CIV5885 Infrastructure dynamics
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5885 Infrastructure dynamics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5885
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CIV5885
No unit lists CIV5885 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will provide the learner with fundamental theoretical and experimental knowledge and skills in the transient response of infrastructure systems when subjected to dynamic loading. Dynamics of structures and ground-borne vibrations will be covered in detail, so that the learner can apply the knowledge to solve practical problems in infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, and piling.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Task 1ExerciseThreshold hurdle10%
- Tasks 2 - 4Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle30%
- Task 5ProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
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
Calculate the dynamics structural response to various excitation types.
- 2
Propose design solutions to mitigate vibration responses to acceptable limits.
- 3
Explain, derive and use earthquake response spectra.
- 4
Calculate ground-borne vibration levels from various sources and propose mitigation solutions.
- 5
Apply the finite element method to solve structural dynamic problems.
- 6
Discuss results for a technical audience, using appropriate visualisation techniques and technical terminology.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 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.
Where it fits
CIV5885 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Wenhui Duan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Phu Nguyen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5885?
CIV5885 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5885 offered?
In 2026, CIV5885 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is CIV5885?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5885 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV5885?
CIV5885 is part of Civil engineering.