Projects involving conception, analysis, design and drawing of practical structures in reinforced concrete and steel.
CIVL3390 consolidates and extends students' knowledge of design loading,ﾠstructural analysis, material behaviour and structural design of building elements through application and extension of this knowledge in undertaking the design of complete reinforced concrete and steel structure.
This will be achieved by undertaking a team-based integrated structural engineering design project.
FORMING TEAMS:
Except in the case of late enrolments, changes to design teams after submission on Blackboard (apart from removing unauthorized students) will be denied - so make sure you are happy before submitting.
This course is intended for students in their 3rd year of study. It is assumed students will have sound background in structural mechanics and the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures to Australian Standards.ﾠ
It is essential that all students have completed the pre-requisite courses. It is expected that students will be familiar with the relevant Australian Standards related to loading and design for reinforced concrete and steel structures.
Incoming study abroad and exchange students require the permission of the Course coordinator before they can enrol. These students will have to provide evidence that they have completed courses at their home University that are comparable to the pre-requisites for CIVL3390. This includes a working knowledge of the relevant structural design codes in their home country.
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(CIVL2340 or CIVL3380) and (CIVL2360 or CIVL3360) and CIVL3340
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CIVL3350
For general course queries please use civl3390@civil.uq.edu.au. This email is monitored by Prof. Gravina, A/Prof Blackwell, Dr Mahdi and Mr Yeow.
For personal/sensitive emails please email r.gravina@uq.edu.au.
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
(A) It is expected that students will fully utilise the scheduled weekly tutorial/workshop times for consultation with the teaching team (academic staff and tutors).
Students should NOT expect to be able to consult with the teaching team outside the scheduled weekly tutorial/workshop times, however Blackboard Discussion Board will be monitored to provide out of class contact with the teaching team.
(B) It is expected that ALL students will attend the lecture/briefing every week. The teaching team will not spend time during tutorials/workshops repeating briefing information from the preceding lecture/briefing to individual design teams.
(C) It is expected that each design team will have additional mutually agreeable contact and meet outside the scheduled class time to complete the work required.
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to consolidate and extend their knowledge of material behaviour, structural analysis and design in reinforced concrete and steel through application of this knowledge to the conceptual and detailed structural design of a practical engineering project.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Effectively communicate design solutions for steel & reinforced concrete building structures using drawings, reports and presentations.
LO2.
Conceive and then execute in detail the design of a functional, practical and efficient structural system applicable to a design brief. Interpret the National Construction Code and the most common Australian Standards relating to structural design in steel and reinforced concrete.
LO3.
Plan the execution of a structural design project as part of a group to organise, undertake and satisfactorily complete set tasks on time.
LO4.
Apply knowledge of structural systems and material characteristics with applicable loading and design code requirements to generate creative and elegant structural solutions to practical building design problems.
LO5.
Develop team-work skills
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection |
Peer Assessment of Group Work
|
Formative Compulsory - Online submission via Blackboard |
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Carpark Concept Design Report
|
25% |
23/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Carpark Detailed Design Report - Concrete
|
25% |
20/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Carpark Detailed Design Report - Steel
|
20% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
The design submission marks will be moderated by a peer assessment factor (PAF) to determine an individual team member's result for each submission.
The Course Coordinator will moderate the peer assessment to ensure that the marks are indicative of your performance; over estimation of your own contribution and/ or clique-type assessment (where individuals are unfairly penalised or rewarded) will be removed.
The Course Coordinator may seek the input of other teaching staff to this moderation process as required.
Immediately after submission of each of the design reports, you will be asked to assess your peers again and this mark will be used to scale each individual's team marks for that specific deliverable.
PAFs are capped at 1.1 which means that you can potentially receive an additional 10% of the team marks but that no student will be overly rewarded for effort in place of marks for the other CIVL3390 learning objectives. PAFs of 1.1 or less will be directly applied to the mark for each of the design submissions (e.g. if you receive a PAF of 0.8, you will get 80% of the team mark).
There is no MINIMUM PAF. Students who fail to submit their PAF by the due date will have their own PAF reduced by 5%. For example, If your PAF was 1.0 but you did not submit your PAF scores, your new PAF = 0.95 * 1.0 = 0.95. If the course coordinator requests, you will be required to present your workbook for review as part of the Peer Moderation process.
Online via Blackboard
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
23/08/2024 4:00 pm
The requirements for the Carpark Concept Design Report will be posted on Blackboard.
The scope and level of detail in the design brief will be commensurate with industry standards for consulting briefs.
Refer to Grade Descriptors on the Course Profile.
Refer to assessment details posted on Blackboard
Submissions with unsigned cover-sheets will be returned to the team for signature. This may result in a late submission.
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A maximum of 14 days extension only as Student groups require project solutions to progress to next project stage. Group issues, individual performance issues, or member illness are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group as appropriate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
20/09/2024 4:00 pm
The requirements for the Carpark Detailed Design Report - Concretewill be posted on Blackboard.
The scope and level of detail in the design brief will be commensurate with industry standards for consulting briefs.
Refer to Grade Descriptors on the Course Profile.
Refer to assessment details posted on Blackboard
Submissions with unsigned cover-sheets will be returned to the team for signature. This may result in a late submission.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A maximum of 14 days extension only as Student groups require project solutions to progress to next project stage. Group issues, individual performance issues, or member illness are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group as appropriate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
The requirements for the Carpark Detailed Design Report - Steel will be posted on Blackboard.
The scope and level of detail in the design brief will be commensurate with industry standards for consulting briefs.
