16206 Structural Appreciation
6cpUndergraduate
This subject introduces students to the principles of structural behaviour. It explains the loads acting on simple and complex structures and demonstrates how these loads are supported by structural members and transmitted to the footings of a structure. The subject also provides an introduction to the behaviour of soil and rock foundation materials and how these interact with the structure. Students learn how to calculate the internal forces/moments developed in simple structures. Approximate formulae for the capacity of timber structures are developed and compared with the applied forces/moments found in simple beam and column structures typical of those found in residential construction. The theoretical sizing of timber structural members is then compared with the sizes obtained using the Australian Standard Timber Framing Code.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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