Structural Engineering
Unit code: HES4126
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 48 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn, Sarawak |
| Prerequisites | HES2125 Design of Concrete Structures and HES3121 Design of Steel Structures |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce.Aims and objectives
The aims of this unit are to:
- Provide theoretical models for the students to be able to design timber members and connections in accordance with relevant Australian Standards
- Equip students with knowledge on masonry properties and behaviour and provide methods for designing masonry members
- Introduce construction techniques common in the Australian industry including composite and tilt-up construction
- Raise the understanding of deterioration of concrete structures and introduce methods for rehabilitation and strengthening
- Give the students, through a team project exercise, the opportunity to further develop their design skills and also their team and time management skills
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Define the main types, grades and properties of timber
- Determine the ultimate tensile capacity of timber members
- Determine the ultimate compression capacity of timber members considering crushing and buckling
- Determine the ultimate bending moment capacity of a member considering bearing, shear and flexural requirements
- Design bolted, nailed and screwed timber connections
- State the characteristics and limitations of masonry
- Design masonry members in compression and bending
- Describe composite construction and design simple composite beams and slabs
- Describe tilt-up construction and identify critical stages and components of construction
- Design simple tilt-up panels considering the lifting and handling requirements
- Describe different forms of concrete deterioration and identify methods for rehabilitating and strengthening concrete structures
- Work effectively in small groups to design and implement a design software incorporating user -friendly interface, transparent design/analysis module and ready-to-use output
Generic skills outcomes
In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
- Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so
Content
Design of Timber Structures:
- Timber characteristics, grading and properties
- Design of tension members
- Design of compression members
- Design of bending members in shear, bearing and flexure
- Design of timber members under combined actions
- Design of connection using nails and bolts
- Design of Masonry Structures
Masonry design properties, serviceability and durability.
- Design of members in compression
- Design of members in bending
- Design of members in shear
Composite Floor Construction:
- Construction techniques and design criteria
Tilt-Up Concrete Construction:
- Structural design including lifting and handling, bracing and connections
- Construction issues, including tolerance, formwork, cranes, panel size, transportation and finishes
Wind Loading:
- Understand the effect of wind loads on buildings
- Gain knowledge related to design for wind loads in accordance with AS1170.2
