SEN769 - Advanced Structural Design
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Riyadh Al-Ameri |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466, S467: SEV300 and SEV320 and completion of 18 credit points or Unit Chair approval. For students enrolled in S550, S652, S751, S752, S756, S757, S758, S759: Nil. For students enrolled in courses outside of the School of Engineering: Unit Chair approval. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEV454 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour seminar per week. |
Content
This unit addresses advanced topics in the structural design of steel-concrete composite and, timber structures according to the Australian design codes. It examines various design parameters and construction materials to ensure their efficient use in structural applications. Relevant design rules/codes will be thoroughly covered to make students aware of the ongoing changes as new technologies emerge. Theories will be covered with a focus on practical applications. Fundamental concepts of design procedures will be introduced through design seminars and projects.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply principles and theories of structural engineering to analyse real-life engineering problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Implement the relevant structural design codes and apply the guidelines to conduct a safe and feasible steel-concrete composite and timber structures design. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate a holistic view of a given engineering problem considering different aspects like sustainability. | GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Communicate effectively and professionally to identify the requirements of a problem and develop a strategy to address these requirements within the time and resource constraints. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Concept report (Team) | A written report, 5000 word minimum | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 Composite design report | 8000 word minimum written report including design calculations, summary, sketches, and cross-sections for a composite structural element. | 40% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 Timber design report | Detailed design of timber structural members. | 30% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the composite design report.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): Qing Quan Liang, 2015, Analysis and Design of Steel and Composite Structures, 1st Ed, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found in the University Library via the link below: SEN769 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month before the start of that teaching period, so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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