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Area/Catalogue
CIVE 1007

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Study Method
100% online

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Course ID
163502

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Unit Value
4.5

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UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes

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Duration
10 weeks

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Availability/Timetable(s)
Study Period 3
Study Period 6

Course aim

To introduce students to the study of buildings under load, the analysis of simple structures. This includes distinguishing between different types of loads and describing different types of structural members.

Course content

Mathematical methods. Introduction to elementary stability theories, building loads, structural systems, principal components, forces and stresses. Behaviour and analysis of beam, truss and column. Bending, shear, deflection, bearing and stability. Introduction to: equilibrium, structural analysis software, structural property of steel.

Textbooks

Haese, S, Humphries, M & Haese, M 2012, Mathematics for Australia 9, 1st edition, Haese Mathematics, Marleston, South Australia

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online 10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Project, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation

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