Course Title: Analyse and design simple structural timber members
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: CIVE5623
Course Title: Analyse and design simple structural timber members
School: 130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6066 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering (Structural Design)
Course Contact : Tony Skinner Program Coordinator
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444
Course Contact Email:tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Coordinator:
Mr Tony Skinner
Tel. 9925 4444
Fax. 99254377
Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130 - Use mathematics at technician level
EDX140 - Use quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and matrices
EDX100 - Solve simple problems in Statics and Strength of Materials
EDX090 - Solve more complex problems in Statics and Strength of Materials
EDC030 - Determine design loads on beams and columns
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to interpret Australian Standards and design simple timber structures consisting of beams, columns and connections.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC140 Analyse and design simple structural timber members |
Element: |
Calculate, using Appropriate Australian Standards, the design loads for timber beams and columns |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 AS1170 Part 0 is used to determine load combinations. |
Element: |
Design, to AS1720, simple timber beams, simple timber beams within a grid, columns and nailed and bolted connections. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Calculations are carried out to design a simply supported beam for strength. |
Learning Outcomes
- Calculate, using Appropriate Australian Standards, the design loads for timber beams and columns
- Design, to AS1720, simple timber beams, simple timber beams within a grid, columns and nailed and bolted connections.
Details of Learning Activities
Theory and industry-based worked examples on the:
• Calculation of the design loading for timber beams and columns using appropriate Australian Standards and industry drawings
• Analysis and design of simple timber beams in accordance with AS 1720 and industry drawings
• Analysis and design of axially loaded timber compression members in accordance with AS 1720 and industry drawings
• Analysis and design of timber tension members and industry drawings
• Analysis and design of nailed and bolted connections in timber in accordance with AS 1720 and industry drawings
Research
• Using the Internet research AS/NZS 1170 Part 0, 1 & 2 and identify the clauses required for the acceptable design loading for timber beams and columns.
• Using the Internet research AS 1720 and identify the clauses required for the design of simple timber beams, tension members, compression members and nailed and bolted connections.
Teaching Schedule
See Online Learning Hub for details.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
AS 1720 Australian Standard – Timber structures Part 1: Design methods |
References
HB 108-1998 Timber Design Handbook - In accordance with the Australian Limit State Timber Design Code, AS 1720.1-1997 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed in the classroom and the laboratory environment using holistic assessment based on typical workplace activities.
Assessment will comprise (for both elements):
- A project based upon the analysis and design of timber members in a 3-D structural frame
- Two 2-hour examinations (mid-semester and end-of-semester)
Assessment Tasks
This unit will be assessed in the classroom environment using holistic assessment, based on typical workplace activities.
• A project based upon the analysis and design of timber members in a 3-D structural frame
• Two 2-hour examinations (mid-semester and end-of-semester)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Prerequisite units comprise part of the underpinning knowledge and skills.
Use of AS 1170 for the determination of loads.
Use of AS 1720 to determine the following:-
Identify species of timber
Selection of strength group classifications
Joint group classifications and design density
Structural design properties
Characteristic strengths
Capacity factors
Effective spans and lengths
Modification factors
Slenderness coefficient for lateral buckling under bending
Slenderness factors for lateral buckling under compression
Member design capacities
Calculation of section properties from first principles.
Correct extraction of section properties from relevant industry tables.
Use of currently available timber sizes in the design process.
An understanding of limit state theory and design principles for:
Members subjected to bending
Members subjected to shear
Members subjected to deflection
Members subjected to axial compression
Members subjected to axial tension
Simple nailed and bolted joints
Spacings - end, edge and pitch
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