CIV4235 Advanced structural design
Faculty of Engineering
CIV4235 Advanced structural design is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV3284.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV4235
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV4235
No unit lists CIV4235 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: Or CIV3222
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Advanced methods for the design of structures considering both loading and strength aspects of design. Strength and serviceability design of continuous post-tensioned concrete members. Design and detailing of anchorage zones. Introduction to the plastic design concept for engineering practice, with particular reference to steel structures design; methods of plastic analysis from simple beams to complex frames. Introduction to yield line theory for reinforced concrete slabs; yield line solutions based on work equations. Lower bound solutions for reinforced concrete slabs using Hillerborg strip method.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Project (Part A): theory + lab activityThreshold hurdle6%
- Project (Part B)Threshold hurdle6%
- Project (Part C): theory + teaching lab activityThreshold hurdle6%
- Problem setsThreshold hurdle8%
- TestsThreshold hurdle24%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Generate team-work reports on the analysis/design of concrete slabs and steel frames using laboratory results and theoretical analysis.
- 2
Identify the collapse mechanisms of reinforced concrete slabs and steel frames.
- 3
Design and analyse plastically reinforced concrete slabs using Hillerborg method and yield line theory.
- 4
Design and analyse the steel reinforced concrete structures using the strut-and-tie model method.
- 5
Describe the ultimate behaviour of basic structures and materials with reference to the theorems of plasticity.
- 6
Determine the plastic collapse load of beams and simple frames using both hand- and computer-based methods.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
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.
Learning in the unit is mainly through lectures, practice classes and online learning. Online learning resources are 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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Refer to Moodle for details
Where it fits
CIV4235 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- MAEINFRA01Technical electivesCivil engineering - Infrastructure systemsNo reviews yet
- MAETRAN01Technical electivesCivil engineering - TransportNo reviews yet
- MAEWATR01Technical electivesCivil engineering - WaterNo reviews yet
- MAERSNRG01Technical electivesRenewable and sustainable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Phu Nguyen
- Dr Chua Yie Sue
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phu Nguyen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV4235?
You need CIV3284 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CIV4235 offered?
In 2020, CIV4235 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV4235?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV4235 have an exam?
No. CIV4235 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV4235?
CIV4235 is part of Civil engineering; Civil engineering - Infrastructure systems; Civil engineering - Transport; Civil engineering - Water; and Renewable and sustainable energy engineering.