421-410 Structural Steel Theory & Design

421-317 Structural Engineering 2.

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; and a major design project involving a steel structure.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

• understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

• understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them

• expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity

• openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom

• profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship

A 2-hour examination (50%), and a design project of approximately 10000 words (50%). Students must pass both the examination and the design project to pass this subject.