Building Superstructure CIVL3016

School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment

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Subject Details

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Subject Coordinator as early as they can.

Subject Coordinator

Name: DrBrendanKirkland

Phone: (02)47360585

Location: Penrith(Kingswood)Campus,BuildingY3.12 Email:B.Kirkland@westernsydney.edu.auConsultationArrangement:

Face-to-face and zoom consultations can be arranged via email. Q&A time will also be provided in the scheduled workshop. For queries related to subject content, please first contact your allocated tutor using the emails below.

Teaching Team

Name: ChristopheCamille

Email:C.Camille@westernsydney.edu.au

ConsultationArrangement:

Consultation available during tutorial or via email only

Name: MohammadYousuf

Email:m.yousuf@westernsydney.edu.au

ConsultationArrangement:

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Edition:Autumn2025

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Contents

• AboutBuildingSuperstructure2
  • AnIntroductiontothisSubject2
  • WhatisExpectedofYou2
  • ChangestoSubjectasaResultofPastStudentFeedback3
• LearningandTeachingActivities4
• AssessmentInformation5
  • SubjectLearningOutcomes5
  • AssessmentSummary5
    • Quiz8
    • Reportonstructuraldesignconsiderations9
    • Reportonstructuralsystemandcompliance10
  • ReadingsandResources11
    • EssentialReadings11
    • RecommendedReadings11
    • OtherTeachingandLearningResources12
  • KeyTeachingandLearningPolicies13

1AboutBuildingSuperstructure

1.1 An Introduction to this Subject

The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of the factors that contribute to the design and construction of a building superstructure. Students will be introduced to relevant Australian Standards for common construction materials and practices. The subject content will also develop the ability of construction students to communicate professionally with other building professionals including structural engineers. Emphasis will be given to the strength, behaviour and failure of structural members, connections and frames.

1.2WhatisExpectedofYou

Study Load

A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point subject would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.

NoteforSummerTerms:AsSummersubjectsdeliverthesamecontentandclassesoverashorterperiodoftime, thesubjectsareruninamoreintensivemode.Regardlessofthedeliverymode,thestudyhoursforeachsubjectinSummerwillbearound30hours.

Attendance

Tutorial attendance is highly encouraged. Tutorial discussions and activities are crucial to the successful completion of the assessments.

Approach to Learning

Learning materials are asynchronous - i.e.there is no scheduled lecture.Students should review the specified learning moduleeachweek.EachweeklymoduleinvUWScontainsacombinationofanonlinelearningmodule,specified additionalreadings,shortvideos,andotheractivities.

An optional weekly online workshop will be offered to provide a brief summary of the weekly content, provide relevant subjectupdates,plusprovidetheabilityforstudentstoaskquestionsrelatedtothesubjectoverall.Theinitialpart oftheworkshoprelevanttoallstudentswillberecordedandpostedafterthesessionforthoseunabletoattend.

Thetutorialswillfocusonactivelearning,primarilycontainingactivitiestoincreaseknowledgeofstructuresusingsite examples,abilitytoreadstructuraldrawings,andtoaidinterpretationofrelevantcodesandstandards.Attendance attutorialsiscrucialtounderstandingthesubjectcontent,adequatelydiscussingstructuralelementsinthereport, andtosuccessfullycompletingthesubject.Tutorialswillnotberecorded.

There will be 2 face-to-face practicals throughout the semester to give students a hands-on appreciation of the 2 most common building materials: concrete and steel. Prac content will be incorporated into the quizzes.

Online Learning Requirements

SubjectmaterialswillbemadeavailableonthesubjectsvUWS(E-Learning)site(https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all subject announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.

Special Requirements

EssentialEquipment:

NotApplicable

LegislativePre-Requisites:

This subject involves extensive practical exercises.In order to undertake the practicals, each student must have the appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment):

Laboratorycoat Safety glasses

Safety shoes (steel capped)

1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback

TheUniversityvaluesstudentfeedbackinordertoimprovethequalityofitseducationalprograms.Thefeedback provided helps us improve teaching methods and subjects of study.The survey subjects results inform subject content anddesign,SubjectOutlines,teachingmethods,assessmentprocessesandteachingmaterials.

Youarewelcometoprovidefeedbackthatisrelatedtotheteachingofthissubject.Attheendofthesemester youwillbegiventheopportunitytocompleteaStudentFeedbackonSubjectquestionnairetoassessthesubject. Ifrequestedbyyoursubjectcoordinator,youmayalsohavetheopportunitytocompleteaStudentFeedbackon Teaching(SFT)questionnairetoprovidefeedbackforindividualteachingstaff.

Asaresultofstudentfeedback, thefollowingchangesandimprovementsto thisSubjecthaverecentlybeenmade:

• Modified assessment weightings - including removal of final exam
• Modified report requirements
• More case studies added
• Structure of the practicals changed to reduce the number of sessions from 3 to 2

2 Leaning and Teaching Activities

The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Subjects vUWS site.

3AssessmentInformation

3.1 Subject Learning Outcomes

3.2 Assessment Summary

The assessment items in this subject are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the subject learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this subject you must:

• Achieveamarkofatleast40%(16/40)inthefinalreport
• Achieveacumulativemarkofatleast50overall

Feedback on Assessment

Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.

