Steel and Timber Structures unit (ENG707)

Introduction

This unit familiarises students with steel and timber materials technology, and the analysis and design of steel and timber structures. Students are introduced to the Australian Standards for Structural Design. There are design tasks and assignments, supported by weekly tutorial exercises, that explore detailed engineering requirements of structure, frame and element design. Students are also expected to use computer-aided design facilities and structural analysis applications for documentation of projects.

Summary

Unit name	Steel and Timber Structures
Unit code	ENG707
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Andrew Chan
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Determine the capacity of basic steel and timber structural members using the principles of solid mechanics and Australian Standards
• Design steel and timber members and their connections for strength and serviceability using Australian Standards
• Optimise steel and timber structures by applying  new developments and techniques in steel and timber structures

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG103 or KAA110

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ENG321

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 (35%)|Steel and Timber 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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