Overview
Concrete Design is an advanced civil engineering unit that introduces the analysis and design of complex reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. In this unit, you will develop knowledge of state-of-the-art construction materials and design technologies in the context of structural engineering and environmental sustainability. You will be expected to conceptualise the vertical and horizontal load resisting mechanism of concrete structural systems, interpret and apply the relevant Australian Standards, and ensure the designed structure/structural components also meet the serviceability and stakeholder requirements. The use of commercial computer software is required to analyse and design these structures. In this unit, you will document the processes involved in modelling, analysis, design, and communication, and work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
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
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).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Postgraduate 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
Well organised and delivered unit.
This practice will be continued in the future offering as well.
Feedback from Moodle
Lecturers are supportive and available for consultation when required.
This practice will be continued in the future offering as well.
- Determine various types of loads acting on a structural system, provide a rationale for load combinations applied, and conceptualise the load resisting concrete structural systems
- Formulate, plan, manage, and complete projects, individually or in teams, in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Design complex reinforced concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Design prestressed concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Use appropriate software to analyse and/or design the structural components subjected to different load combinations
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Project (applied) - 30% | ||||||
| 2 - Project (applied) - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
| 4 - Research | ||||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||||
| 8 - 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 | |
| 1 - Project (applied) - 30% | ||||||||
| 2 - Project (applied) - 30% | ||||||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
3rd Edition (2018)
Authors: Yew-Chaye Loo and Sanaul Huq Chowdhury
Cambridge University Press
Melbourne Melbourne , VIC , Australia
ISBN: 9781108405645
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
This edition has been written based on the Australian Standard for Concrete Structures AS3600–2009. Since then the AS3600 was updated and a new version is released in 2018 as Australian Standard for Concrete Structures AS3600-2018. Therefore, this textbook may not necessarily reflect recent amendments and addenda to AS3600-2018. However, an errata for this book will be provided through the unit website.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
No referencing style set.
t.suntharavadivel@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction of RC Design
Limit State Design and Load Combinations
Design Properties of Concrete and Reinforcement
Durability and Fire Resistance
Structural Analysis
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Design of Rectangular Beam
- Ultimate Limit State requirements
- Serviceability Limit State requirements
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Design of T-Beams and irregular shapes
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Design of Slab
- One-way and two-way slabs
- Suspended Slabs
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Design of Columns
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Introduction to PC Design
- Principle of prestressing
- Type of prestressing
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Analysis and Design of PC (Magnel Diagram)
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Determine the Tendon Details
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Ultimate Moment Checks and Losses
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End-block Design
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Advanced Topics
- Design of Walls and Footings
- Strut-and-tie Modelling
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Revision
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Please read ENEC20001 Important Information available on the Moodle site.
1 Project (applied)
In this task, you will be asked to design a low-rise RC building as per a client's requirements.
The project briefing will be released on Friday, Week 1.
Week 7 Monday (26 Apr 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 9 Tuesday (11 May 2021)
Each question will be assessed for the criterion accuracy and correct answers.
- Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified and explained
- Correct results/explanation
In addition, the following criteria will be considered:
Evidence of correct procedures
- All necessary steps in the analysis are followed in the correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical work
Evidence of an understanding of the topic
- Use of correct principles and theories
- Interpretation of results as necessary
Professional presentation
- Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, conventions
- Clear English in the explanation of procedure and interpretation of results
- Determine various types of loads acting on a structural system, provide a rationale for load combinations applied, and conceptualise the load resisting concrete structural systems
- Formulate, plan, manage, and complete projects, individually or in teams, in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Design complex reinforced concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Use appropriate software to analyse and/or design the structural components subjected to different load combinations
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
2 Project (applied)
You will be asked to design a PC beam as per a client's requirements.
The project briefing will be released on Friday, Week 6.
Week 11 Monday (24 May 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Tuesday (8 June 2021)
Each question will be assessed for the criterion accuracy and correct answers.
- Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified and explained
- Correct results/explanation
In addition, the following criteria will be considered:
Evidence of correct procedures
- All necessary steps in the analysis are followed in the correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical work
Evidence of an understanding of the topic
- Use of correct principles and theories
- Interpretation of results as necessary
Professional presentation
- Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, conventions
- Determine various types of loads acting on a structural system, provide a rationale for load combinations applied, and conceptualise the load resisting concrete structural systems
- Formulate, plan, manage, and complete projects, individually or in teams, in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Design prestressed concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Use appropriate software to analyse and/or design the structural components subjected to different load combinations
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
3 In-class Test(s)
End-of-Term Examination will be conducted in the form of the Class test during the examination week.
Duration of the Test: 3 hours
This class test will be conducted in Melbourne, Perth and Rockhampton campus at the same time. All students must present one of these campuses to complete the test. On request (with a valid reason) this test shall be arranged to one of CQUni campuses.
Review/Exam Week Friday (11 June 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Each question will be assessed for the criterion accuracy and correct answers.
- Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified and explained
- Correct results/explanation
In addition, the following criteria will be considered:
Evidence of correct procedures
- All necessary steps in the analysis are followed in the correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical work
Evidence of an understanding of the topic
- Use of correct principles and theories
- Interpretation of results as necessary
Professional presentation
- Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, conventions
- Design complex reinforced concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Design prestressed concrete structural components using appropriate Australian Standards
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
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?
