Overview
In this unit you will analyse, design and prepare documentation for major civil engineering projects involving a broad range of investigation and design activities. You will establish project requirements and determine design loads and conditions, analyse structures and design components using Australian Standards and/or relevant guidance. You will use commercial computer software to analyse and design the structures with various design actions; conduct site investigations, test and characterise geotechnical materials, design foundations and earth retaining structures, and make assessments of geotechnical stability. In this unit you are expected to document the process of modelling, testing and analysis and communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. If you are enrolled in distance mode, you will be required to attend a residential school during the term.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: (ENEC12012 Stress Analysis or ENEC13010 Solid Mechanics) AND ENEC12008 Geotechnical Engineering AND (ENEC13015 Steel & Timber Design or ENEC13011 Steel Structures) AND (ENEC13016 Concrete Technology & Design or ENEC14013 Concrete Structures)
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 3 - 2017
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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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
The unit was structured well and the content covered in a way to ensure easy learning.
The good practice will continue for next delivery as well.
Feedback from Moodle
It is better to have more detailed assessment feedback within 2 weeks to help the learning
Next year the unit coordinator will ensure more constructive feedback will be given within two weeks, as per policy.
Feedback from Moodle
More detail for Viva component will help us to prepare better for the assessment.
More detail about viva and its marking will be provided next year.
- Calculate various types of loads acting on a structural system and provide a rationale for applied load combinations
- Analyse and design complex structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Describe and demonstrate site investigation and geotechnical testing techniques used to characterise sites and geotechnical materials
- Analyse, assess and design foundations and earth retaining structures and assess stability of slopes
- Analyse and/or design structural and geotechnical components using appropriate software
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and team work
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 40% | ||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 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 - Portfolio - 40% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 30% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
2nd Edition (2013)
Authors: Yew-Chaye Loo, Sanaul H. Chowdhury
Cambridge University Press
Melbourne Melbourne , VIC , Australia
ISBN: 9781107637863
Binding: Hardcover
Soil Mechanics and Foundations
3rd Edition (2010)
Authors: Muni Budhu
John Wiley & Sons
USA
ISBN: 978-0-470-55684-9
Binding: Hardcover
Design of Prestressed Concrete to AS3600-2009
2nd Edition (2015)
Authors: Gilbert, R. I., Mickleborough, N. C., Ranzi, G.
CRC Press
Boca Raton Boca Raton , FL , USA
ISBN: 978-1-4665-7269-0
Binding: Hardcover
Foundation Design: Principles and Practices
3rd Edition (2015)
Authors: Coduto, D. P., Kitch, W. A., Yeung, M. R.
Pearson
USA
ISBN: 9780133411898
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Prescribed textbook for Geotechnical Design (Soil Mechanics and Foundations) is the same textbook you used for the prerequisites unit ENEC12008.
In addition to the text book, students must have access to Australian Standards and SA HB 108-2013 Timber Design Handbook (available through university library website) also required for the unit. Full list of required standards are available on the unit website.
List of recommenced reading books/papers may be available from the unit website, as necessary.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Finite Element Software for Structural Analysis: SPACE GASS
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.noorekhuda@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Introduction to ENEC14014, Unit Overview, Masonry
Lecture 2: Consolidation
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Masonry, Material Properties, Design of Control Joints (AS3700-2011)
Geotechnical Design: Consolidation
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Requirements for Masonry Design
Lecture 2: Shear Strength of Soil
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Lateral and Gravitational Load Distribution of Masonry Buildings (AS3700-2011)
Geotechnical Design: Shear Strength of Soil
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Structural Design of Unreinforced Masonry I
Lecture 2: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation I
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Design for In-plane Shear and Compression (AS3700-2011)
Geotechnical Design: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Structural Design of Unreinforced Masonry II
Lecture 2: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation II
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Design for Out-of-plane bending (AS3700-2011)
Geotechnical Design: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mid-term break
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Reinforced Concrete Design using Strut-and-tie model
Lecture 2: Bearing Capacity of Deep Foundation I
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Reinforced Concrete Design
Geotechnical Design: Pile Foundations
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Prestressed Concrete Design I
Lecture 2: Bearing Capacity of Deep Foundation II
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Introduction to Prestressed Concrete Design; Prestress Force and Tendon Profile
Geotechnical Design: Pile Foundations
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Prestressed Concrete Design II
Lecture 2: Retaining Wall I
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Losses; Ultimate Design Checks
Geotechnical Design: Retaining wall
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Prestressed Concrete Design III
Lecture 2: Retaining Wall II
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Ultimate Design Checks
Geotechnical Design: Retaining wall
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Application of FEA in Structural Engineering
Lecture 2: Slope Stability
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Structural Design: Use of FEA Software in Structural Engineering Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Design: Slope Stability
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School [15 Jan - 17 Jan]
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Tutorials (as required)
Lecture 2: Site Investigation
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter
Tutorials
Site Investigation
Tutorial 1: Structural Engineering
Tutorial 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Tutorials (as required)
Lecture 2: Tutorials (as required)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No lectures in this week - Both Individual Project Portfolios are due this week [Wednesday]
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Individual Portfolio 2 (Geotechnical Design) Due: Week 12 Wednesday (7 Feb 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please read ENEC14014: General Information available in the unit website.
Practical Classes for on-campus students will be scheduled after week 5. Detail of the laboratory timetable will be available in Week 3. Distance students will complete all practicals during the residential school.
Due to multi-campus delivery of the unit, workshop timetable will be available from unit website separately.
