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Code: ENG212
Title: Structural Engineering
Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Teaching Session: Semester 2
Year: 2017
Course Coordinator: A/Prof Christophe Gerber Email: cgerber@usc.edu.au
Course Moderator: Dr Ayodele Olofinjana
2. Unit value
12 units
4.2 Pre-requisites
ENG221
4.3 Co-requisites
Nil
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4.4 Anti-requisites
CIV2503 Structural Design 1
Goal: The Quiz will assess the contents (Lectures, Tutorials and Self-study) covered in Week 1 & 2, and
review some essential aspects of Statics and Mechanic of Materials.
Product: Sequenced solutions to problems showing all workings incl. diagrams
Format: Short answers such as:
Interpreting and solving FBDs or aspects of FBDs.
Analysing statically determinate structures (beams, trusses and frames) under loads.
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Close book Quiz. Programmable calculators NOT permitted but scientific ones are. The use of
mobile phones and tablets is not permitted.
Criteria 1. Demonstrate and apply current knowledge of structural analysis incl. engineering statics
principles and concepts.
2. Solve simple structural engineering problems by:
using free body diagrams to represent structures subjected to various loads
interpreting and analysing these diagrams to calculate the resulting internal forces using
established conventions to present sequenced solutions
3. Communicate to specialist audiences in written and visual modes (diagrams) to present
solutions:
terminology, nomenclature and units,
adhere to established conventions for diagrams.
Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level
Applying technologies
Problem solving
Developing
Organisation
Communication
Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task:
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
Goal: Engineers work in teams and this challenging design assignment will allow you to develop and
advance your collaboration skills while working on developing, designing and drawing the main
structural elements for the roof and walls of a new building (Site details, architectural drawings
and full project description will be supplied on Blackboard and in class).
Product:
Design report
Format:
In groups of 3-4, your group will determine the loading conditions required for the Limit State
Design of a proposed building. You are required to determine the design loadings (ultimate and
service loads incl. wind load, etc.) for the building in accordance with the Australian Loading Code:
AS/NZS 1170 set.
Your team will provide preliminary sketches by team members (neatly hand drawn) of the
proposed structure and stability concept bracing layouts for both the roof and walls of the building
design.
NOTE: Your structural solution of the building must be adapted to the technical requirements of
steel and timber constructions (Tasks 1b and 1c).
Manual calculations will be used for this project. Design Capacity Tables or computer packages
may be used as a check of your design but not for the original calculations and submissions.
Note: In practice, both could be used for the final design, but until you have enough experience to
understand the limitations of Design Capacity Tables and/or the results of the computer design and
judge whether they are realistic, it is best to design manually and check with the other.
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In your team you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see BlackBoard). The
report is of 450 to 600 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams, calculations &
Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand calculations
are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data, graphs,
photographs adequately referenced.
The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with all signatures and
student numbers.
Criteria
Assessment Criteria:
• Correct use of methodology and codes in determining loads and load combinations, in
particular wind loads, and building stability;
• Demonstrate understanding through use of correct design formulae and approaches;
and
• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution.
You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm
that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made
available to you through Blackboard
Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level
Communication
Collaboration Developing
Problem solving
Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Assessment Task 2b: Design Project Stage 2 – Steel Structure and Construction)
Goal: In same group as Task 2a1), your team will engineer and design a steel structure adapted to the
building architecture and load conditions i.e. you apply the loading conditions you have
determined in Task 2a unless advised otherwise. Your design must comply with Australian Design
Code AS 4100: Steel Structures.
Product:
Design Report
Format:
In your team (3-4 Students) you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see
BlackBoard). The report is of max. 1000 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams,
calculations & Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand
calculations are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data,
graphs, and photographs adequately referenced. You must include the shop drawings of your
design in the Appendix.
Note: Your structural solution focuses on the design of the critical components of the structure.
This may include the design of bending, tension and compression members and connections. You
also prepare the detailing and shop drawings of your design using AutoCAD or an equivalent CAD
program. Further details to be provided on Blackboard and in class.
The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with their signatures
and student numbers.
Criteria
Assessment Criteria:
• Correct use of methodology and design codes in determining overall building stability
and performance of critical structural members of a proposed steel building;
• Understanding of design methodology through use of correct design formulae,
approaches and codes to analyse and design the steel members of the proposed
structure e.g. frames, roof purlins; roof beams; columns, etc.
• Generation of construction drawing and detailing of the proposed structure in
agreement with established conventions.
• Presentation of design calculations and drawings to a professional engineering
standard.
• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution.
You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm
that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made
available to you through Gradebook.
Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level
Communication
Collaboration
Developing
Problem solving
Applying technologies
Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Assessment Task 2c: Design Project Stage 3 – Timber Structure and Construction
Goal:
In same group as Tasks 2a and 2b1), your team will engineer and design a timber structure (or
components of this structure) adapted to the building architecture and load conditions i.e. you
apply the loading conditions you have determined in Task 2a unless advised otherwise. Your
team’s design must comply with Australian Design Code AS 1720.1: Timber Structures.
Product:
Design report
Format:
In your team (3-4 Students) you will collaborate to write the report as per conventions (see
BlackBoard). The report is of max. 750 words or equivalent (excluding sketches, diagrams,
calculations & Appendices) and calculations with correct units throughout (scanned copies of hand
calculations are acceptable). If relevant, you can include captioned diagrams, tables of data, graphs
and photographs adequately referenced. You must include the shop drawings of your design in the
Appendix.
Note: Your structural solution focuses on the design of the critical components of the structure.
This may include the design of bending, tension and compression members and connections. You
also prepare the detailing and shop drawings of your design using AutoCAD or an equivalent CAD
program. Further details to be provided on Blackboard and in class.
The names of all team members are to be on the cover page of the report with their signatures
and student numbers.
Criteria
Assessment Criteria:
• Correct use of methodology and design codes in determining overall building stability
and performance of critical structural members of a proposed timber building;
• Understanding of design methodology through use of correct design formulae,
approaches and codes to analyse and design the timber members of the proposed
structure e.g. frames, roof purlins; roof beams; columns, etc.
• Generation of construction drawing and detailing of the proposed structure in
agreement with established conventions.
• Presentation of design calculations and drawings to a professional engineering
standard.
• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution.
You are awarded an individual grade for this task. Your mark may be determined by an algorithm
that uses the tutor’s mark and/or peer rating from your group. Marks are recorded and made
available to you through Gradebook.
Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level
Problem solving
Applying technologies Graduate
Communication
Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task
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1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
1)
Group changes must be motivated and negotiated with the Course Coordinator
Goal: The final exam will assess the content of the Lectures and Tutorials covered in the whole course,
and aspects of the project.
Product:
Final exam
Format:
2 hours (during centrally scheduled exam period). The exam will be partially open book. Full details
of what may be taken into the exam will be explained in class during the semester. These items
must not be enhanced or tampered with in any way. You will be required to solve a number of
typical Structural Engineering design problems similar to the Lecture examples, Tutorial questions
and/or those you undertook in your design projects. Past exam papers may be obtained from the
course homepage, later in the semester.
Criteria
Assessment Criteria:
• Appropriateness of design solutions;
• Correct use of design methodology and codes;
• Demonstrate understanding of design process through use of correct formulae; and
• Inclusion of all workings showing a logical sequence to the problem solution.
Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level
Applying technologies
Problem solving
Graduate
Organisation
Communication
Engineers Australia competencies assessed in this task
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
Safe Assign
In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its
assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to
be made between the students submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access
to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the
course.
Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au