C&ENVENG 7007 - Structural Design (Steel)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 7007 Course Structural Design (Steel) Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assessment may include assignments, design project report, final exam and quizzes - details at beginning of semester. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Abdul Sheikh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the concepts and techniques for designing steel bolted and welded connections.
2. Understand the concepts and techniques for designing members subjected to bending actions and / or axial compression considering local and global bucklings.
3. Understand the method of analysis of sway and unsway frames for moment magnifications.
4. Understand the concepts and techniques for designing beams subjected to shear for stiffened or unstiffened webs.
5. Develop competence in critical and independent thinking in identifying, formulating and solving sproblems of steel structures.
6. Develop the ability to manage effectively the allocation of time in performing tasks by meeting the deadlines for submission of assignments.
7. Develop the ability to effectively synthesize information and ideas in relation to issues relating to design of steel structures – assumptions, design criteria, reliability.
8. Develop life long learning skills.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
5,6,7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
6,7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
7,8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Design Code: Australian Standards for Civil Engineering Students, Part 2: Structural Engineering - HB 2.2-2003 (Buy online from SAI Global)
Lecture Slides (Power Point): To be available on MyUni. Printed copies of these slides (6 slides per page) will also be distributed at the beginning of lectures.Recommended Resources
Text Book: Steel Designer’s Handbook, B. Gorencr, R. Tinyou and A. Syam (Available in UniBook).Online Learning
Apart from using MyUni for uploading lecture slides (power point), it will be used for posting homework assignments and their solutions, and some study materials (e.g. assignments, quizzes, question papers) of previous years. MyUni will also be used for communication (email) with students. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Out of 4 sessions/hours per week assigned in the Course Planner, 3 hours will be used for formal course lectures (except two hours for quizzes) and one hour will be used for the tutorior. The tutorial session will be used to help students individually or in small groups for homework assignments, general understanding of theories and solving problems. Moreover, tutors will be available on other days (1 hour per day) for additional consultations.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to 4 hours of lectures/tutorials (please see the Course Planner), students are expected to spend approximately 4 to 5
hours per week for studying lecture materials, practice examples and solving homework problems.Learning Activities Summary
Week 1 Introduction and Design of Tension Members
Week 2 Design of Connections – Bolted Joints
Week 3 Design of Connections – Welded Joints
Week 4 Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Local Buckling
Week 5 Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Local Buckling
Week 6 Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Global Buckling
Week 7 Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Global Buckling
Week 8 Structural Analysis
Week 9 Design of Axially Loaded Columns Based on Local Buckling
Week 10 Design of Axially Loaded Columns Based on Global Buckling
Week 11 Design of Beam-Columns
Week 12 Design of Stiffened and Unstiffened Webs of Beams subjected to Shear
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment will have the following components.
Homework Assignments (7) 21%
Quiz (two) 12%
Final Examination 67%Assessment Related Requirements
The details will be provided during lectures.Assessment Detail
The details will be provided during lectures.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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