Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of the structural design process and design philosophy and relevant basic properties of common structural materials. The student is expected to develop skills in the ability to determine internal actions produced in simple structural elements and design these in steel and reinforced concrete and also skills in technical report writing, research and self learning.
Synopsis Structural design philosophy, properties of steel and reinforced concrete, analysis of reinforced concrete sections inflexure. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams for flexure and shear, steel tension members, steel beams and connections in steel structures according to relevant design standards.
Assessment Examination: 70% + Assignments: 30%