CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENAC12002 Steel and Concrete Design
Steel and Concrete Design
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General Information

Overview

This unit is a basic introduction to structural design that develops students understanding of the design process and equips students to prepare simple designs under supervision of a professional engineer. It builds on structural analysis skills developed in Applied Structural Analysis. The unit presents the structural properties of steel and concrete. Students design simple reinforced concrete and steel members and structural connections to meet strength and serviceability requirements and provide clear documentation of their analysis and design. Students are required to communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. Distance education (FLEX) students will be required to have access to a computer, and make frequent use of the Internet.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prereq: ENAC12003 Applied Structural Analysis or ENEG11006 Engineering Statics

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 - 2020

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: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. 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 Have your say survey

Feedback

Prescribed textbook is out of date due to Australian Standards change in 2018.

Recommendation

AS 3600 has been updated since 2018. The textbook is based on the 2009 edition of the standard. In case the textbook is not updated by next year, more detailed lecture notes could be provided.

Feedback from Have your say survey

Feedback

Expectations of the assignments were in line with lectures.

Recommendation

It is recommended to keep expectations in line with the lecture materials.

Feedback from Have your say survey

Feedback

More resources other than the standards are needed, especially for the steel part.

Recommendation

Providing more resources is not possible for now, as textbooks are very limited in the areas discussed in this unit. It is recommended to provide more detailed step-by-step examples.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe process for the design of safe and serviceable structures and the roles and responsibilities of those involved. [1-4]
  2. Describe the basic structural properties of concrete, reinforcing steels and structural steel. [1-4]
  3. Design steel and reinforced concrete flexural members [1-4].
  4. Design steel tension members and short columns of steel and reinforced concrete, and describe the design procedure for slender column design. [1-4]
  5. Design members subjected to combined actions. [1-4]
  6. Design structural connections. [1-4]
  7. Design of structures to meet serviceability requirement include durability, fire resistance, limiting deflection, constructability and demolition/ recycling. [1-4]
  8. Produce engineering documentation of structural analyses and designs. [1-4]
  9. Communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
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 5 6 7 8 9
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Written Assessment - 35%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

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

Textbooks

Prescribed

Reinforced Concrete: The Designers Handbook

(2015)
Authors: Beletich, Hymas, Reid & Uno
Cement and Concrete Services
Baulkham Hilss Baulkham Hilss , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 978-0-646-59485-9
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

Copies can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microphone and headset
Referencing Style

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

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Hassan Baji Unit Coordinator
h.baji@cqu.edu.au
Kumaran Suntharavadivel Unit Coordinator
t.suntharavadivel@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Introduction to Structural Design, Limit State Design, Estimation of Loads on the Structure

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Reinforced Concrete Design: Beam Design I

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Reinforced Concrete Design: Beam Design II

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Reinforced Concrete Design: One way Slab Design

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 1 Due: Week 4 Wednesday (1 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Reinforced Concrete Design: Two-way Slab Design

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Vacation week

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Reinforced Concrete Design: Column Design 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Introduction to the Steel Design

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 May 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Design of Tension Members

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 2 Due: Week 8 Wednesday (6 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 11 May 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Design of Compression Members

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 May 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Design of Bending Members

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 May 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Design of Webs in Shear and Bearing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Jun 2020

Module/Topic

Steel Design: Design of connections

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Jun 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Wednesday (10 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Jun 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 1

Task Description

This assessment has questions to cover the content from weeks 1 to 3.  Assessment questions include theory, analysis and design  of structural elements.  Questions will be available via Moodle unit web site at the beginning of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Wednesday (1 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Wednesday (22 Apr 2020)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
35% of the Assignment 1 marks

Assessment Criteria

(5%) Presentation and layout—includes the selection of typeface, written and general appearance, detail and quality of the assessment item submission

(90%) Content—includes the accuracy and relevance of information, application of knowledge, language and grammar used in answering questions, and proper referencing of sources of information, equations, images, data and tables used in the assessment submission. When referencing, use of the Harvard Referencing System

(5%)  Reference - Use of the Harvard Referencing System.  Harvard referencing guide can be available via course profile.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Must be submitted as a single word or pdf file. Hand-written answers are accepted and must use pen or 2B pencil. Students should scan the hand-written answers and submit it as a pdf file for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe process for the design of safe and serviceable structures and the roles and responsibilities of those involved. [1-4]
  • Describe the basic structural properties of concrete, reinforcing steels and structural steel. [1-4]
  • Design steel and reinforced concrete flexural members [1-4].
  • Produce engineering documentation of structural analyses and designs. [1-4]
  • Communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]


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

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 2

Task Description

This assessment has questions to cover the content from weeks 4 to 8.  Assessment questions include theory, analysis and design  of structural elements.  Questions will be available via Moodle unit web site at the beginning of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Wednesday (6 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Wednesday (20 May 2020)


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
35% of the Assignment 2 marks

Assessment Criteria

(5%) Presentation and layout—includes the selection of typeface, written and general appearance, detail and quality of the assessment item submission

(90%) Content—includes the accuracy and relevance of information, application of knowledge, language and grammar used in answering questions, and proper referencing of sources of information, equations, images, data and tables used in the assessment submission. When referencing, use of the Harvard Referencing System

(5%)  Reference - Use of the Harvard Referencing System.  Harvard referencing guide can be available via course profile.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Must be submitted as a single word or pdf file. Hand-written answers are accepted and must use pen or 2B pencil. Students should scan the hand-written answers and submit it as a pdf file for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Design steel tension members and short columns of steel and reinforced concrete, and describe the design procedure for slender column design. [1-4]
  • Design members subjected to combined actions. [1-4]
  • Design of structures to meet serviceability requirement include durability, fire resistance, limiting deflection, constructability and demolition/ recycling. [1-4]
  • Produce engineering documentation of structural analyses and designs. [1-4]
  • Communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]


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

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 3

Task Description

This assessment has questions to cover the content from weeks 9 to 12.  Assessment questions include theory, analysis and design  of structural elements.  Questions will be available via Moodle unit web site on or before week-8 of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Wednesday (10 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

24 June 2020


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
35% of the Assignment 3 marks

Assessment Criteria

(5%) Presentation and layout—includes the selection of typeface, written and general appearance, detail and quality of the assessment item submission

(90%) Content—includes the accuracy and relevance of information, application of knowledge, language and grammar used in answering questions, and proper referencing of sources of information, equations, images, data and tables used in the assessment submission. When referencing, use of the Harvard Referencing System

(5%)  Reference - Use of the Harvard Referencing System.  Harvard referencing guide can be available via course profile.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Must be submitted as a single word or pdf file. Hand-written answers are accepted and must use pen or 2B pencil. Students should scan the hand-written answers and submit it as a pdf file for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Design structural connections. [1-4]
  • Design of structures to meet serviceability requirement include durability, fire resistance, limiting deflection, constructability and demolition/ recycling. [1-4]
  • Produce engineering documentation of structural analyses and designs. [1-4]
  • Communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]


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

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