CIV3284 Design of concrete and masonry structures
Faculty of Engineering
CIV3284 Design of concrete and masonry structures is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2206 and CIV2225 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV3284
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV3284
2 units list CIV3284 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: CIV2226
Overview
This unit introduces you to concrete technology, reinforced concrete and masonry design. Three major topics areas are basic concrete materials technology, reinforced concrete analysis and design, and masonry basics and design. The unit provides a balanced coverage of the practical construction aspects, analytical methods and design aspects.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify types of cements, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete.
- 2
Describe the properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
- 3
Describe and decide concrete specifications.
- 4
Design concrete mix and assess concrete mix proportions for various applications.
- 5
Analyse loads and their representation on structures.
- 6
Design reinforced concrete and masonry structures using relevant Australian Standards.
Workload and teaching
3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ye Lu
- Dr Daniel Kong
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV3284?
You need CIV2206 and CIV2225 before you enrol; and ENG2005 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CIV3284?
CIV3284 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including CIV4235 and CIV4280.
When is CIV3284 offered?
In 2020, CIV3284 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021