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421-207 Introduction to Design | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr G Moore |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 48 hours of lectures and tutorials |
Subject Description | Techniques for problem definition; nature of infrastructure systems and their sub-systems; conceptual modelling of systems; conceptual design and creative thinking; planning methodology; function; performance, failure and reliability, communication by reports, plans. Infrastructure and natural systems. Economy and life-cycles costs. Planning and designing. Design objectives: function; aesthetics; costs; serviceability; safety. Analysis and synthesis. Conceptual design. Uncertainties: variably; inaccuracy; mistakes. Standardisation of materials, load calculations and procedures. Government and other regulation. Philosophies of design: Allowable Stress design; Limit States design. Detailing and documentation: computations and iterative design; design and CAD packages; drawing conventions. |
Assessment | One three-hour examination paper, two assignments of approximately 2000 word equivalent; one computer graphics assignment of not more than two hours. |
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