• Quizzes:Quizmarkswillbecalculatedaftereachattemptsoyouwillimmediatelyseeyourmark/10.The answersandfeedbackwillbewithhelduntiltheWednesdayworkshopfollowingeach
• Drafts:Feedbackondraftreportsisavailableduringthetutorial
• Reports:Feedbackonthefirstreportwillbeavailablewithin2weeksofthedueFeedbackonthefinal reportwillbewithhelduntilfinalsubjectgradesarereleasedinJuly(TBC).

YoucanaccessyoursubmittedquizzesandreportsthroughtheMyGradestabinvUWS.Helpvideosarealso locatedintheassessmentfolderstohelpyoufindyourfeedbackonline.

Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct RuleWestern cares about your success as a student and in your future career. Studying with academic integrity safeguards your professional reputation and your degree. All Western students must:

• befamiliar withthe policieslisted below;
• applyprinciplesofacademicintegrity;
• act honestlyandethicallyinproducingallacademicworkandassessmenttasks;and
• submitwork that is theirown and acknowledge anysources used in their

Eachtimeyousubmitanassessment,youwilldeclarethatyouhavecompleteditindividually,unlessitisagroup assignment.Inthecaseofagroupassignment,eachgroupmembershouldbereadytodocumenttheirindividual contribution if needed.

TheStudent Misconduct Ruleapplies to all students of Western Sydney University including Western Sydney Universityprogramstaughtbyothereducationproviders.Youmustnotengageinacademic,researchorgeneral misconductasdefinedintheRuleoryoumaybesubjecttosanctions.TheUniversityconsiderssubmittingfalsified documentationinsupportofrequeststoredo,resitorextendsubmissions,includingsittingofdeferredexaminations,asinstancesofgeneralmisconduct.

MoreinformationisavailableintheAcademicIntegrityGuidelines. It is your responsibility to apply these principles to all work you submit to the University.

Disruption to Studies and Requests for ExtensionsWestern recognises that there may be times when things outside of your control impact your ability to complete your studies.You can complete the Request an extension or apply for a Disruption to Studies Provision to request that you are:

• granted an extension,
• excused from a compulsory teaching activity,
• provided an alternate assessment such as a supplementary, or
• awarded another DisruptiontoStudies

Before you fill in the form, you should:

• Compile any documentary evidence that you have which demonstrates that you have been impacted by an eventoutsideofyour
• TheSupportingDocumentation website outlines the type of documents that you can submit to substantiate any impact.

Please note that if you dont have documents, you should still submit the form but you may be asked for documentation at a later stage.

Needhelp?

If you are having difficulties with understanding or completing an assessment task, contact your Subject Coordinator assoonaspossible.Westernalsohasarangeofacademicsupportservices,including:

• Library Study Smart:bookaone-to-oneZoomconsultationwithaliteracyYoucandiscusshow todevelopyourassignmentwritingandstudyskillsorseekassistancetounderstandreferencingandcitationrequirements.ChecktheLibraryStudySmartwebsiteforhow-tostudyguidesandtools.
• Studiosity: Upload your assignment draft to Studiosity within vUWS to receive writing feedback within 24 hours.
• Online workshops, programs and resources: From maths and stats help to academic literacy and peer support programs, the University has a range of resources to

Pleasealsorememberthatthereisarangeofwellbeingsupportavailable -fromcounsellinganddisabilityservicesto welfare.

3.2.1 Quiz

Instructions:

Online quizzes are conducted through the Quiz folder in vUWS throughout the semester.

• Thequizzeswillbeavailablefrom6amonFriday priortoeachduedate(i.e.theyareopenfor3days)
• Quizzeswillcloseat11:59pmontheduedates
• Fromthecommencementofthequiz,studentswillhaveamaximumof30minutestocompleteOncethe 30minhasbeenreached,thequizwillclosetostudentsandautomaticallysubmitthecurrentprogress.
• Eachquizmaybeattemptedtwicewiththehighergrade
• Eachattemptwillcontain20questionstakenrandomlyfromalargequestion
• Youareadvisedtotakethisquizon-campustoensureastableinternetconnectionis

Quiz1:Modules1-4

Content:Units,notation,nomenclature,materials,materialproperties,loadingonstructures,windactions,and structural actions

Requiredresources:NCCVolume1.AS/NZS1170parts0,1and2.AS4055.Structuralsteelproductscatalogue. Beam,shear,momentanddeflectionexamplesdocument

Quiz2:Modules5-7

Content:Reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns and construction, and prestressed concrete.Prac 1 and concrete testing in Prac 2.

Required resources:AS 3600.Beam, shear, moment and deflection examples document.Lab notes from Pracs 1 and 2.

Quiz3:Modules8-10

Content:Steelbeams,columns,tensilemembers,andconnections.SteeltestinginPrac2.

Required resources: AS 4100. ASI member capacity tables. Structural steel products catalogue. Beam, shear, moment and deflection examples document. Lab notes from Prac 2.