Refer to Grade Descriptors on the Course Profile.
Refer to assessment details posted on Blackboard
Submissions with unsigned cover-sheets will be returned to the team for signature. This may result in a late submission.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A maximum of 14 days extension only as Student groups require project solutions to progress to next project stage. Group issues, individual performance issues, or member illness are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group as appropriate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
The final exam will include written questions.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fail. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fail. The student fails to demonstrate sufficient knowledge or understanding of the underlying concepts. Much of the information provided is inaccurate and irrelevant. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fail. Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates sound knowledge and at least partial understanding of the underlying concepts. Has some correct and some incorrect information. Demonstrate the ability to complete a compliant (safe) design of major elements of a multidisciplinary civil engineering project in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes. Demonstrate an understanding of engineering principles in simple terms. Understand the purpose and use of conceptual and preliminary design. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates sound knowledge and sound understanding of the key concepts. Presented in a clear and professional manner. Demonstrate an understanding of the general engineering principles incorporated into the design project. Convey the design information with clear neat sketches. Ad-hoc but satisfactory communication and defence of the design proposals. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Key concepts are understood. There is a demonstrated ability to solve previously unseen problems. There are only minor factual inaccuracies and there is little irrelevant information. Convey an understanding of the engineering theory incorporated into the design and the ability to apply these to the design project. Concise and effective communication and defence of the design proposals. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Key concepts are understood and can be used to solve previously unseen problems. There is evidence of critical analysis and an ability to synthesise information from different aspects of the subject. There are insignificant factual inaccuracies and there is very limited irrelevant information. Understand the theoretical basis of the codes of practice and design standards. Demonstrate an understanding of design philosophy and the general requirements of a design. Clear, concise and effective communication and defence of the design proposals. Ability to tackle previously unseen design problems. |
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Australian standards | AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural Design Actions - General principles; AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Structural Design Actions - Permanent, imposed and other actions; AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Structural Design Actions - Wind Actions; AS1170.4:2007 Structural Design Actions - Earthquake Actions in Australia; AS3600 2018 Concrete Structures Code; AS4100 2021 Steel Structure Code; AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 : Parking facilities - Off-street car parking; AS/NZS 2890.6:2006 : Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities. These can be downloaded via the Library https://www.library.uq.edu.au | own item needed |
Refer to Blackboard
Handbooks
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/B/BuildA75.pdf
National Construction Code 2019 or 2022, Volume 1
Note: NCC 2019 Volume 1 is in legislative effect until 1 May 2023, NCC 2022 Volume 2 is in legislative after this date.
Go to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) web page to download a pdf copy of the NCC latest version.
If you don't have an account you will be prompted to register & set up an account (this is free).
https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions-national-construction-code
T36 - Guide to Long-Span Concrete Floors by C&CAA
Guide to Long-span Concrete Floors (ccaa.com.au)
T48 - Guide to Industrial Floor and Pavements by C&CAA
Guide to Industrial Floors and Pavements (ccaa.com.au)
CIA Detailing Handbook
Available either
For purchase via Standards on line
OR
Free from Course Blackboard Site
BCC Transport Access Parking & Servicing (TAPS) Policy
https://cityplan.brisbane.qld.gov.au/eplan/#Rules/0/274/1/0/0
Recommended Text
Foster, Warner & Kilpatrick (2021)- Reinforced Concrete Basics - Analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures
Warner, Rangan, Hall & Faulkes, 1998. Concrete structures , Longman, South Melbourne . (Call Number:TA681 .C67 1998)
J J Orr, M Cooke, T J Ibell, C Smith & N Watson. (2021). Design for Zero. Institute for Structural Engineers, London, UK.
https://www.istructe.org/resources/guidance/design-for-zero/
Gorenc, B., Tinyou, R. & Syam, A., 2005. Steel Designers Handbook, 7th edition, UNSW Press. (Call Number: TA685.G6 1996)
Trahair, N.S. & Bradford, M.A., 1998. The behaviour and design of steel structures to AS 4100, 3rd edition, E & FN Spon, London. (Call Number: TA684.T712 1998)
Woolcock, S.T., Kitipornchai, S., Bradford, M.A. & Haddad, G.A., 2011. Design of Portal Frame Buildings, 4th edition, AISC. (Call Number: TH1611.W66 2011; TH1611.W66 1999)
Australian Steel Institute, http://www.steel.org.au/
One Steel, Hot Rolled & Structural Steel Products, http://www.onesteel.com/ now know as Sustainable steel - InfraBuild
Stramit, Purlin Design Manual, http://www.stramit.com.au/
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The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Workshops Structural concept & detailed design as a process. Functional & structural design of a multi-storey reinforced concrete carpark: site planning for traffic requirements & planning for structural concept: Detailed reinforced concrete and steel design Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Lectures The start of each weekly workshop will be used for design briefing and introduction of tasks associated to each of the project phases, structural concept, detailed reinforced concrete design and detailed steel design. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Design Project
Students work in design teams to complete the structural design of a practical engineering project during the semester.
Lecture/Briefing
Series of lectures/briefings cover structural design principles that provides directed guidance to work through the design project.
Tutorial/Workshop
Weekly tutorial/workshop sessions provide a student driven open and interactive learning environment for guidance and feedback as the design project is completed.
Standards
Australian Standards are available to Engineers electronically via the library.
Please ensure that standards are complete with the latest amendments.
Most standards have an associated commentary, also available electronically via the library. The commentary is usually called "Supplement 1 [followed by the standard's number]". These are an excellent learning resource.
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
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