CIV3221 - Building structures and technology
6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Engineering
Leader(s): R Al-Mahaidi and X Zhao
Offered
Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
Loads and load paths for multi-storey structures, including the action of core walls. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems. Matrix structural analysis for the determination of forces and displacements in structures. Relationship between frame analysis software and the technique of matrix analysis. Emphasis on performance issues for buildings which are not related to strength and deflection.
Assessment
Project: 25%
Tests: 25%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%. Students must pass both components
Contact hours
24 lectures, 24 practice classes
Prerequisites
(CIV2204 or CIV2206 or CIV2208) and (CIV2222 or CIV2225)
Co-requisites
CIV2223 or CIV2226
13 October 2017
19 December 2024