CIV2502 Steel and Building Technology

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

Engineering Technologists in all areas of employment are likely to be involved in building design and construction, and steel design, detailing and construction. This course therefore seeks to introduce the student to these commonly encountered areas of civil engineering. The Steel Technology component deals with weldability; fracture mechanics; fusion welding processes; distortion and tolerances; weld defects and Non Destructive Testing; cutting of steel; bolting technology; corrosion of steelwork. The Building Construction component of the course provides a broad overview of current building construction practice, embracing the structural, architectural and building services aspects.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1.

interpret information from site investigations and apply it in the selection of appropriate building foundations; (Assignment 1; Part A of 2 Hour Examination; Part B of 2 Hour Examination)

2.

describe and differentiate the methods for the construction of building superstructure using reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, timber and steel; (Assignment 1; Part A of 2 Hour Examination; Part B of 2 Hour Examination)

3.

discuss the concepts of weldability and fracture mechanics of steel, differentiate the various fusion welding processes, describe the forms of distortion in welded members, select appropriate methods to detect defects in welds and describe typical steel fabrication processes; ( Assignment 2; Part A of 2 Hour Examination; Part B of 2 Hour Examination)

4.

select and apply appropriate methods for weather-, sound-, and fire-proofing buildings; (Part A of 2 Hour Examination; Part B of 2 Hour Examination)

5.

determine the requirements for services within a building and the structural requirements for the location of these services. (Part A of 2 Hour Examination; Part B of 2 Hour Examination)

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Firkins, A & Hogan, TJ 1990, Bolting of Steel Structures, 3rd edn, Australian Institute of Steel Construction, Sydney.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Jackson, N & Ravindra, KD 1996, Civil Engineering Materials, 5th edn, MacMillan Press Ltd, London.

Taylor, JS 2001, An Engineer's Guide to Fabricating Steel Structures Volume 1: Fabrication Methods, 1st edn, Australian Institute of Steel Construction, North Sydney.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

The 2 hour examination is in two parts. Part A requires an Examination Answer Sheet. Part B requires an Answer Booklet. Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.