3.2.2 Report on structural design considerations

Instructions:

Studentsaretostudyamedium/largeconstructionprojectwithfocusonthestructuraldesignconsiderations includingbuildingmaterials,loadingonstructures,andstructuralmembertypes.Severalcasestudiesareavailable inthesubjectvUWSpageCasestudiesfoldertoreporton.

Detailed instructions and marking rubric can be found in a separate assessment outline document available in the Report 1 folder in vUWS. The provided report template will also aid in completing the assessment.

3.2.3 Report on structural system and compliance

Instructions:

Students are to study a medium/large construction project with focus on the structural system including the system/members, member strength, connections, and an evaluation of the overall project. The chosen project should be the same project selected for Report 1.

Detailed instructions and marking rubric can be found in a separate assessment outline document available in the report 2 folder in vUWS. The provided report template will also aid in completing the assessment.

4ReadingsandResources

4.1EssentialReadings EssentialReading

AustralianBuildingCodesBoard2022,NationalConstructionCode,https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-online/NCC.

Standards Australia Online 2002,Structuraldesignactions-Generalprinciples, AS/NZS 1170.0:2002/Amdt 5:2011, amended22Sept2011,Techstreetdatabase.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2002,Structuraldesignactions-Permanent,imposedandotheractions,AS/NZS 1170.1:2002(R2016),amended16December2016,Techstreetdatabase.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2010,Timberstructures-Designmethods, AS 1720.1-2010/Amdt 3-2015, amended 13 Aug 2015, Techstreet database.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2017,Composite structures - Composite steel-concrete construction in buildings, AS/NZS 2327:2017/Amd 1:2020, amended 20 June 2020, viewed 7 December 2021, Techstreet database.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2017,Composite structures - Composite steel-concrete construction in buildings, AS/NZS 2327:2017/Amd 1:2020, amended 20 June 2020, viewed 7 December 2021, Techstreet database.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2020,Steelstructures, AS 4100:2020/Amdt 1:2021, amended 17 September 2021, Techstreet database.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2021,Structuraldesignactions-Windactions, AS/NZS 1170.2:2021, SAI Global database.

StandardsAustraliaOnline2021,Windloadsforhousing, AS 4055:2021/Amdt 1:2024, amended 21 June 2024, Techstreet database.

4.2Recommended Readings AdditionalReading

Aghayere, AO & Vigil, J 2020, Structural steel design, 3rd edn, Mercury Learning & Information, Dulles, Virginia.

Allen, E & Iano, J 2019, Fundamentals of building construction: materials and methods, 7th edn, Wiley, Hoboken.

Australian Steel Institute 2016, Design capacity tables for structural steel. Volume 1., Open sections, 5th edn, Australian Steel Institute, North Sydney, NSW.

Cherry, B & Green, W 2021, Corrosion and protection of reinforced concrete, CRC Press, London.

Chess,P&Green,W2020,Durabilityofreinforcedconcretestructures,CRCPress,London. Emmit,S2019,Barrysadvancedconstructionofbuildings,4thedn,Wiley-Blackwell,Hoboken

Emmit, S 2019, Barrys introduction to construction of buildings, 4th edn, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, England Fu,F2018,Designandanalysisoftallandcomplexstructures,ElsevierScience&Technology,SaintLouis.

Gilbert, RI, Mickleborough, NC & Ranzi, G 2015, Design of prestressed concrete to AS3600-2009, 2nd edn, CRC, Boca Raton.

Gorenc,B,Syam,A&Tinyou,R2012,Steeldesignershandbook,8thedn,UNSWPress,Sydney. Hassoun,MN&Al-Manaseer,AA2015,Structuralconcrete:theoryanddesign,6thedn,Wiley,Hoboken. Holmes,JD2015,Windloadingofstructures,3rdedn,CRCPress,BocaRaton,FL.

Knappett, JA & Craig, RF 2012, Craigs soil mechanics, 8th edn, Spon Press, London.

Liang, QQ 2015, Analysis and design of steel and composite structures, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

Loo, YC & Chowdhury, SH 2010, Reinforced and prestressed concrete analysis and design with emphasis on application of AS3600-2009, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, Vic.

Mehta, M, Scarborough, W & Armpriest, D 2013, Building construction : principles, materials, and systems, 2nd edn, Pearson, Boston.

Nastar, N & Liu, R (eds) 2019, Failure case studies: steel structures, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia.

Pham, L 2007, Actions on structures: regulations and standards, EJSE Special Issue: Loading on Structures, no. 1, pp. 4-8, .

Ranzi, G and Gilbert, RI 2015, Structural analysis: principles, methods and modelling, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, FL.

4.3 Other Teaching and Learning Resources

5 Key Teaching and Learning Policies

The University has several policies that relate to teaching and learning. Links to important policies affecting students are below. It is your responsibility to ensure you familiarise yourself with these policies so that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

• Assessment Policy
• Assessment Policy - Review of Grade Procedures
• Bullying Prevention Policy
• Disruption to Studies Policy
• Enrolment Policy
• Examinations Policy
• Learning and Teaching Policy
• Progression Policy
• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Misconduct Rule