1 Portfolio
Objective:
The aim of this assessment is to allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of various concepts, theories and processes developed in both Structural and Geotechnical Engineering topics covered in the program. This may include, but is not limited to structural analysis, calculation of design actions, concrete design, steel design, masonry design, prestressed concrete design, consolidation, slope stability, site investigation, earth retaining wall and foundation design.
Formal assessment is by submission of a portfolio which contains evidence of all the individual work that the student has performed throughout the term. A portfolio is used to allow individuals to choose evidence that demonstrates to the satisfaction of course assessors how the learning outcomes have been met and to what level.
A Portfolio Brief detailing the requirements for Portfolio, including required pieces of work, will be available on the course Website in Week 1. Students must read and follow the guidance and timeline to complete the project successfully.
This assessment is based on team project and single portfolio must be submitted by each team.
Week 5 Friday (15 Dec 2017) 5:00 am AEST
Please see the project brief
Grades for the assessment will be determined based on the evidence and substantiation of attainment of the Learning Outcomes.
After submission of the portfolio, a short interview (viva) may be scheduled for each student. Students must be prepared to answer any questions raised by the facilitator/lecturer. The questions will be based on their individual achievement/work and the work the team has produced. The interview may also be used as an assessment tool and unsatisfactory performance during interview may affect the grade.
Omission of any of the required items as specified in the Portfolio Brief will automatically result in a Fail grade.
Students will receive feedback after two weeks of the interview.
Individual Student's Grade:
Initially team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grade will be determined based on their contribution and performance during the viva. Each student's contribution will be determined by peer assessment. It may be possible individual grade may be higher than team marks, but capped at maximum marks for the assessment.
Example: Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. This Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for their portfolio.
M1 - 30%; M2 - 33%; M3 - 37% (Total 100%)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follow.
M1 = 36 x (30/33.3) = 32.4 (out of 40)
M2 = 36 x (33/33.3) = 35.6 (out of 40)
M3 = 36 x (37/33.3) = 40.0 (out of 40)
If the performance in the viva is not at the satisfactory level, the above individual marks will be multiplied by 0.5 and given as final marks for this assessment item.
- Calculate various types of loads acting on a structural system and provide a rationale for applied load combinations
- Analyse and design complex structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Describe and demonstrate site investigation and geotechnical testing techniques used to characterise sites and geotechnical materials
- Analyse, assess and design foundations and earth retaining structures and assess stability of slopes
- Analyse and/or design structural and geotechnical components using appropriate software
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and team work
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
Objective:
The aim of this assessment is to allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of various concepts, theories and processes developed in Structural Engineering topics covered in the program. This may include, but is not limited to structural analysis, calculation of design actions, concrete design, steel design, masonry design and prestressed concrete design.
Formal assessment is by submission of a portfolio which contains evidence of all the individual work that the student has performed throughout the term. A portfolio is used to allow individuals to choose evidence that demonstrates to the satisfaction of course assessors how the learning outcomes have been met and to what level.
A Portfolio Brief detailing the requirements for Portfolio, including required pieces of work, will be available on the course Website in Week 6. Students must read and follow the guidance and timeline to complete the project successfully.
Week 12 Wednesday (7 Feb 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
2 weeks after the interview
Grades for the assessment will be determined based on the evidence and substantiation of attainment of the Learning Outcomes.
After submission of the portfolio, a short interview (viva) will be scheduled for each student. Students must be prepared to answer any questions raised by the facilitator/lecturer. The questions will be based on their individual achievement/work and the work they produced. The interview may also be used as an assessment tool and unsatisfactory performance during interview may affect the grade*.
Omission of any of the required items as specified in the Portfolio Brief will automatically result in a Fail grade.
* If the performance in the viva is not at the satisfactory level, the marks obtained from the submission will be multiplied by 0.5 and awarded as final marks for this assessment.- Describe and demonstrate site investigation and geotechnical testing techniques used to characterise sites and geotechnical materials
- Analyse, assess and design foundations and earth retaining structures and assess stability of slopes
- Analyse and/or design structural and geotechnical components using appropriate software
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and team work
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Portfolio
Objective:
The aim of this assessment is to allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of various concepts, theories and processes developed in Geotechnical Engineering topics covered in the program. This may include, but is not limited to consolidation, slope stability, site investigation, earth retaining wall and foundation design.
Formal assessment is by submission of a portfolio which contains evidence of all the individual work that the student has performed throughout the term. A portfolio is used to allow individuals to choose evidence that demonstrates to the satisfaction of course assessors how the learning outcomes have been met and to what level.
A Portfolio Brief detailing the requirements for Portfolio, including required pieces of work, will be available on the course Website in Week 6. Students must read and follow the guidance and timeline to complete the project successfully.
Week 12 Wednesday (7 Feb 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
After the final grade released
Grades for the assessment will be determined based on the evidence and substantiation of attainment of the Learning Outcomes.
After submission of the portfolio, a short interview (viva) will be scheduled for each student. Students must be prepared to answer any questions raised by the facilitator/lecturer. The questions will be based on their individual achievement/work and the work they produced. The interview may also be used as an assessment tool and unsatisfactory performance during interview may affect the grade*.
Omission of any of the required items as specified in the Portfolio Brief will automatically result in a Fail grade.
* If the performance in the viva is not at the satisfactory level, the marks obtained from the submission will be multiplied by 0.5 and awarded as final marks for this assessment.
- Calculate various types of loads acting on a structural system and provide a rationale for applied load combinations
- Analyse and design complex structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Analyse and/or design structural and geotechnical components using appropriate software
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and team work
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
