CIV3221 Building structures and technology
Faculty of Engineering
CIV3221 Building structures and technology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2206 and (CIV2225 or CIV2235) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV3221
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV3221
1 unit list CIV3221 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Loads and load paths for multi-storey building structures, including wind load. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems, beam-columns and footings. Appropriate structural analysis manual techniques for the determination of forces and displacements in structures. Relationship between structural analysis software and these manual techniques. Emphasis on performance issues for buildings, including both strength and deflection.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practice problems: Sets 1 to 5Threshold hurdle5%
- Project: Stage 1Threshold hurdle10%
- Project: Stage 2Threshold hurdle25%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and apply the limit state design philosophy to calculate loads appropriate to each limit state.
- 2
Determine the global structural behaviour of building frames, identifying the role of each component.
- 3
Analyse structural behaviour using a combination of computer and hand analysis approaches.
- 4
Design the members and connections for composite floor steel-framed building structures.
- 5
Generate a high-quality technical report as part of a group to summarise the design of a building structure.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
Learning in the unit is mainly through lectures, practice classes and online learning. Online learning resources are provided and recorded and are available in advance of each class. Students are expected to have reviewed those online materials along with other resources on Moodle before coming to class. During the lectures, students will have an opportunity to ask questions related to the online recording resources if concepts need clarification. Students are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in a range of activities in class, including the application of those online concepts to solve specific engineering problems. The main learning approach is “Problem-based learning” which requires students to be involved with the classroom projects and proactive learners.
Learning resources
Required resources
SPACE GASS
Where it fits
CIV3221 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Yu Bai
- Dr Kong Sih Ying
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Yu Bai
Common questions
What can I take after CIV3221?
CIV3221 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CIV4280.
When is CIV3221 offered?
In 2022, CIV3221 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV3221?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV3221 have an exam?
No. CIV3221 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV3221?
CIV3221 is part of Civil engineering.