Loads and load paths for multi-storey building structures, including wind load. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems, beam-columns and footings. Appropriate structural analysis manual techniques for the determination of forces and displacements in structures. Relationship between structural analysis software and these manual techniques. Emphasis on performance issues for buildings, including both strength and deflection.
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Analyse structural behaviour using a combination of computer and hand analysis approaches.
Design the members and connections for composite floor steel-framed building structures.
Determine the global structural behaviour of building frames, identifying the role of each component.
Generate a high-quality technical report as part of a group to summarise the design of a building structure.
Describe and apply the limit state design philosophy to calculate loads appropriate to each limit state.
