Reinforced Concrete Structures unit (ENG317)

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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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG208 Structural Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-hour lecture per week + 2-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment	Design Project 1 (30%)|Design Project 2 (35%)|Design Project 3 (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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