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ENG566 - Design of Concrete Structures

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(ENG466)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

ENG212 and ENG569 and SMA102 or equivalent

Unit Description

The unit provides students with an extensive understanding of the methods and calculations involved in designing reinforced concrete elements as per Australian Standards AS3600, such as load conditions and properties of materials applicable for reinforced concrete design. Design of structural elements such as Beams, Columns, Slabs, Footings and Retaining walls as per Australian Standards AS3600. Implications and code conditions for fire, creep and shrinkage is covered. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate different design methods and apply their integrated knowledge to practical situations.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse the different load combination and the properties of materials involved in reinforced concrete design.
2.	Perform calculations necessary for the design of different kinds of reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs, footings and retaining walls.
3.	Critically analyse the necessary conditions applicable to reinforced concrete design with reference to the Australian Standard AS3600.
4.	Use effective oral, written, numeric and technical communication methods, including project and practical reports, to convey ideas and principles related to design of concrete structures.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Assignment 1 (10 Pages)	10%	1,2,3,4
2.	Assignment 2 (10 pages)	10%	1,2,3,4
3.	Mid-semester Test (2 hours)	30%	1,2,3
4.	Laboratory Report (5 - 10 pages)	10%	1,2,3,4
5.	Final Test (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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