Course Title: Analyse and design simple structural steel members
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: CIVE5681
Course Title: Analyse and design simple structural steel members
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
Course co-ordinator: Anirban Khastagir
Email: anirban.khastagir@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 99254087
Room: 57.05.34
Nominal Hours: 60
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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 interpret Australian Standards and design simple steel structures consisting of beams, columns, welded and bolted connections and purlins and girts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC040B Analyse and design simple structural steel members |
Element: |
1. Calculate, using appropriate Australian Standards, the acceptable design loading for steel beams and columns |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Limit state theory and design can be explained. |
Element: |
2. Analyse and design simple steel beams to AS 4100 |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The geometric properties of (plated) beam sections are calculated. |
Element: |
3. Analyse and design axially loaded steel compression members to AS 4100 |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Calculations are carried out to determine the effective length of columns with and without lateral restraints. |
Element: |
4. Analyse and design members in plane frames |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Given the moment distribution in a rigid plane frame, calculations are carried out to determine the effective length and design frame members. |
Element: |
5. Analyse and design steel connections to AS 4100 |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Calculations are carried out to design a bolted connection for concentric load. |
Element: |
6. Analyse and design purlins and girts to AS 4600 |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Load combinations are determined for purlins and girts for serviceability and strength limit states. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory and industry-based worked examples on the:
• Calculation of the acceptable design loading for steel beams and columns using appropriate Australian Standards and industry drawings
• Analysis and design of simple steel beams in accordance with AS 4100 to industry standards
• Analysis and design of axially loaded steel compression members in accordance with AS 4100 to industry standards
• Analysis and design of members in plane frames
• Analysis and design of steel connections in accordance with AS 4100 to industry standards
Research
• Using the Internet research AS/NZS 1170 Part 0, 1 & 2 and identify the clauses required for the acceptable design loading for steel beams and columns.
• Using the Internet research AS 4100 and identify the clauses required for the design of simple steel beams, steel compression members and steel connections
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule for this course is as follows:
Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to steel structures |
2 | Behavior and design of flexural members |
3 and 4 | Lateral torsional bucking of a beam |
5 and 6 | Beam Column design |
7 | Mid Semester Exam |
8 and 9 | Cleat and base plate connection |
10 and 11 | Metal cladding and purlin design |
12 and 13 | Rafter Design |
14 and 15 | Project |
16 | Revesion Class |
17 | Final exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
AS 4100 Australian Standard – Steel structures |
References
Steel Designers Handbook, by B. Gorenc, R. Tinyou and A. Syam, UNSW Press, 6th Edition, 1996 |
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
A project covering elements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 comprising a 3-D building frame using industry drawings. Due date week 16.
• A two-hour mid semester examination on elements 1, 2, 4 & 5. Due date week 7.
• A two-hour end of semester examination on elements 1, 2, 3 & 6. due date week 17.
Assessment Matrix
Assessments | Proportion on total marks (%) |
Project | 30 |
Mid semester exam | 35 |
Final Exam | 35 |
Other Information
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