Course Title: Introduction to Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CIVE1265 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
Course Coordinator: Ricky Chan
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9975
Course Coordinator Email: ricky.chan@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10.12.11
Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course is an introductory course to the profession of civil engineering. The first half of the course introduces statics: vectors, forces, moments, equilibrium of plane bodies, analysis of planar pin-jointed trusses, axial stress and deformations. Learning activities allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge to the practical design of a model bridge structure for optimum strength which will be verified using experimentation, in which the materials will be tested to failure in laboratory class.
The course also introduces flexural elements subjected to transverse loads (i.e. beams). You will learn to evaluate internal shears, moments and corresponding stresses through problem solving sessions. This course provides foundation knowledge, skills and their application which are relevant to subsequent courses in Civil Engineering.
The second half of the course introduces the basic principles and construction practices for a range of constructions such as buildings, bridges, foundations and earth retaining structures. You will learn the basis of design criteria and construction technologies such as choice of structural systems, different types of foundations in relation to loads and ground conditions, construction materials and construction machineries.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Discriminate vectors from scalars and perform mathematical operations on vectors;
- Develop equivalent system of forces to a rigid body using equilibrium;
- Analyse truss systems using method of Joints and Method of Section, and to determine internal forces;
- Calculate internal forces, stresses, deformations and strains in a flexural member;
- Identify characteristics of structural systems for buildings and bridges, load paths and types of loads;
- Identify and critically appraises contemporary construction technologies.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:
1.1. Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline;
1.5. Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving;
2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources;
3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour; and
3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course involves viewing pre-recorded lecture videos, tutorials, building a model bridge and laboratory classes. Concepts underlying each topic are made clear through problem solving in tutorial classes. The lab work and the construction project foster group discussion and communication skills relevant to professional engineering practices. Assessments are completed individually (online tests and lab reports) and in teams (design project and construction project).
Overview of Learning Resources
Resources include a text-book, recommended reference books, pre-recorded lecture videos, lecture notes, and a lab manual (available in the course Canvas).
Overview of Assessment
☒This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment tasks
Assessment Task 1: Laboratory reports
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4
Assessment Task 2: Online tests
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-6
Assessment 3: Construction Project (Team)
Weighting 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 5-6
Assessment 4: Design Project (Team)
Weighting 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 1-6