Unit of Study CIVL3011 Advanced Built Structure Systems (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

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Unit description

Applies a systems-based engineering approach to analysis and design of advanced built structure systems and their interface with other systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Overview of built structure systems

Module 2: Material considerations and contextual factors

Module 3: Design of Beams and Girders

Module 4: Design of tension, compression and beam-column members

Module 5: Design of connections and interface of built structures with other systems

Module 6: Design of timber structures

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Lismore	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

employ a systems approach that integrates a detailed technical knowledge of materials, advanced structural analysis with other relevant contextual factors to address a complex problem related to steel and timber structure systems

evaluate and creatively apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to analyse and design solutions to a complex problem related to steel and timber structure systems

select, define, successfully complete and communicate the outcomes from a complex project related to steel and timber structure systems

self-assess conduct and performance as a professional engineer in contributing to the successful completion of a complex project related to steel and timber structure systems

evaluate design loads using structural analysis based on strength and serviceability limit states, and analyse the properties of steel and timber

perform calculations necessary for the design of beams, tension, compression and beam-column members, and connections in steel and timber structures following Australian Standards

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%
Report	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%
Report	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%
Report	30%

Prescribed learning resources

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Fee information

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