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Subject description
Energy methods in structural analysis: work and energy,
principle of virtual work, theorem of minimum potential
energy, reciprocal theorems. Applications to buckling problems.
The behaviour of plates and shells; yield line theory and strip
methods.
Advanced topics of structural engineering; structural dynamics,
earthquake loading and analysis, fire engineering, floor
systems, reinforcing systems, prestressing systems, foundation
design, special structural forms.
References
Chajes, A. Principles of Structural Stability Theory. Englewood Cliffs,
Prentice Hall, 1974
Gordon, J.E. Structures oc Why Things Don't FallDown. New York,
Plenum Press, 1978
Smith, J.W. Vibration of Structures: Applications in Civil Engineering
Design. London, New York, Chapman and Hall, 1988
~ ~ 5 3 3 Water Engineering (Minor Elective)
No. of hours per week: three hours
Assessment: examination 60%, assignments 40%
Subject aims
To extend students' knowledge and skills into unsteady, nonuniform
flow phenomena. On completion, students should be
able to apply these principles to the solution of practical
problems.
2. Subject description
u-, Flood estimation methods, flood routing through reservoirs and
g. retarding storages, streamflow routing, graphical methods,
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9 application of computers in analysis and design.
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Urban drainage: major and minor systems, hydrologic and
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s. hydraulic performance of drainage systems for varying
treatments, effects of urban redevelopment, on-site
. stormwater detention.
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0 Underground water supplies: steady state hydraulics, safe
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3 yield, artificial recharge, coastal groundwater hydro-dynamics,
a non-steady state hydraulics. Theis' solution, degradation of
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arable lands by saline groundwater intrusion.
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~ ~ 5 5 3 Structural Design (Minor Elective)
No. of hours per week: three hours
Assessment: examination 60%, assignments 40%
Subject aims
To extend students' knowledge and skills into unsteady, nonuniform
flow phenomena. On completion, students should be
able to apply these principles to the solution of practical
problems.
Subject description
A selection of more advanced structural design projects chosen
to emphasise the intepretation of current design codes and
current design practices.
CE555
Civil Design
No. of hours per week: five hours
Assessment: assignments 100%
Subject aims
To develop students' abilities to apply theoretical knowledge
to a range of practical design situations.
Subject description
A range of designs will be chosen from structural and civil
engineering areas of the course. Assignments which require
creative solutions will be included. Problem solutions may be in
the form of written reports, design computations, drawings
and models, as appropriate.
In addition students will be given a series of lectures in the
design process aimed at coordinating activities involved.
~ ~ 5 6 0 Environmental Engineering and
Planning
7.5 credit points
No. of hours per week: six hours
Subject description
The hydrologic cycle. Rainfall measurement. Run-off processes.
Flood estimation.
lntroduction to drainage system design. Open channel flow.
Water quality standards, treatment processes for drinking
water, swimming pools and spa baths.
Soil classification systems including laboratory and field
identification and classification. Soil permeability and ground
water flow.
Solid waste treatment and disposal. Recycling. Sewage
treatment processes. The decay cycle. Primary, secondary and
tertiary treatment. Sewage treatment plants. Lagoon systems.
lntroduction to land use planning with particular emphasis on
the role of the environmental health officer.
Structure and process of planning in Victoria including
neighbourhood and regional planning.
Planning scheme surveys including environmental impact
assessments.
CE576
Construction Engineering (Major
Elective)
No. of hours per week: five hours
Assessment: class test 40%, assignments 30%.
verbal presentation 30%
Subject aims
To develop students' knowledge and skills in the construction
area.
Subject description
The construction industry: organisation, economy and
opportunities, entrepreneurial construction activities, types of
contract, design and construct contracts, project management,
fast track.
Plant: output and performance of bulldozers, tractor scrapers,
excavators, truck cycles.
Road construction: quarry operation, selection, performance
and output of road plant, quality control, stabilisation of subgrades,
roller compacted pavements, block pavements,
geotextiles, road diversions and other construction
requirements.