Design of Composite Structures
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
CIVE 4037
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
106021
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Natural and Built Environments
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. Analysis and design of thin–skinned composite wall panels: skin buckling phenomenon; member capacities.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| CIVE 3013 | Steel and Timber Design |
| CIVE 3011 | Structural Analysis |
| CIVE 3003 | Reinforced Concrete Design |
Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVE 3003. Course ID 012759. Formerly Structural Engineering 2) AND Structural Analysis (CIVE 3011. Course ID 100731. Formerly Structural Analysis and Computer Applications) AND either Structural Engineering 1 (CIVE 2003. Course ID 008202) or Steel and Timber Design (CIVE 3013. Course ID 151741).
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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