Design of Composite Structures

Course aim

To introduce basic structural concepts in composite construction. To develop students’ skills of analysis and design in modern composite structures. To introduce students to computer packages commonly used in composite structural design.

Course content

Fundamentals: composite effect, material properties, shear connectors, bond-slip effect; Analysis and design for composite floor and composite beam; Analysis and design for composite columns: encased section, concrete filled steel tube; Analysis and design of thin–skinned composite wall panels: skin buckling phenomenon; member capacities; Instability and ductility of composite members; Composite connections; Composite frames.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 2003	Structural Engineering 1
CIVE 3011	Structural Analysis and Computer Applications
CIVE 3003	Structural Engineering 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours 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, Design Project, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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.