Building Structures 6

Course aim

To introduce students to the design of simple building components according to relevant codes (Superstructure), and to the principles and application of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering (Substructure).

Course content

Superstructure: Structural design process, structural materials, loads, structural framing, design brief, steel purlins and girts, steel pin-jointed trusses, reinforced concrete beams and slabs, steel beams, columns, portal frames, bracing and connections.
 
Substructure: Introduction to soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, site investigation processes, expansive soils, design and maintenance of residential footings on expansive soils, collapsing and compressible soils, ground compaction and stabilisation, footing types, bearing capacity and settlement, slope stability and earth retaining structures.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
BUIL 5008	Building Structures 5
Group 2
CIVE 1002	Structures 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.111
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.