Undergraduate - UnitCIV3221 - Building structures and technology

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Synopsis

Loads and load paths for multi-storey structures, including the action of core walls. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems. Matrix structural analysis for the determination of forces and displacements in structures. Relationship between frame analysis software and the technique of matrix analysis. Emphasis on performance issues for buildings which are not related to strength and deflection.

Assessment

Practice problems: 5%
Tests: 17%
Presentation and report: 23%
Final examination (3 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker

Contact hours

2 hours lecture, 2 hours practice and 8 hours of private study per week.

Prerequisites

CIV2206 and CIV2225

Co-requisites

CIV2226