School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Concrete Design
  • Unit Code

    ENS6151
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the properties of concrete and the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. The design of beams, columns, slabs and foundation systems according to relevant design codes is included.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5245

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Calculate stresses in a reinforced-concrete beam, slab or footing.
  2. Design reinforced-concrete beams, one-way and two-way slabs.
  3. Design reinforced-concrete columns.
  4. Evaluate the design of foundation systems.
  5. Explain the manufacture and properties of concrete.
  6. Use software for analysis and/or design of reinforced-concrete structural members.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis and design of foundation systems.
  2. Analysis and design of one-way and two-way slabs.
  3. Analysis and design of reinforced-concrete beams.
  4. Analysis and design of reinforced-concrete columns.
  5. The manufacture, properties and testing of concrete used for structural elements.
  6. The use of software for the analysis and design of reinforced-concrete structures.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestDesign exercises30%
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory work and reports20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Loo, Y., & Chowdhury, S. H. (2010). Reinforced and prestressed concrete: Analysis and design with emphasis on the application of AS3600-2009. Cambridge, London: Cambridge University Press.
  • Warner, R. F., Rangan, B. V., Hall, A. S., & Faulkes, K. A. (1999). Concrete structures. Boston, MA: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Standards Australia (2009). AS 3600 - 2009 Concrete structures. Homebush, Australia: Standards Australia.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Concrete Design
  • Unit Code

    ENS6151
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the properties of concrete and the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. The design of beams, columns, slabs and foundation systems according to relevant design codes is included.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5245

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Calculate stresses in a reinforced-concrete beam, slab or footing.
  2. Design reinforced-concrete beams, one-way and two-way slabs.
  3. Design reinforced-concrete columns.
  4. Evaluate the design of foundation systems.
  5. Explain the manufacture and properties of concrete.
  6. Use software for analysis and/or design of reinforced-concrete structural members.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis and design of foundation systems.
  2. Analysis and design of one-way and two-way slabs.
  3. Analysis and design of reinforced-concrete beams.
  4. Analysis and design of reinforced-concrete columns.
  5. The manufacture, properties and testing of concrete used for structural elements.
  6. The use of software for the analysis and design of reinforced-concrete structures.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestDesign exercises15%
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory work and reports20%
AssignmentResearch report15%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Warner, R. F., Rangan, B. V., Hall, A. S., & Faulkes, K. A. (1999). Concrete structures. Boston, MA: Addison Wesley Longman.
  • Loo, Y., & Chowdhury, S. H. (2010). Reinforced and prestressed concrete: Analysis and design with emphasis on the application of AS3600-2009. Cambridge, London: Cambridge University Press.
  • Standards Australia (2009). AS 3600 - 2009 Concrete structures. Homebush, Australia: Standards Australia.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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