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Steel and Composite Structures Design (CVEN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Email: tai.thai@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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AIMS
This subject aims to introduce the advanced analysis and design of steel and concrete composite structural members used in multi-storey buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. Students will develop an understanding of the procedures required for the design of cold-formed steel members, steel structures in fire, composite slabs, composite beams and composite columns according to Australian and international standards. In addition, the subject also introduces the finite element method for the analysis of frame and plate structures as well as simulates structural design exercises provided by senior experienced practicing engineers. These exercises consist of both conceptual and detailed designs which consider constructability, functionality, sustainability as well as compliance with standards to ensure safety and serviceability.
Intended learning outcomes
- Perform structural analyses of frames and plates using the finite element method
- Undertake computer analyses of structural systems using commercial package and validate the results with those obtained from hand calculation
- Demonstrate an understanding of Australian and international design codes for the design of composite members
- Conceptual design of structures and the determination of design parameters
- Undertake preliminary and detailed design of a typical structure
- Design cold-formed steel members, steel structures in fire, composite slabs, composite beams, composite columns and connections
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 and 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
Admission to the 746ST Master of Engineering Structures
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Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One 6000 word group design report in groups of 5 students. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 4 and 5 are addressed in this report
| From Week 1 to Week 5 | 30% |
One 1000 word group design report in groups of 5 students. ILOs 3 and 6 are addressed in this report
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 10% |
One written three hour end-of-semester examination. ILOs 1, 3 and 6 are addressed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tai Thai Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours (Lectures: 3 hours per week; Workshops 24 hours) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: tai.thai@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
There will be one intensive week for Steel Design Project. Classes are all day from Tuesday to Friday, inclusive.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Roger P. Johnson, Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete, Wiley, Fourth Edition, November 2018.
Standards Australia, AS/NZS 2327:2017 Composite structures – Composite steel-concrete construction in buildings, 2017.
- 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:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) 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.
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