Course outline Code: ENG212 Title: Structural Engineering · PDF fileVersion Semester 2 2017 Recfind File Number: F14888 Course outline Code: ENG212 Title: Structural Engineering Faculty

Version Semester 2 2017 Recfind File Number: F14888

Course outline

Code: ENG212 Title: Structural Engineering

Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: A/Prof Christophe Gerber Email: [email protected] Course Moderator: Dr Ayodele Olofinjana

1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description In this course you will learn about the design philosophy adopted by the Australian Standards. You will develop the capacity to use design codes to determine the appropriate types of loads and combinations of loads for service and ultimate limit state designs. You will learn to relate the code requirements to the physical behaviour of elements and assemblages and to apply your knowledge of structural analysis and understanding of materials to design fundamental steel and timber structural members and simple structures. You also learn to design structures for stability (bracing).

1.2 Course content • Limit state design and load evaluation. • Concept of stability and bracing • Influence of functional, environmental, aesthetic and economic factors on structural design. • Structural applications of steel and timber materials. • Analysis and design of steel and timber tensile, compression and flexural members. • The design and detailing of connections for steel and timber structures. • Use of design codes of practice.

2. Unit value 12 units

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Course Outline: ENG212 Structural Engineering

3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s:

Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming:

Understand and apply the basic structural principles of stability, strength and serviceability and their importance in limit state design.

Task 1, 2 and 3 Knowledgeable.

Understand and determine the design loads on statically determinate structures arising from the design actions of gravity, occupation and use of the structure, and wind.

Task 1, 2 and 3 Knowledgeable.

Analyse statically determinate structures to determine the axial loads, shear forces and bending moments on structural elements resulting from the application of the design loads, including wind loads.

Task 1, 2 and 3 Creative and critical thinkers.

Competently design and analyse the following individual structural elements in steel and timber for strength, stability and serviceability:

• Tension and Compression members

• Beams and Columns • Members in combined bending and

tension/compression

• Connections

Task 1, 2 and 3 Empowered.

Design structural elements to conform to Australian Standards: AS 1170.1; 1170.2; 1720.1 and 4100.

Task 1, 2 and 3 Empowered.

Communicate design processes and outcomes in a manner acceptable to the engineering profession, that is ready for review by a certifier, through calculations and drawings.

Task 1, 2 and 3 Ethical Empowered.

4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”

4.1 Enrolment restrictions Must be enrolled in program SC383 or SC410, SC425. UU301 or XU301

4.2 Pre-requisites ENG221

4.3 Co-requisites Nil

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4.4 Anti-requisites CIV2503 Structural Design 1

4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) N/A

5. How am I going to be assessed?

5.1 Grading scale Standard – High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

5.2 Assessment tasks Task No.

ENG212 Assessment Tasks

Individual or Group

Weight-ing

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What is the duration / length?

When should I submit?

Where should I submit it?

1 Quiz: Structural analysis and design loadings.

Individual 5% Short answers At the start of the Tutorial, Week 3

In Class

2a Design Project Stage 1: Limit State Design

Group 10% Design report with associated relevant outputs, max 500 words excluding diagrams, sketches & appendices

At the start of the Lecture, Week 4

In Class

2b Design Project Stage 2: Steel design and construction



In Class

2c Design Project Stage 3: Timber design and construction



In Class

3 Final Exam Individual 50% 2 hr Centrally scheduled Exam Period

Exam Venue

100%

Assessment Task 1: Quiz – Structural analysis and design loadings

Goal: The Quiz will assess the contents (Lectures, Tutorials and Self-study) covered in Week 1 & 2, and review some essential aspects of Statics and Mechanic of Materials.

Product: Sequenced solutions to problems showing all workings incl. diagrams

Format: Short answers such as:

Interpreting and solving FBDs or aspects of FBDs.

Analysing statically determinate structures (beams, trusses and frames) under loads.

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Close book Quiz. Programmable calculators NOT permitted but scientific ones are. The use of mobile phones and tablets is not permitted.

Criteria 1. Demonstrate and apply current knowledge of structural analysis incl. engineering statics principles and concepts. 2. Solve simple structural engineering problems by:

using free body diagrams to represent structures subjected to various loads

interpreting and analysing these diagrams to calculate the resulting internal forces using established conventions to present sequenced solutions

3. Communicate to specialist audiences in written and visual modes (diagrams) to present solutions:

terminology, nomenclature and units,

adhere to established conventions for diagrams.

