Undergraduate - UnitCIV3221 - Building structures and technology

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Organisational Unit	Department of Civil Engineering
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Prof X-L Zhao, Dr B Bai

Synopsis

Loads and load paths for multi-storey structures, including the action of core walls. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems, beam columns and footings. 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.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the unit, students will be able to:

In terms of knowledge:

describe and interpret how multi-storey structures resist lateral loads, and how core structures work in this context
comply the concept of limit state design and practice the corresponding design method
formulate the relationship between matrix analysis of structures, and operate relevant computer frame analysis packages
describe the concepts of lateral buckling of steel beams and identify the effective length of steel columns
distinguish moment connections and simple shear connections in steel structures, and design accordingly
describe principles of design of composite structures, and compare the roles and function of the various components in composite floor systems

In terms of skill:

calculate earthquake, wind, dead and live loading on a building structure
sketch a load run-down for a multi-storey structure
analyze a simple structure by hand using the method of matrix structural analysis
analyze a simple structure using a computer frame analysis package
design steel beams, columns, beam-columns and moment connections
design simply supported steel-concrete composite beams and continuous steel-concrete composite slabs
design single column footings with consideration of different failure modes

In terms of attitudes:

underline the diversity of issues that must be addressed in the design of building structures
assess limit states other than strength that may control structural design
recognize that movement occurs in all building materials and structures, and that allowance must be made for this in the detailing of structures

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final examination (3 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment components (practice problems, mid-semester tests, project presentations and reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.