Course Title: Analyse and design flexural concrete members (simple)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: CIVE5680
Course Title: Analyse and design flexural concrete members (simple)
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Corresponding co-ordinator: Anirban Khastagir
Email: anirban.khastagir@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 99254087 , Room No: 57.5.34
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130B – Use technical mathematics (basic)
EDX140B – Use technical mathematics (advanced)
EDX100B – Analyse force systems (basic)
EDX090B – Analyse force systems (complex)
EDC030B – Determine design actions and analyse structures
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to carry out analysis and design of flexural reinforced concrete members, including beams and one-way slabs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC020B Analyse and design flexural concrete members (simple) |
Element: |
1. Carry out analysis and design of singly reinforced concrete beams. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design loads are calculated for each live load configuration. |
Element: |
2. Carry out analysis and design of doubly reinforced concrete beams. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Calculations are carried out to analyse and design doubly reinforced beams. |
Element: |
3. Carry out analysis and design of reinforced concrete T-beams and L-beams. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Effective flange width is determined for T-beam or |
Element: |
4. Carry out analysis and design of continuous beams and continuous one-way slabs. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Design bending moments are determined for a twospan or three-span continuous beam using appropriate coefficients. |
Element: |
5. Calculate termination of reinforcement and layout reinforcement to satisfy Code requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Reinforcement is chosen to satisfy development length requirements |
Element: |
6. Evaluate the need to provide shear and torsion reinforcement |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The need for shear and torsion reinforcement is evaluated. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory and industry-based worked examples on the:
• Analysis and design of singly reinforced concrete beams for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of doubly reinforced concrete beams for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of reinforced concrete T-beams and L-beams for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of continuous beams and continuous one-way for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings slabs
• Termination and layout of reinforcement to satisfy Code requirements
• Design of shear reinforcement for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
Research
• Using the Internet research AS 3600 and identify the clauses required for the analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams and sla
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule is as follows:
Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to concrete |
2 | Concrete tests |
3 | Beam in bending – Uncracked and Cracked |
4 | Beam in bending – Ultimate moment capacity |
5 | Beam in shear |
6 | Beam in deflection |
7 | T and L Beam |
8 | One way slab |
9 | Mid semester exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
AS 3600 Australian Standard – Concrete structures |
References
Reinforced Concrete, by R.F. Warner, B.V. Rangan and A.S. Hall, Publisher: Pitman |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
This unit will be assessed in the classroom environment using holistic assessment, based on typical workplace activities.
• Project - 50%, Elements 1, 2,3,4,5 and 6
• Final exam - 50% Elements 1,2,3,3,5 and 6
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
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Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
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Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
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