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CIVL3301 – Design of Concrete Structures
2025 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor and Lecturer
Sorn Vimonsatit
Contact via email
44WTR-103
by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above and CIVL2301
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit develops skills in analysing and designing reinforced concrete members for bending, shear, torsion, and combined loads. Students will study concrete properties, reinforcement, and design principles for beams, columns, slabs, and prestressed concrete, focusing on safety, strength, and serviceability. This unit is essential preparation for fourth-year structural projects and theses, while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: convey sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles in concrete structural design
- ULO2: comprehend the design of reinforced concrete sections under bending, shear and torsion
- ULO3: perform qualitative and quantitative prediction of the design capacities of reinforced concrete members
- ULO4: communicate clearly and professionally the design outcomes of reinforced concrete structures
- ULO5: demonstrate transferable skills (team player, self-management, time-management, professionalism, and compliance with ethical codes of conducts)
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Examination | 30% | No | Examination Week |
| Problem set | 20% | No | On-going |
| Reinforced Concrete Design | 50% | No | Weeks 7 & 13 |
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Examination Week
Weighting: 30%
Final examination assessing the content throughout the semester
On successful completion you will be able to:
- convey sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles in concrete structural design
- comprehend the design of reinforced concrete sections under bending, shear and torsion
- perform qualitative and quantitative prediction of the design capacities of reinforced concrete members
- communicate clearly and professionally the design outcomes of reinforced concrete structures
Problem set
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: On-going
Weighting: 20%
Students will complete a series of problem sets designed to apply the concepts and skills learned throughout this unit. This assessment will be invigilated to ensure academic integrity and to provide a structured environment for students to demonstrate their understanding.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- comprehend the design of reinforced concrete sections under bending, shear and torsion
- perform qualitative and quantitative prediction of the design capacities of reinforced concrete members
- communicate clearly and professionally the design outcomes of reinforced concrete structures
Reinforced Concrete Design
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 7 & 13
Weighting: 50%
Project task includes a reinforced concrete design project and lab-based activities during practical classes.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- convey sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles in concrete structural design
- comprehend the design of reinforced concrete sections under bending, shear and torsion
- perform qualitative and quantitative prediction of the design capacities of reinforced concrete members
- communicate clearly and professionally the design outcomes of reinforced concrete structures
- demonstrate transferable skills (team player, self-management, time-management, professionalism, and compliance with ethical codes of conducts)
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Teaching and Learning materials are accessible via the Unit's iLearn page.
Lectures are online 2 hours per week.
SGTAs 2 hours per week.
Practicals 2 hours per week (2 weeks of Lab work; and other weeks are for associated work).
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Mapping
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Unit Learning Outcomes |
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Knowledge and Skill Base |
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. |
ULO1, ULO2 |
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1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing. |
ULO1, ULO2 |
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1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge |
ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 |
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1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions |
ULO1, ULO3 |
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1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice |
ULO1, ULO3 |
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1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice. |
ULO2, ULO3 |
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Engineering Application Ability |
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving |
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2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. |
ULO2 |
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2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. |
ULO3 |
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2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. |
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Professional and Personal Attributes |
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
ULO5 |
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3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
ULO4 |
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3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. |
ULO4, ULO5 |
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3.4 Professional use and management of information. |
ULO4, ULO5 |
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3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. |
ULO4, ULO5 |
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3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership |
ULO4, ULO5 |
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Unit information based on version 2025.02 of the Handbook