ENG8801 Code-Based Structural Design

Contents

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

RATIONALE

This course provides informed and responsible instruction in the use of Space Gass, a software package that aids the application of code-based design primarily in steel but also in reinforced concrete.

SYNOPSIS

All engineering projects involve design and planning stages which today are undertaken in large part with the aid of computer software packages such as Space Gass. Space Gass models of steel and reinforced concrete structures can be developed and assessed in accordance with the Australian Institute of Steel Construction recommendations. The design of structures involves making compromises between various integral components in order to satisfy loading capacities, safety and cost targets. Professional engineers are therefore required to develop their appreciation of these constraints, and proficiency in modelling using Space Gass for designing both steel and reinforced structures.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.

display proficiency in developing Space Gass models for the analysis of steel and reinforced concrete structures (assignments);

2.

clearly document Space Gass models and results (assignments);

3.

demonstrate a disciplined approach to structural modelling including self checking (assignments);

4.

competently select and use a variety of approximate methods of analysis that may be used to check the validity of computer models (assignments);

5.

demonstrate possession of a detailed appreciation and understanding of the compromises that are made in modelling of steel and reinforced concrete structures (assignments);

6.

demonstrate a broad understanding of load estimation over the full range of building, civil, industrial and maritime type structures (assignments).

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).

Australian Standard AS1170, Structural design actions, parts 0, 1 and 2, Standards Australia.

Australian Standard AS4100, Steel structures, Standards Australia.

Australian Standard AS5100, Bridge design, part 2 - design loads, Standards Australia.

Design capacity tables for structural steel, 3rd edn, Australian Institute of Steel Construction.

Australian Standard AS4997, Guidelines for the design of maritime structures, Standards Australia.

Australian Standard AS3600, Concrete structures, Standards Australia.

Space Gass (Version 8 or later) by Integrated Technical Software including the modules for Linear Analysis, Non linear Analysis, Buckling Analysis and the steel design facility Limsteel. Enrolled students have the opportunity to download a free version of Space Gass that is adequate for the purposes of this course. Note that the use of Space Gass in this course is in no way intended to imply that it is in any way superior to other commercially available packages.

Durack, JM 2005, Modelling and analysis for code based design - graduate training materials, Connell Wagner.

Hogan, TJ & Thomas, IR 1994, Design of structural connections, 4th edn, Australian Institute of Steel Construction, North Sydney.
(Limit States edn.)

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.

Trahair, NS & Bradford MA 1998, The behaviour and design of steel structures to AS4100, 3rd edn, E & FN Spoon, London.
(Australian edn.)

Warner, RF, Rangan, BV, Hall, AS & Faulkes KA 1998, Concrete structures, Longman, South Melbourne.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

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 assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements 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:
   There is no examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not appplicable.
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 must have access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.