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 421-410 Structural Steel Theory & Design 2

Credit Points

7.14

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr J Wilson

Prerequisites

421-311 Structural Analysis 2 and 421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

36 tutorials/laboratory/practice classes

Subject Description

The major objective of this unit is to develop an understanding of the procedures and processes involved in the design of steel structures.

Topics covered include: Theory behind brittle fracture and fatigue of steel structures, design of steel connections. A major design project involving a steel structure.

Assessment

A 1.5 hour examination and laboratory work (30%), and a design project of approximately 30 pages (70%).



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