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level

Applying technologies Problem solving Organisation Communication

Developing

Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task:

1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources

Assessment Task 2a: Design Project Stage 1 – Ultimate State Design

Goal: Engineers work in teams and this challenging design assignment will allow you to develop and advance your collaboration skills while working on developing, designing and drawing the main structural elements for the roof and walls of a new building (Site details, architectural drawings and full project description will be supplied on Blackboard and in class).

Product: Design report

Format: In groups of 3-4, your group will determine the loading conditions required for the Limit State Design of a proposed building. You are required to determine the design loadings (ultimate and service loads incl. wind load, etc.) for the building in accordance with the Australian Loading Code: AS/NZS 1170 set.

Your team will provide preliminary sketches by team members (neatly hand drawn) of the proposed structure and stability concept bracing layouts for both the roof and walls of the building design.

NOTE: Your structural solution of the building must be adapted to the technical requirements of steel and timber constructions (Tasks 1b and 1c).

Manual calculations will be used for this project. Design Capacity Tables or computer packages may be used as a check of your design but not for the original calculations and submissions. Note: In practice, both could be used for the final design, but until you have enough experience to understand the limitations of Design Capacity Tables and/or the results of the computer design and judge whether they are realistic, it is best to design manually and check with the other.

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In your team you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see BlackBoard). The report is of 450 to 600 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams, calculations & Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand calculations are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data, graphs, photographs adequately referenced.

The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with all signatures and student numbers.

Criteria Assessment Criteria:

• Correct use of methodology and codes in determining loads and load combinations, in particular wind loads, and building stability;

• Demonstrate understanding through use of correct design formulae and approaches; and

• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution. You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made available to you through Blackboard


Communication Collaboration Problem solving

Developing

Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task

1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. 3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

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Assessment Task 2b: Design Project Stage 2 – Steel Structure and Construction)

Goal: In same group as Task 2a1), your team will engineer and design a steel structure adapted to the building architecture and load conditions i.e. you apply the loading conditions you have determined in Task 2a unless advised otherwise. Your design must comply with Australian Design Code AS 4100: Steel Structures.

Product: Design Report

Format: In your team (3-4 Students) you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see BlackBoard). The report is of max. 1000 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams, calculations & Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand calculations are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data, graphs, and photographs adequately referenced. You must include the shop drawings of your design in the Appendix.

Note: Your structural solution focuses on the design of the critical components of the structure. This may include the design of bending, tension and compression members and connections. You also prepare the detailing and shop drawings of your design using AutoCAD or an equivalent CAD program. Further details to be provided on Blackboard and in class.

The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with their signatures and student numbers.


• Correct use of methodology and design codes in determining overall building stability and performance of critical structural members of a proposed steel building;

• Understanding of design methodology through use of correct design formulae, approaches and codes to analyse and design the steel members of the proposed structure e.g. frames, roof purlins; roof beams; columns, etc.

• Generation of construction drawing and detailing of the proposed structure in agreement with established conventions.

• Presentation of design calculations and drawings to a professional engineering standard.

• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution. You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made available to you through Gradebook.


Communication Collaboration Problem solving Applying technologies

Developing


1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

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3.5 Orderly management of self and professional conduct. 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

1) Group changes must be motivated and negotiated with the Course Coordinator Assessment Task 2c: Design Project Stage 3 – Timber Structure and Construction

Goal: In same group as Tasks 2a and 2b1), your team will engineer and design a timber structure (or components of this structure) adapted to the building architecture and load conditions i.e. you apply the loading conditions you have determined in Task 2a unless advised otherwise. Your team’s design must comply with Australian Design Code AS 1720.1: Timber Structures.

Product: Design report

Format: In your team (3-4 Students) you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see BlackBoard). The report is of max. 750 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams, calculations & Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand calculations are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data, graphs and photographs adequately referenced. You must include the shop drawings of your design in the Appendix.

Note: Your structural solution focuses on the design of the critical components of the structure. This may include the design of bending, tension and compression members and connections. You also prepare the detailing and shop drawings of your design using AutoCAD or an equivalent CAD program. Further details to be provided on Blackboard and in class.

The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with their signatures and student numbers.


• Correct use of methodology and design codes in determining overall building stability and performance of critical structural members of a proposed timber building;

• Understanding of design methodology through use of correct design formulae, approaches and codes to analyse and design the timber members of the proposed structure e.g. frames, roof purlins; roof beams; columns, etc.

• Generation of construction drawing and detailing of the proposed structure in agreement with established conventions.

• Presentation of design calculations and drawings to a professional engineering standard.

• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution. You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made available to you through Gradebook.


Problem solving Applying technologies Communication

Graduate


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1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. 3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

1) Group changes must be motivated and negotiated with the Course Coordinator Assessment Task 3: Final Exam (2hrs – 50% of final grade)

Goal: The final exam will assess the content of the Lectures and Tutorials covered in the whole course, and aspects of the project.

