Undergraduate - UnitCIV2226 - Design of concrete and masonry structures

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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
Monash Passport category	Research Challenge (Investigate Program)
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2015 (Day) Malaysia Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Ye Lu

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to concrete technology, reinforced concrete and masonry design. Three major topics areas are basic concrete materials technology, reinforced concrete analysis and design, and masonry basics and design. The unit provides a balanced coverage of the practical construction aspects, analytical methods and design aspects.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students should have the following knowledge and skills:

basic concepts in concrete technology
types of cements, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete
properties of fresh and hardened concrete
concepts of strength and serviceability limit states, load and capacity reduction factors
specifications for durability and fire resistance
preparation and critical evaluation of concrete specifications
concrete mix design and ability to assess concrete mix proportions for various applications
estimation of loads and their representation on structures
basic analysis of slabs in the floor system
detailed computer analysis of frames
design and detail reinforced concrete beams, slabs and columns for strength and serviceability limit states
interpret and use concrete structures and loading codes of practice
use available analysis and design computer packages and other design aids
basic design of masonry walls
preparation of design drawings.

Assessment

Practical/project work, tests and laboratory work: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%.
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory 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.

Workload requirements

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker