structural systems involving the combined use of materials.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design for operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or admission into the 200 point program of the Master of Engineering, Civil or Structural specialisations.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2000 word group assignment (10%) in groups of 6 students, requiring 15 hours of work, due week 6. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 7 is addressed in the group assignment
- Four 250 word laboratory assignment reports (5% each) due at regular intervals throughout the semester, requiring approximately 8 hours of work. ILOs 1, 2 and 4 are addressed in the four assignment reports
- One 3-hour examination (70%) end of semester. ILOs 1 to 6 are addressed in the examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elisa Lumantarna Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 36 hours per semester; Tutorials: 12 hours per semester) Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops. In addition, students will undertake a design exercise which involves applying the learnt techniques in solving problems that are likely to be encountered in practice.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture slides, recommended reading materials, Steel Structures Design Handbook HB48 by Standards Australia, Australian Standard AS3600 for the Design of Concrete Structures, EXCEL spreadsheets showing examples of numerical simulations and SPACE GASS package. The subject's LMS site also contains worked solutions for all tutorial problems.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Representatives from Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia will contribute to the teaching of the subject. In addition, practising structural engineers will also contribute to the teaching of the subject and give advice on the assignment exercises.
Students who successfully complete this course would typically find employment in a civil engineering consultancy or contracting company and could use the knowledge from this subject to propose designs or design variations under the supervision of a chartered professional engineer. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Structural - 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.
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