Product: Final exam

Format: 2 hours (during centrally scheduled exam period). The exam will be partially open book. Full details of what may be taken into the exam will be explained in class during the semester. These items must not be enhanced or tampered with in any way. You will be required to solve a number of typical Structural Engineering design problems similar to the Lecture examples, Tutorial questions and/or those you undertook in your design projects. Past exam papers may be obtained from the course homepage, later in the semester.


• Appropriateness of design solutions;

• Correct use of design methodology and codes;

• Demonstrate understanding of design process through use of correct formulae; and

• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution.


Applying technologies Problem solving Organisation Communication

Graduate


1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

5.3 Additional assessment requirements

Blackboard All students enrolled in this course will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. Students are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access (either off campus or on-campus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks.

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Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between the students submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate:

5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day

20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours 13 x 2hr Lectures 13 x 2hr Tutorials

6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Sippy Downs: Semester 2

6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / Module

What key concepts/content will I learn?

What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content?

Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities

Week 1

Limit States Design, Design Actions – permanent and imposed loads

Lecture & Tutorial: Limit State Design and Design Actions

AS1170.0, AS1170.1, and AS1170.2 Reviews of Structures, Statics principles and Structural analysis.

Week 2

Limit States Design, Design Actions – wind load


AS1170.0, AS1170.1, and AS1170.2 Applications of structural conceptualisation and design actions.

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Progress of Design Project Stage 1.

Week 3

Limit States Design, Design Actions – wind load, Stability concepts and bracing


AS1170.0, AS1170.1, and AS1170.2 Applications of structural conceptualisation and design actions. Progress of Design Project Stage 1.

Week 4

Introduction to steel and its structural applications Steel Design – Tension and Compression members

Lecture & Tutorial: Steel Design Task 2a is due in Week 5

AS4100–1998: Sections 1-3, 6 & 7. Applications of structural conceptualisation and design actions. Progress of Design Project Stage 1.

Week 5

Steel Design – Bending members

Lecture & Tutorial: Steel Design

AS4100–1998: Section 5 Applications of steel design principles and design of a steel structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 2.

Week 6

Steel Design – Combined Actions

Lecture & Tutorial: Steel Design


Week 7

Steel Design – Connections Lecture & Tutorial: Steel Design


Week 8

Introduction to timber and its structural applications Timber Design – Tension and compression members

Lecture & Tutorial: Timber Design Task 2b is due in Week 8

AS1720.1–2010: Section 3, Appendix H. Applications of steel design principles and design of a steel structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 2.

Week 9

Timber Design – Bending members

Lecture & Tutorial: Timber Design

AS1720.1–2010: Section 3. Applications of timber design principles and design of a timber structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 3.

Week 10 Timber Design – Bending and Combined Actions

Lecture & Tutorial: Timber Design

AS1720.1–2010: Section 3.

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Applications of timber design principles and design of a timber structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 3.

Week 11

Timber Design – Connections Lecture & Tutorial: Timber Design

Applications of timber design principles and design of a timber structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 3.

Week 12

Timber Design – Structural applications of Engineered Wood Products and design methods (Guest Lecture TBC)

Lecture & Tutorial: Timber Design Task 2c is due in Week 12

AS1720.1–2010: Sections 5, 7 & 8. Applications of timber design principles and design of a timber structures. Progress of Design Project Stage 3.

Week 13

Revision Lecture & Tutorial: Revision Reviews of steel design principles and design of a steel structures, and reviews of timber design principles and design of a timber structures.

Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.

7. What resources do I need to undertake this course?

7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: AS1170.0 Structural design actions - General principles. AS1170.1 Structural design actions - Permanent, imposed and other actions. AS1170.2 Structural design actions - Wind actions. AS4100 Steel structures. AS1720.1 Timber structures, Part 1: Design methods.

7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course.

HB2.2 2003 (Incorporating Amendments 1 and 2), Australian Standards for Civil Engineering Students, Part

2: Structural Engineering (Incorporating Amendments 1 and 2).

7.3 Specific requirements N/A

7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas.

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8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is available to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: [email protected]

9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs

Review of Assessment and Final Grades

Supplementary Assessment

Administration of Central Examinations

Deferred Examinations

Student Academic Misconduct

Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

10. Faculty specific information In person:

Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C

USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1)

USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie

USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

mailto:[email protected]

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Course outline Code: ENG212 Title: Structural Engineering · PDF fileVersion Semester 2 2017 Recfind File Number: F14888 Course outline Code: ENG212 Title: Structural Engineering Faculty