CIV2235 Structural materials
Faculty of Engineering
CIV2235 Structural materials is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1001 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV2235
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV2235
1 unit list CIV2235 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to fundamental concepts in the common structural materials including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. The major topics include concrete technology and the durability of concrete structures, the handling and placement of concrete components, the mechanical properties of different steels and steel connectors (bolts and welds), the behaviour of steel materials under fire, and the mechanical properties of timber and masonry materials. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about various structural loads and load combinations. Finally, you will learn about some significant case studies of structural failures which will reinforce the importance of material behaviours on structural safety.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe types of cements, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete and their effect on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
- 2
Design concrete mixes for various applications.
- 3
Describe the properties and behaviour of structural steel under thermo-mechanical loading.
- 4
Describe the properties and behaviour of timber for structural design, including durability.
- 5
Describe the properties and behaviour of unreinforced masonry for structural design.
- 6
Describe the main loads and load combinations relevant to structural design.
- 7
Explore the structural behaviour of material specimens and communicate findings through team-based reporting.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
CIV2235 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sudharshan Raman
- Dr Phu Nguyen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phu Nguyen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV2235?
You need ENG1001 before you enrol.
What can I take after CIV2235?
CIV2235 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CIV3294. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is CIV2235 offered?
In 2021, CIV2235 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV2235?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include CIV2235?
CIV2235 is part of Civil engineering.