| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | SDCM71-316 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject provides students from non-engineering backgrounds with a basic understanding of building structures and soil mechanics. Fundamental structural engineering concepts such as calculation of forces and reactions, properties of common construction materials, bending moments and shear forces are introduced. Structural principles encompassing Strength, Serviceability and Stability are covered. Soil properties are examined, and foundation systems introduced.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify, critically analyse and interpret external loading on structures to element form and structural components;
- Apply the fundamentals of equilibrium and stress to perform simple calculations;
- Describe and critically analyse the properties of technically reliable structural materials and their appropriate use within the built environment; and
- Define, discuss and interpret appropriate foundation options based on an evaluation of soil properties.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- September 2025 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- May 2025 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- January 2025 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- September 2024 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- May 2024 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- January 2024 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- September 2023 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- May 2023 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- January 2023 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- September 2022 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- May 2022 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- January 2022 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- September 2021 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- May 2021 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- January 2021 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- September 2020 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- May 2020 [Standard - Structures and Materials]
- January 2020 [Intensive - Structures and Materials]
- September 2019 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- May 2019 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- January 2019 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- September 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- September 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- May 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- May 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- January 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- January 2018 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- September 2017 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- September 2017 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
- May 2017 [Intensive - Structures and Soil Mechanics]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Non-Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 16/09/2024 Subject start: 16/09/2024 Last enrolment: 28/09/2024 Teaching census: 12/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 13/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 30/10/2024 -
May 2025
Non-Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 26/05/2025 Subject start: 26/05/2025 Last enrolment: 07/06/2025 Teaching census: 22/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 23/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 10/07/2025 -
September 2025
Non-Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025 Semester start: 22/09/2025 Subject start: 22/09/2025 Last enrolment: 04/10/2025 Teaching census: 19/10/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 20/10/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 06/11/2025
| Non-Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 16/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 16/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 12/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 13/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 30/10/2024 |
| Non-Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
| Semester start: | 26/05/2025 |
| Subject start: | 26/05/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 07/06/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 22/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 23/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 10/07/2025 |
| Non-Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 20/07/2025 |
| Semester start: | 22/09/2025 |
| Subject start: | 22/09/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 04/10/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 19/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 20/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 06/11/2025 |