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Reinforced Concrete Structures unit (ENG317)

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Location: Hobart

Planned Year of Introduction:  2027

Introduction

This unit provides students with an understanding of reinforced concrete structures, focusing on material properties, structural behaviour, and design principles in compliance with Australian Standards (AS 3600). Students will learn how reinforced concrete elements respond to bending, shear, axial, and combined loading conditions, developing skills in designing and detailing beams, slabs, columns, and footings. Topics include structural safety, serviceability, and durability, ensuring students can analyse, design, and optimise reinforced concrete structures for real-world applications. 

This unit integrates with Steel and Timber Structures, enabling students to compare structural materials and assess their suitability for different applications. Additionally, students will evaluate the embedded carbon and environmental impact of concrete, exploring strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete construction through material selection, design efficiency, and lifecycle analysis. 

Through progressive design projects, quizzes, and industry-standard software applications, students will develop structural analysis, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, preparing them for practical engineering challenges in modern construction.

Summary

Unit name Reinforced Concrete Structures
Unit code ENG317
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Assaad Taoum
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

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Learning Outcomes

  • Calculate design actions in concrete structures using standards and structural analysis methods.
  • Analyse the capacity of reinforced concrete structural components under various loading conditions.
  • Design and detail reinforced concrete elements to meet relevant standards and practices.
  • Evaluate and develop mitigation strategies for the environmental impact of reinforced concrete.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030903 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG208 Structural Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2-hour lecture per week + 2-hour tutorial per week.

AssessmentDesign Project 1 (30%)|Design Project 2 (35%)|Design Project 3 (35%)
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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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