GEG4304

Structural engineering IV

S Setunge

6 points
* 52 lecture hours and 26 tutorial hours
* Full-year subject
* Gippsland
* Prerequisites: GEG3303

Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of advanced structural design methods, develop skills in ability to dissect design problems into smaller analytically tractable components.

Synopsis Design of reinforced concrete flat slab, idealised frame method of slab analysis. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete slender columns, prestressed concrete elements. Preliminary design of reinforced concrete buildings, analysis and design of a steel portal frame. Steel-concrete composite beams. Relevant design standards.

Assessment Examination: 70%
* Assignments: 30%

Prescribed texts

Latest editions of relevant Australian Standards
Gilbert R I and Mickelborough N C Design of prestressed concrete 1990
Trahair N S and Bradford M A The behaviour and design of steel structures 1988
Warner R F and others Reinforced concrete 1990

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