Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit builds on the structural, material and construction units of previous semesters, and applies that knowledge to a large steel building on a real site to perform a real function. It is one of three core project based units that cover analysis, design and construction of structures. Using a realistic project it enables you to prepare yourself to pursue a career in structures and/or construction. There will be a special emphasis on the interdependency between construction and design. The design project work will also include some geotechnical (footing) design.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to help you to learn and develop professional engineering skills with special emphasis on analysis, design and construction of steel structures.

Objectives

1. Be aware of the framing of steel structures to ensure that a complete load path exists for all loads and their combinations, and satisfy strength and serviceability (e.g. deflection, settlement, etc.) requirements of the design codes.

2. Execute the design sequence of assessment of loadings or restraints; preliminary sizing of members; idealisation and analysis; checking of assumptions with analysis and detail.

3. Determine and confirm the detailing of components and connections, etc. to suit construction of a particular steel structure.

4. Prepare documentation for the procurement, scheduling and erection of a steel construction project.

5. Sketch components and assemblies based on the design solutions illustrating how design and construction interrelate.

Content

• Design and Construction Issues: Project and site briefing, Relation between design and construction, and introduction to steel design, Economical structural steelwork, Structural systems, Loadings and load paths


• Wind loads on buildings - evaluation for various components and systems


• Suitability of structural systems, Wind bracing


• Structural analysis of portal frame/truss systems


• Design of roof and wall cladding systems


• Design of portal frame structure


• Design of portal truss structure


• Design of bracing systems


• Design of steel connections -Knee, ridge and base plate connections


• Detailing of steelwork


• Issues in procurement of steelwork, Fabrication and protective systems


• Development of erection procedures Programming steelwork and weather issues

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: 4 hours per week
Lectorial: 2
Design Studio: 2

The unit will use a lecture/discussion forum followed by a 2 hour design studio session facilitated by experts in the fields of steel structures and construction (QUT and Australian Steel Institute staff). Excellent resource materials including study notes and web-based study materials and e-mail communications will be used to enhance your learning. You will learn the required knowledge and skills by undertaking a complete analysis and design of a low rise steel framed building as a member of a project group. You will be assisted by various staff members who will act as tutors/consultants/assessors during the design studio sessions.

Learning Approaches will cover the following:

• Project based


• Self-learning


• Individual learning


• Team based learning


• Experiential learning


• Reflective

Assessment

QUT's Assessment Policy is located at MOPP C/5.1.

The assessment includes formative assessment tasks in tutorials to help you understand how you are progressing in this unit. Graded assessment (to grade your work against expected learning outcomes) includes problem solving tasks, a project report and presentation and a final exam.Feedback on your assessments will be given to you by your lecturer and tutors during lecture and design studio classes, and via email and Blackboard. You will receive ongoing verbal feedback in studio.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Exercises
Description: An exercise to solve problems of limited scope using appropriate rules or techniques
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 8

Assessment name: Group Report and Presentation
Description: Load Evaluation, Analysis and Design of a Low-rise Steel Framed Building and Construction Details.
Weeks 7 & 10 - preliminary assessment with the Unit Coordinator
Week 13 - Final Report submission.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Week 13

Assessment name: Final Exam
Description: To ensure that you are able to demonstrate the widest range of knowledge, understanding and skill development, the final examination includes a mix of problem solving and short answer questions.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Relevant and useful resource materials will be made available via Blackboard. Details of specific design handbooks will be advised at the commencement of this unit.

Risk assessment statement

You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire; in any laboratory practical students will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. steel capped shoes); on any field trips or site visits, you will progress through a safety induction session and where necessary obtain a safety induction card. If you who do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session/site.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 06-Feb-2013