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Structural Engineering

Unit Code: HES4126

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	48 hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	HES2125 Design of Concrete Structures and HES3121 Design of Steel Structures	Nil

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

48 hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HES2125 Design of Concrete Structures and HES3121 Design of Steel Structures

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce.

Aims & Objectives:

The aims of this unit are to:

Provide theoretical models for the students to be able to design timber members and connections in accordance with relevant Australian Standards
Equip students with knowledge on masonry properties and behaviour and provide methods for designing masonry members
Introduce construction techniques common in the Australian industry including composite and tilt-up construction
Raise the understanding of deterioration of concrete structures and introduce methods for rehabilitation and strengthening
Give the students, through a team project exercise, the opportunity to further develop their design skills and also their team and time management skills

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

Define the main types, grades and properties of timber
Determine the ultimate tensile capacity of timber members
Determine the ultimate compression capacity of timber members considering crushing and buckling
Determine the ultimate bending moment capacity of a member considering bearing, shear and flexural requirements
Design bolted, nailed and screwed timber connections
State the characteristics and limitations of masonry
Design masonry members in compression and bending
Describe composite construction and design simple composite beams and slabs
Describe tilt-up construction and identify critical stages and components of construction
Design simple tilt-up panels considering the lifting and handling requirements
Describe different forms of concrete deterioration and identify methods for rehabilitating and strengthening concrete structures
Work effectively in small groups to design and implement a design software incorporating user -friendly interface, transparent design/analysis module and ready-to-use output

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (36 hours), Tutorials (12 hours), web-based subject presence (Blackboard)

Assessment:

Examination (70-90%), Major assignment, Lab report, Test, Design Project (10-30%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content:

Design of Timber Structures:

Timber characteristics, grading and properties
Design of tension members
Design of compression members
Design of bending members in shear, bearing and flexure
Design of timber members under combined actions
Design of connection using nails and bolts
Design of Masonry Structures

Masonry design properties, serviceability and durability.

Design of members in compression
Design of members in bending
Design of members in shear

Composite Floor Construction:

Construction techniques and design criteria

Tilt-Up Concrete Construction:

Structural design including lifting and handling, bracing and connections
Construction issues, including tolerance, formwork, cranes, panel size, transportation and finishes

Wind Loading:

Understand the effect of wind loads on buildings
Gain knowledge related to design for wind loads in accordance with AS1170.2

Textbooks:

Standards Association of Australia, Australian Standards for Civil Engineering Students, Part 2: Structural Design, Sydney, Australia, 2002 (Same text book used in HES2125and HES3121)
Lecture and study notes as provided by course coordinator