Steel-Composites in Modern Construction (CVEN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The evolution of construction methods and the development of structural systems enable buildings to be built faster and safer than traditional construction methods. This subject introduces advanced steel and composite structures that can be used in modern construction, where most parts of a building are prefabricated off-site in a factory before assembling them on-site. The subject covers different types of structures, including steel structures, composite slabs, composite beams, composite columns, and cold-formed steel. Application of finite element analysis and design methods for modular and prefabricated buildings and steel structures under fires are also introduced to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of modern construction methods. Students will also experience design exercises of real-world structures from senior experienced practising engineers, which will place them at the forefront of both theory and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the design principles of prefabricated and modular buildings
- Undertake structural analyses of different types of structures using commercial package
- Apply Australian design codes to design steel and composite structures
- Undertake preliminary and detailed design of real-world structures
- 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 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the 746ST Master of Engineering Structures
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One group design report in groups of 5 students. Equivalent to 1500 words per student, 35 hours. Intended Learning outcomes (ILOs) 2, 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 1 to Week 5 | 30% |
One group design report in groups of 5 students. ILOs 3 and 6 are addressed in this report. Equivalent to 500 words per student, 15 hours. ILOs 3and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 10% |
One written three hour end-of-semester examination. ILOS 1 to 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nilupa Herath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 contact hours (36 hours of lecture, 24 hours of workshops/practicals) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Email: nherath@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
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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 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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 Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering 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.
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
Last updated: 3 April 2025