Advanced Structures
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit introduces the analysis and design of advanced steel-concrete composite structures and reinforced concrete structures. Advanced topics in composite structures cover composite beams under positive and negative moments, longitudinal shear transfer, deflections of composite beams, composite connections, and nonlinear analysis of composite columns. Advanced topics in reinforced concrete structures include strut-and-tie modelling, deep beams, corbels, foundation design, and retaining walls.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Design composite beams for strength and serviceability;
- Design composite connections;
- Formulate the nonlinear analysis of short composite columns;
- Implement the strut-and-tie model approach to design deep beams and corbels; and
- Design foundations and retaining walls.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Problem solving task 1 (requires students to solve the structural design problems of composite beams and composite connections in class individually)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
Test (2 hours exam, which is individually assessed and invigilated)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Problem solving task 2 (requires students to solve the structural design problems of reinforced concrete walls and footings in class individually)
Assessment type: Project | Grade: 30%
Design Project (group report (20%); individual presentation (10%)
Required reading
Analysis and design of steel and composite structures
Liang, Q. Q. (2014). | CRC Press.
Reinforced and prestressed concrete
Loo, Y.-C. and Chowdhury, S. H. (2018). | Cambridge University Press.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.