Design of Concrete Structures
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide students with knowledge and skills to design reinforced concrete structural elements including: beams, slabs and columns according to Australian Standards AS3600. Students will also be equipped to analyse indeterminate structures using approximate methods of analysis.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Recognise the basis for current codified structural design philosophy. (K1,K3,K5)
2. Specify the constituents of concrete and its properties. (K1,K3,K5)
3. Design reinforced concrete beams, one way slabs and columns. (K1,K3,K5,S3)
4. Determine the static degree of indeterminacy for beams, frames and trusses. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
5. Use the virtual work method to calculate deflections. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
6. Apply the force (flexibility) method to analyse indeterminate beams and frames. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
1. Recognise the basis for current codified structural design philosophy. (K1,K3,K5)
2. Specify the constituents of concrete and its properties. (K1,K3,K5)
3. Design reinforced concrete beams, one way slabs and columns. (K1,K3,K5,S3)
4. Determine the static degree of indeterminacy for beams, frames and trusses. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
5. Use the virtual work method to calculate deflections. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
6. Apply the force (flexibility) method to analyse indeterminate beams and frames. (K1,K3,S1,S2)
7. Work effectively in small groups to design a reinforced concrete structure considering different loading actions, serviceability and ultimate limit states. (K3,S1,S2,S3,A2,A4,A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Lecture | 2 | 8 | 16 |
On Campus Lecture | 2 | 4 | 8 |
On Campus Class | 2 | 12 | 22 |
On Campus Lab | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Specified Activities Independent Learning | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 8 | 12 | 96 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Analysis | Individual/Group | 10-20% | 1, 2, 6 |
| Design Project | Individual/Group | 20-30% | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual/Group | 5-15% | 2, 5, 6 |
| Online Test 1 | Individual | 5-15% | 1, 2 |
| Online Test 2 | Individual | 15-25% | 3, 4, 5 |
| Online Test 3 | Individual | 15-25% | 3, 4, 5 |
Content
Concrete Technology
• Properties of concrete constitutes
• Properties of fresh and hardened concrete
Design Philosophy
• Limit states design and working stress design methods
• Types and definitions of loads in accordance with AS/NZS 1170
Design of Concrete Members
• Beams:
Design for bending, durability and fire
Design for shear
• Continuous beams and one-way slabs:
Analysis and design
Deflections and crack control
Detailing of reinforcement
• Columns:
• Elastic beam theory and virtual work method
• Force (flexibility) method for analysis of indeterminate beams and frames
• Properties of concrete constitutes
• Properties of fresh and hardened concrete
Design Philosophy
• Limit states design and working stress design methods
• Types and definitions of loads in accordance with AS/NZS 1170
Design of Concrete Members
• Beams:
Design for bending, durability and fire
Design for shear
• Continuous beams and one-way slabs:
Analysis and design
Deflections and crack control
Detailing of reinforcement
• Columns:
Design of short columns for combined axial force and bending
Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
• Introduction to indeterminate systems• Elastic beam theory and virtual work method
• Force (flexibility) method for analysis of indeterminate beams and frames
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.