Program Overview

CIV8801 Code-Based Structural Design

Overview

Contemporary structural engineering design uses computer frame analysis software to determine the deflections, forces and bending moments in a structure due to a set of loads. These computer-generated results are then used in the application of code-based design methods. This course is not about structural design in general. It focuses on the particular knowledge and skills necessary to develop a correct computer model of a structure and on the interpretation and design application of information generated by the computer analysis. This is a highly practical and hands-on course designed to develop responsible and informed proficiency in the use of computer analysis for structural design.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of the course, students should be able to:

• display proficiency in developing Space Gass models for the analysis of steel and reinforced concrete structures;
• clearly document Space Gass models and results;
• demonstrate a disciplined approach to structural modelling including self-checking;
• competently select and use a variety of approximate methods of analysis that may be used to check the validity of computer models;
• demonstrate possession of a detailed appreciation and understanding of the compromises that are made in modelling of steel and reinforced concrete structures;
• demonstrate a broad understanding of load estimation over the full range of building, civil, industrial and maritime type structures.

Topics

1. | Basic inputs to Space Gass Model | 10.00
2. | Restraints, local axes and member releases | 10.00
3. | Approximate analysis | 20.00
4. | Modelling Steel Structures | 20.00
5. | Modelling loads | 10.00
6. | Modelling Reinforced Concrete Structures | 20.00
7. | Steel Connection Design | 10.00

Text and Materials Required

• Australian Standard AS1170, Structural design actions, parts 0, 1 and 2, Standards Australia.
• Australian Standard AS3600, Concrete structures, Standards Australia.
• Australian Standard AS4100, Steel structures, Standards Australia. The course is heavily dependent on the use of the frame analysis software Space Gass by Integrated Technical Software including the modules for Linear Analysis, Non-linear Analysis and Buckling Analysis. Enrolled students have the opportunity to download an academic version of Space Gass that is adequate for the purposes of this course.

Student Workload Expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment Details

Approach | Type | Description | Group | Assessment | Weighting (%)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Assignments | Written | Report 1 | No | 10
Assignments | Written | Report 2 | No | 40
Assignments | Written | Report 3 | No | 50

Staffing

Course Coordinator: Andy Nguyen

Course Details

• Semester: 1, 2023
• Delivery Mode: Online
• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Engineering
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule: Not specified