Course Outline
CIV302 Concrete Design and Technology
Course Coordinator:Christophe Gerber (cgerber@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering
2024Semester 1
UniSC Sunshine CoastUniSC Moreton Bay |
Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
What is this course about?
Description
Civil engineers need to design concrete structures and infrastructures that adhere to regulatory standards. This course focuses on the design of reinforced concrete structures and their components, such as beams, slabs and columns, while considering both serviceability and ultimate limit states. You will learn to effectively design these structures and their members, ensuring compliance with the Australian Standard AS 3600. Additionally, the course covers the proper detailing of reinforcement for these structures and members.
How will this course be delivered?
| Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
| Blended learning | |||
| Learning materials – Asynchronous weekly learning material | 2hrs | Week 1 | 13 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online workshops | 1hr | Week 1 | 13 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 2 – On campus | 2hrs | Week 1 | 13 times |
| Laboratory 1 – On campus | 1hr | Week 2 | 3 times |
Course Topics
Topics May include:
- Introduction to Concrete Structures and Design Procedures
- Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams to Limit States according to AS 3600
- Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs to Limit States according to AS 3600
- Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns to Limit States according to AS 3600
- Structural Analysis of Concrete Structures
What level is this course?
300 Level (Graduate)
What is the unit value of this course?
12 units
How does this course contribute to my learning?
| Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Competencies from multiple Professional Bodies (see below) * | |
| 1 | Describe and explain the nature of concrete and steel, and how they work as a composite members i.e. reinforced concrete. |
Knowledgeable Empowered |
1.1.a, 1.1, 1.2 |
| 2 | Use and apply design codes e.g. AS/NZS 1170.0, AS/NZS 1170.1 and AS 3600; determine design loads and load combinations for strength and serviceability and understand their importance in limit state design. |
Knowledgeable Ethical |
1, 1.3.a, 1.3, 2, 2.1.g, 2.3.a, 2.1, 2.3 |
| 3 | Analyse concrete structures to determine the critical design actions (effects of design loads) on their structural elements in compliance with Australian Standards. | Creative and critical thinker |
2, 2, 2.1.a, 2.1.a, 2.3.a, 2.1, 2.1, 2.3 |
| 4 | Design concrete members and structures for durability (including fire resistance) and for ultimate and serviceability limit states compliantly to their relevant Australian Standards, guidelines and 'best' practice. |
Empowered Ethical Sustainability-focussed |
1, 1.3.a, 1.3.a, 1.3, 1.3, 2, 2.3.b, 2.3 |
| 5 | Create design documentation outlining the outcomes of engineering design solutions to a professional standard to and communicate, by graphical means, the results of the design process in an interpretable manner. | Engaged |
2, 2.1.a, 2.1, 3, 3.2.b, 3.1, 3.2 |
| 6 | Collaborate with your Project team to design concrete structures (concept to optimised solutions), and produce and deliver a Design report and a Project presentation. |
Creative and critical thinker Engaged |
1, 1.3.a, 1.3, 2, 2, 2.1.f, 2.1.f, 2.1, 2.1 |
* Competencies by Professional Body
| CODE | COMPETENCY |
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards | |
| 1.1.a | Knowledge and Skill Base - Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline: Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice. |
| 1.3.a | Knowledge and Skill Base - In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline. |
| 1 | Elements of competency: Knowledge and Skill Base |
| 1.1 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. |
| 1.2 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. |
| 1.3 | Knowledge and Skill Base: In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. |
| 2 | Elements of competency: Engineering Application Ability |
| 2.1.g | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving: Critically reviews and applies relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the engineering discipline and nominated specialisations. |
| 2.3.a | Engineering Application Ability - Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes: Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements. |
| 2.1.a | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving: Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions. |
| 2.3.b | Engineering Application Ability - Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes: Addresses broad contextual constraints such as social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal political and human factors, as well as health, safety and sustainability imperatives as an integral part of the design process. |
| 2.1.f | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving: Conceptualises alternative engineering approaches and evaluates potential outcomes against appropriate criteria to justify an optimal solution choice. |
| 2.1 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. |
| 2.3 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. |
| 3 | Elements of competency: Professional and Personal Attributes |
| 3.2.b | Professional and Personal Attributes - Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains: Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline. |
| 3.1 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
| 3.2 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Engineering Technologist Competency Standards | |
| 1 | Elements of competency: Knowledge and Skill Base |
| 1.3.a | Knowledge and Skill Base - In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the technology domain: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills to deliver engineering outcomes in specialist area(s) of the technology domain and associated industry, commercial and community sectors. |
| 1.3 | Knowledge and Skill Base: In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the technology domain. |
| 2 | Elements of competency: Engineering Application Ability |
| 2.1.a | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to broadly-defined problem solving within the technology domain: Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions. |
| 2.1.f | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to broadly-defined problem solving within the technology domain: Critically evaluates alternative implementation approaches using specialist engineering technologies and evaluates potential outcomes against appropriate criteria to justify an optimal solution choice. |
| 2.1 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of established engineering methods to broadly-defined problem solving within the technology domain. |
Am I eligible to enrol in this course?
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Pre-requisites
CIV200
Co-requisites
Not applicable
Anti-requisites
ENG451 and CIV451
Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)
Not applicable
How am I going to be assessed?
Grading Scale
Standard Grading (GRD)
| High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Details of early feedback on progress
Your engagement in weekly formative tutorial exercises will demonstrate your level of proficiency of the course material. You may peer-review the draft of your Tasks during the Tutorials.
Assessment tasks
| Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
| All | 1 | Written Piece | Individual | 30% | Four short design reports of max. 250 words. Word limit excludes calculations, diagrams, sketches & Appendices. |
Refer to Format | In Class |
| All | 2 | Oral and Written Piece | Group | 30% | One design report of max. 1000 words and one project presentation of max. 15 minutes. |
Week 13 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 3 | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 40% | 2 hours |
Week 12 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All - Assessment Task 1:Written Piece | |
| Goal: | Develop and consolidate your skills to determine the relevant limit state conditions of structural concrete members, design these elements to their relevant limit states and Australian Standards, provide the detailing of these elements if applicable, and discuss the design procedures and/or your design. |
| Product: | Written Piece |
| Format: | You submit your tasks at the start of your tutorial (in class) in Weeks 2, 4, 6 & 8. |
| Criteria: |
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| All - Assessment Task 2:Oral and Report | |
| Goal: | Advance and further your skills and competencies to analyse and design concrete structures compliantly to Australian Standards, relevant design guidelines and design handbooks where they are appropriate and applicable ('best' practice). |
| Product: | Oral and Written Piece |
| Format: | Your group submit their report at the start of the tutorial and deliver their presentation during the tutorial in Week 13. |
| Criteria: |
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| All - Assessment Task 3:Examination | |
| Goal: | Demonstrate your skills and competencies to compliantly analyse and design structural concrete members to limit states, provide their detailing and/or discuss the design procedures and/or your design. |
| Product: | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled |
| Format: | You complete Task 3 in class, during your Tutorial, in Week 12. |
| Criteria: |
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Directed study hours
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
What resources do I need to undertake this course?
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Prescribed text(s) or course reader
Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.
| Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
| Recommended | Yew-Chaye Loo,Sanaul Huq Chowdhury | 2018 | Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete | 3rd edition | Cambridge University Press |
Specific requirements
Nil
How are risks managed in this course?
What administrative information is relevant to this course?
Assessment: Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Assessment: Additional Requirements
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct
Assessment: Submission penalties
Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.
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