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C&ENVENG 4041 - Structural Design Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019

This course will involve an authentic design project emulating a real world project in the structural engineering consulting profession. Students will consolidate and apply knowledge form structural mechanics, reinforced concrete and structural steel design in order to complete the design of a realistic structure according to Australian Standards. In completing this design students will become familiar with the complexities and ambiguities of design. Students will need to demonstrate a capacity for self-management, independent learning and higher level professional communication skills.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code C&ENVENG 4041
    Course Structural Design Practice
    Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites C&ENVENG 3001, C&ENVENG 3005, C&ENVENG 3007
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Jaroslav Vaculik

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Apply knowledge of structural design principles to the conceptual design of a buildings superstructure through the synthesis of the client’s requirements and evaluation of potential design options;
    2 Demonstrate effective oral communication skills by delivering a client briefing to present the conceptual designs evaluated;
    3 Demonstrate the fluid application of engineering techniques by scoping and subsequently preparing detailed design calculations to Australian design standards;
    4 Critically review design calculations prepared by others;
    5 Communicate the final design of a structure through the production of engineering drawings;
    6 Demonstrate orderly management of self and professional conduct by managing time effectively and behave in a professional manner in relationships with clients, industrial mentors and other stakeholders involved in the project; and
    7 Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective team member by earning the trust and confidence of colleagues through competent and timely completion of tasks, recognising the diversity of the team members and respect for alternative viewpoints.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
    The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1   1.2   1.3   1.6   2.1   2.2   2.3   3.1   3.2   3.4   3.5   3.6   

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    		 1,3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    		 1
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    		 2,3,4, 6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    		 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Australian Standards AS1170, AS3600, AS4100, AS1100.501 and AS5100 are required for this course. These can be accessed through the university library website.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Each week there are 2x two-hour sessions. These will be run mainly as design workshops in which the students interact with industry design engineers. Some of these sessions will also be used to deliver lectures on key design topics.
    Learning Activities Summary

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