Steel and Timber Design unit (ENG321)

Introduction

This unit introduces limit states design concepts followed by analytical and design techniques for steel and timber structures and members. It builds on the material covered in the statics and structural analysis units from years 1 and 2. The unit is an introduction to steel and timber structure design to Australian design Standards. The aim is to prepare students the necessary the knowledge and skills to design, construct and supervise structural engineering projects.

Summary

Unit name	Steel and Timber Design
Unit code	ENG321
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Andrew Chan
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Determine the capacity of structural elements through applying structural grades and Australian steel and timber design rules.
• Design simple steel and timber elements with simple design actions imposed on them.
• Design load carrying capacity of small steel or timber structures under given loading conditions according to Australian Standards.
• Cooperate at a sub-professional level within a small group environment.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG222

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute face to face tutorial weekly, for steel component 1 x 60 minute face to face tutorial weekly for timber component
Assessment	Steel Design Project (20%)|Timber Design Project (Individual Project) (35%)|Steel and Timber Assignments, Quizzes and Tests (45%)
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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