SDCM71-316: Structures and Materials

Description

This subject provides students from non-engineering backgrounds with a basic understanding of building structures and soil mechanics. Fundamental concepts of structural engineering 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 are introduced.

Subject details

Type	Postgraduate
Code	SDCM71-316
EFTSL	0.125
Faculty	Faculty of Society & Design
Semesters offered	January 2020 [Non-Standard Offering] May 2020 [Non-Standard Offering] September 2020 [Non-Standard]
Credit	10
Study areas	Architecture and Built Environment
Subject fees	Commencing in 2020: $5,410

Learning outcomes

1. Identify, analyse and relate external loading on structures to element form and structural components;
2. Apply the fundamentals of equilibrium and stress to perform simple calculations;
3. Describe and discuss the properties of most common construction materials and their appropriate use within the built environment; and
4. Define and discuss appropriate foundations based on an evaluation of soil properties.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites: ?	Nil
Restrictions: ?	Nil

Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2020

	Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	12/11/2019
Semester start	13/01/2020
Subject start	20/01/2020
Cancellation 1?	03/02/2020
Cancellation 2?	07/02/2020
Last enrolment	01/02/2020
Withdraw – Financial?	17/02/2020
Withdraw – Academic?	05/03/2020
Teaching census?	16/02/2020