Unit Outline

This unit introduces limit states design concepts followed by analytical and design techniques for steel and timber structures and members. It builds on the material covered in the statics and structural analysis units from years 1 and 2. The unit is an introduction to steel and timber structure design to Australian design Standards. The aim is to prepare students the necessary the knowledge and skills to design, construct and supervise structural engineering projects.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Determine the capacity of structural elements through applying structural grades and Australian steel and timber design rules.
2.	Design simple steel and timber elements with simple design actions imposed on them.
3.	Design load carrying capacity of small steel or timber structures under given loading conditions according to Australian Standards.
4.	Cooperate at a sub-professional level within a small group environment.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG222

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Steel Design Project (Group Project)	Week 7	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Timber Design Project (Group Project)	Week 13	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Steel and Timber Quizzes and Tests	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Steel Design Project (Group Project)

Task Description:

In this project, you will determine design actions, design structural elements and check the deflection of a steel structure. Students are required to finish the tasks through step by step calculations and submit a report for marking.

Task Length:

8-10 A4 Pages including sketches

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret Australian Standards to determine loads and load combinations on the given member/structure.	LO1, LO4
2	Apply the principles of structural analysis to determine internal forces in the given member/structure	LO1, LO4
3	Interpret the Australian Standards to design and detail the given member/structure and its connections	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Produce drawings and sketches of construction details to industry specifications.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Timber Design Project (Group Project)

Task Description:

Timber Design Project - Determine design actions, design structural elements and check the stability of the whole structure of a timber building. Students are required to finish the tasks through step by step calculations and submit a report for marking.

Task Length:

8-10 A4 pages + sketches

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret Australian Standards to determine loads and load combinations on the given member/structure.	LO1, LO4
2	Apply the principles of structural analysis to determine internal forces in the given member/structure	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Interpret the Australian Standards to design and detail the given member/structure and its connections	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Produce drawings and sketches of construction details to industry specifications	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Steel and Timber Quizzes and Tests

Task Description:

The students will be required to complete a mix of online quizzes, short tests and small assignments on both steel and timber topics throughout the semester.

Task Length:

10 minutes per quiz (5 online questions) or 30 minutes for short tests (approximately 1A4 page)

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly answer the questions in the test/quiz	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Correctly use the relevant standard and theory	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.