Building structures and technology

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.

Problem-based learning - Learning in the unit is mainly through lectures, practice classes and online learning. Online learning resources are provided and recorded and are available in advance of each class. Students are expected to have reviewed those online materials along with other resources on Moodle before coming to class. During the lectures, students will have an opportunity to ask questions related to the online recording resources if concepts need clarification. Students are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in a range of activities in class, including the application of those online concepts to solve specific engineering problems. The main learning approach is “Problem-based learning” which requires students to be involved with the classroom projects and proactive learners.

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.