Course Title: Analyse and design flexural members (complex)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: CIVE5682
Course Title: Analyse and design flexural members (complex)
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
EAC020B – Analyse and design flexural concrete members (basic)
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to carry out analysis of flexural concrete members, including beams, one and two-way slabs, footings and columns.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC010B Analyse and design flexural members (complex) |
Element: |
1. Design beams and one-way slabs (single span and continuous) to satisfy strength and serviceability requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design beam for shear and deflection |
Element: |
2. Design two-way slabs supported by rigid beams and walls to satisfy strength and serviceability requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Design slab for shear |
Element: |
3. Proportion footings and design axially loaded footings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design procedure for footing |
Element: |
4. Design short and slender columns |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Space Gass for 2D frame analysis |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory and industry-based worked examples on the:
• Analysis and design of one way slab for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of two way slab for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams for shear and deflection for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings
• Analysis and design of short and slender column for a Reinforced Concrete Office Building using industry drawings slabs
• Termination and layout of reinforcement to satisfy Code requirements
Research
• Using the Internet research AS 3600 and identify the clauses required for the analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams and slab
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule for this course is as follows:
| Week | Topics |
| 10 | One way slab |
| 11 | One way slab-part b |
| 12 | Two way slab |
| 13 | Column -Short |
| 14 | Column- Slender |
| 15 | Footing Design |
| 16 | Revision class |
| 17 | Final 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
This unit will be assessed in the classroom environment using holistic assessment, based on typical workplace activities.
Assessment will comprise :
• Project 50%, Week 16
• Final Exam 50% , Week 17
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
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- 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.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
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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