CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
Structural Forms & Analysis
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to basic systems and calculations in structural design and stability for residential and commercial buildings.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

BLAR11049 Built Environment Communication and Skills Or COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication (before 2012 term 1)

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2021

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 5%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 5%
4. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
5. Written Assessment
Weighting: 5%
6. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Moodle Unit Evaluation

Feedback

The unit content was to the point and understood. The Zoom sessions were very helpful in its entirety.

Recommendation

Good to know that the content and resources were useful towards learning progress and knowledge development.

Feedback from Moodle Unit Evaluation

Feedback

Lecturer provided additional explanation of subject matter as required to assist understanding.

Recommendation

Thanks for the feedback. Nice to see Lecturer helped the student/s to his/her level best.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  2. Calculate the properties of sections including first and second moment of area, structural determinacy and indeterminacy, bending and shear forces, bending moments, shear and bending stresses, deflections in beams, axial forces in trusses and column stresses, capacity and buckling
  3. Apply the principles of structural analysis to determinate and indeterminate structures including the design of beams and columns and the bracing of rigid and pin jointed frames
  4. Use basic computational methods to solve structural problems associated with residential and commercial buildings.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 5%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Written Assessment - 5%
4 - Written Assessment - 30%
5 - Written Assessment - 5%
6 - Written Assessment - 35%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 5%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Written Assessment - 5%
4 - Written Assessment - 30%
5 - Written Assessment - 5%
6 - Written Assessment - 35%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Principles Of Structure

Edition: 5th (2013)
Authors: Wyatt, KJ & Hough, R
Newsouth Books
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 1742232930
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Computer headset (microphone speaker combo)
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent software
  • Web camera (webcam)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Peter F Lawrence (Engineering) Unit Coordinator
p.lawrence1@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

1:Equilibrium and building structures

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 1, 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

2:Load and load paths, support conditions

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 1, 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 - Short Written Response Due: Week 2 Friday (19 Mar 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

3:Determinacy, indeterminacy and instability

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

4:Section properties

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 1, 2, 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 - Written Assessment Due: Week 4 Thursday (1 Apr 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

5:Analysis of statically determinate trusses

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 2, 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

No scheduled class


Chapter

Consider using this week to catch-up or work on an assessment.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

6:Beams shear force and bending moment

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 - Short Written Response Due: Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

7.Bending and shear stresses

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 9, 10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 May 2021

Module/Topic

8:Compression and tension stresses

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 4 - Written Assessment Due: Week 8 Friday (7 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 10 May 2021

Module/Topic

9:Deflections

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 17 May 2021

Module/Topic

10:Design of beams

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 5 - Short Written Response Due: Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 24 May 2021

Module/Topic

11:Bracing of buildings

Chapter

Wyatt & Hough (2013) chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 31 May 2021

Module/Topic

12:Computer applications in structural analysis and design

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 6 - Written Assessment Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (11 June 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

There is no exam for this unit.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 1 - Short Written Response

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 2. Assessment A1 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Week 2 Friday (19 Mar 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 4 Wednesday (31 Mar 2021)


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
Aggregate mark for A1+A3+A5 to be 7.5/15 or higher

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 2. Assessment 1 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.

Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Calculate the properties of sections including first and second moment of area, structural determinacy and indeterminacy, bending and shear forces, bending moments, shear and bending stresses, deflections in beams, axial forces in trusses and column stresses, capacity and buckling


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 2 - Written Assessment

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 2. Assessment 2 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Thursday (1 Apr 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Thursday (22 Apr 2021)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 2. Assessment 2 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.
Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Calculate the properties of sections including first and second moment of area, structural determinacy and indeterminacy, bending and shear forces, bending moments, shear and bending stresses, deflections in beams, axial forces in trusses and column stresses, capacity and buckling
  • Use basic computational methods to solve structural problems associated with residential and commercial buildings.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 3 - Short Written Response

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 3. Assessment 3 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Thursday (6 May 2021)


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
Aggregate mark for A1+A3+A5 to be 7.5/15 or higher

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 3. Assessment 3 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.
Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Apply the principles of structural analysis to determinate and indeterminate structures including the design of beams and columns and the bracing of rigid and pin jointed frames


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

4 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 4 - Written Assessment

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 to 4. Assessment 4 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (7 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Thursday (20 May 2021)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 to 4. Assessment 4 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.
Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Calculate the properties of sections including first and second moment of area, structural determinacy and indeterminacy, bending and shear forces, bending moments, shear and bending stresses, deflections in beams, axial forces in trusses and column stresses, capacity and buckling
  • Apply the principles of structural analysis to determinate and indeterminate structures including the design of beams and columns and the bracing of rigid and pin jointed frames
  • Use basic computational methods to solve structural problems associated with residential and commercial buildings.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

5 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 5 - Short Written Response

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 3. Assessment 5 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Thursday (3 June 2021)


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
Aggregate mark for A1+A3+A5 to be 7.5/15 or higher

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 and 3. Assessment 5 will require you to research and answer a question that explores common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.

Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Apply the principles of structural analysis to determinate and indeterminate structures including the design of beams and columns and the bracing of rigid and pin jointed frames


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

6 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 6 - Written Assessment

Task Description

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 to 4. Assessment 6 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (11 June 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Wednesday 30/06/21


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
14/35

Assessment Criteria

This assessment relates to learning outcomes 1 to 4. Assessment 6 will require you to research and answer a number of questions that explore common structural engineering concepts.

As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.

Your assessment should be produced in electronic format either as

  • a single word-processed document, or
  • a single pdf format document.

Submission file is lodged through the assessment link in Moodle, by following the on-screen instructions.Work will be processed through the similarity detection software,Turnitin.

You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.

Note: you will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF or DOCX file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concept of equilibrium, determine loading and load paths in building structures and calculate supporting reactions
  • Calculate the properties of sections including first and second moment of area, structural determinacy and indeterminacy, bending and shear forces, bending moments, shear and bending stresses, deflections in beams, axial forces in trusses and column stresses, capacity and buckling
  • Apply the principles of structural analysis to determinate and indeterminate structures including the design of beams and columns and the bracing of rigid and pin jointed frames
  • Use basic computational methods to solve structural problems associated with residential and commercial buildings.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

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What is a breach of academic integrity?

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