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Structural Theory and Design 2 (CVEN90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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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; consideration of sustainability in structural design.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
- Identify opportunities for greener and more resilient approaches to structural solutions
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Quizzes. ILOs 1, 3 - 7 are addressed.
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Design Group Assignment - Equivalent 2000 words per student . Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 2, 4 -7 are addressed.
| Week 9 | 25% |
Direct Stiffness Method of Analysis Individual Assignment - Equivalent 750 words per student. ILO 1 is addressed.
| Week 12 | 10% |
One examination. ILOs 1, 3 - 7 are addressed in the examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elisa Lumantarna Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 24 hours per semester; Workshops: 24 hours per semester) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business 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: 31 January 2024