James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

CS2003 - Introduction to Structural Design

Subject Description

Introduction to structural design; Introduction to working stress and limit state designs; Dead loads; Live loads; Wind loads; Introduction to the use of design codes; Design of steel members (tension, compression and flexural members) and their connections; Design of timber members and their connections; Introduction to civil engineering drawing.

Learning Outcomes

• identify different types of loads (including wind loads) on structural elements and calculate critical design loads on appropriate design standards
• demonstrate the ability to use the Australian codes of practice in thefield of structural engineering
• apply limit state design principles to meet strength and serviceability requirements and identify material properties of timber and steel relevant to the design
• analyse and design steel and timber structural elements such as tension, compression and bending members, and connections to meet the strength and serviceability requirements
• interpret structural drawings and specifications for steel and timber structures

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• 4 x Assignments 1 x Practical - (20%) - Group & Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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