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<p>This unit introduces civil engineering students to the estimation of design loads, such as permanent, imposed and wind loads that are needed for the design of structures. The unit also develops skills in structural analysis, both determinate and indeterminate structures, with application to real structural engineering situations. Through the introduction of an industry-standard computer program, students will gain hands-on experience in modelling, analysing, and interpreting the behaviour of structures under various loading conditions.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Introduction to Strength Design Concepts, Loading Factors and Combinations</li>
<li>Estimation of Loads for Structural Design: Permanent (Dead), Imposed (Live), Wind and other Loads</li>
<li>Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis </li>
<li>Manual Analysis of Indeterminate Structures</li>
<li>Computer Analysis of Simple Structures</li>
<li>Analysis by Simplified Code Coefficients</li>
<li>Analysis of concrete beams</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces civil engineering students to the estimation of design loads, such as permanent, imposed and wind loads that are needed for the design of structures. The unit also develops skills in structural analysis, both determinate and indeterminate structures, with application to real structural engineering situations. Through the introduction of an industry-standard computer program, students will gain hands-on experience in modelling, analysing, and interpreting the behaviour of structures under various loading conditions.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Strength Design Concepts, Loading Factors and Combinations</li> <li>Estimation of Loads for Structural Design: Permanent (Dead), Imposed (Live), Wind and other Loads</li> <li>Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis </li> <li>Manual Analysis of Indeterminate Structures</li> <li>Computer Analysis of Simple Structures</li> <li>Analysis by Simplified Code Coefficients</li> <li>Analysis of concrete beams</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030900 - Civil Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9103">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2203" target="_blank">ENGIN2203</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify and evaluate the nature of loadings to which structures are subjected.</p>
K2
<p>Develop a comprehensive understanding of structural analysis and internal forces.</p>
K3
<p>Differentiate between the complexities and methods by which determinate and indeterminate structural systems are analysed.</p>
S1
<p>Model, analyse and interpret the response of structures.</p>
S2
<p>Analyse structural systems using computer software.</p>
S3
<p>Produce a professional document including details of computer modelling, along with outcomes and conclusions.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse structures (according to AS1170 standards) for the purpose of obtaining results necessary for structural design.</p>
A2
<p>Model and analyse real structures using an existing industry-standard computer program, interpret and validate the results.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>An assignment based around a laboratory or design task in structural analysis</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>30 - 40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Mid-semester class test/Tutorial assessments</p>
<p>Open book or close book test</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
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<p>An examination on any or all of the material covered in the unit.</p>
<p>Exam/Final Test</p>
<p>30 - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030900 - Civil Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9103">View unit fees</a>
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