CIV3294 Structural design
Faculty of Engineering
CIV3294 Structural design is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2206 and (CIV2225 or CIV2235) and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CIV3294
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CIV3294
2 units list CIV3294 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber and masonry in accordance with design codes. You will understand the design processes for various structural components and how the fundamental engineering science led to the development of the current concrete, steel, timber and masonry design codes. You will learn about the overall behaviour of structural elements including beams, columns, beam-columns, braces, and connections under realistic design conditions. You will relate this knowledge of structural design to practical design problems in a project-based learning environment.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Class testsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Project: Concrete labsDemonstrationThreshold hurdle6%
- Design assignmentProjectThreshold hurdle14%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Determine the dead, live, and wind loads on a building structure, and the relevant load combinations.
- 2
Analyse building structures for the load effects relevant for structural element design.
- 3
Explore and predict the behaviour of physical specimens of steel and concrete elements.
- 4
Design steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structural elements to the relevant Australian Standards.
- 5
Communicate engineering designs through calculation, drawings, and reports as part of a team.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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.
In this unit, you will learn about the behaviour of steel, concrete, timber and masonry components under realistic design conditions and relate the knowledge of design to practical design problems in a problem-based learning environment.
This unit is delivered in a flipped-learning mode in which content is supplied prior to the lecture through online resources. The lecture is then an active session in which the learning for the week is consolidated further by the application of problem-solving.
Where it fits
CIV3294 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Daniel Kong
- Associate Professor Ye Lu
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ye Lu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV3294?
You need CIV2206 and (CIV2225 or CIV2235) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CIV3294?
CIV3294 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including CIV4235 and CIV4280.
When is CIV3294 offered?
In 2027, CIV3294 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV3294?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV3294 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV3294?
CIV3294 is part of Civil engineering.