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Unit of study_

CIVL3511: Basics of Integrated Building Engineering

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Students will gain insight into the framework that underpins integrated engineering principles applied for the design of structures and buildings. The Unit of Study is articulated in the following three components. In the initial part of this Unit of Study, students will be exposed to selected case studies that highlight the engineering design requirements, including serviceability and limit state design criteria, that buildings of different structural typologies and construction materials need to satisfy. Case studies considered are representative of current trends in the construction sector. In the second part of the Unit of Study, students will be introduced to typical engineering design methodologies and how these vary depending on the level of sophistication required in the analysis and design, and on the expected design and construction phases of a project. Particular attention will be devoted to concrete, steel and modular construction. Optimisation techniques will be introduced and applied in the third part of the Unit of Study to simple geometries to explore the effects of different design parameters and to identify suitable integrated engineering designs among available solutions.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CIVL3511
Academic unit	Civil Engineering
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	CIVL1900 Introduction to Civil Engineering and CIVL2110 Materials and CIVL2201 Structural Mechanics and MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Gianluca Ranzi, gianluca.ranzi@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Take-home short release)	Final exam Questions and answers	30%	Formal exam period	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 1 Questions and answers.	15%	Week 05	5-15 pages / 10 hours
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Take-home short release)	Mid-semester exam Questions and answers.	25%	Week 08 Due date: 28 Apr 2021 at 14:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 2 Questions and answers. Presentation.	30%	Week 12	10-30 pages / 20 hours
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type D final exam ? = Type D in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

- Submission of assignment 1 in Canvas.

- Submission of assignment 2 in Canvas. Presentation in class.

- Mid-semester exam in Canvas.

- Final exam will be managed by the Exam Office

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85-100	Have a thorough understanding of the concepts in this Unit of Study and are able to apply these concepts to new problems
Distinction	75-84	Increasing understanding and abstractions
Credit	65-74	Increasing understanding and abstractions
Pass	50-64	Are able to apply the analysis and design approaches covered in this Unit of Study to basic problems
Fail	0-79	Have no understanding of the concepts covered in this Unit of Study and are not able to solve basic problems

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties: (i) 10% per day of full mark of assignment; (ii) late penalties for mid-semester exam to be managed in accordance with University policies and (iii) late penalties for final exam to be managed in accordance with University policies.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Overview of integrated engineering analysis and design of buildings.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 02	Requirements for an integrated engineering design of buildings. Overview of different stakeholders usually involved in the definition of these requirements.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 03	Structural building typologies and construction materials.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 04	Case studies to highlight selection of structural building typologies and construction materials.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 05	Conceptual engineering design carried out based on hand calculations.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 06	Conceptual engineering design supported by parametric studies.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 07	Engineering design: from conceptual to final design.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 08	Engineering design: from conceptual to final design (continued).	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 08	Introduction to prefabricated construction and to their engineering design and fabrication.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 10	Sensitivity studies and optimisation techniques applied to the integrated engineering design of buildings.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 11	Sensitivity studies and optimisation techniques applied to the integrated engineering design of buildings (continued).	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 12	Evaluation of how different design parameters influence the engineering design.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)
Week 13	Revision for final exam.	Lecture and tutorial (6 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

M.Millais, Building Structures, Understanding the basics (3). Routledge, 2017.
S. Vassigh, J. Chandler, Building Systems Integration for Enhanced Environmental Performance. J. Ross Publishing, 2011.
M.Lawson, R. Ogden, C. Goodier, Design in Modular Construction. CRC Press, 2014.
R. Codinhoto, Modern Building Design: Evidencing Changes in Engineering and Design Practice. The Crowood Press, 2019.
G. Ranzi, RI Gilbert, Structural Analysis: Principles, Methods and Modelling. CRC Press, 2015.
B. Hauke, M. Kuhnhenne, M. Lawson, Veljkovic, Sustainable Steel Buildings, A practical guide for structures and envelopes. Wiley
Blackwell, 2016.
Arup, Total Design over time. Arup, 2016.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate written, oral and graphical communication skills at professional engineering standard including capacity to justify an engineering position.
LO2. Develop team skills through the completion of a project-based assignment
LO3. Evaluate & synthesise a wide range of resources demonstrating research skills & ability to work across disciplines
LO4. Design of building components based on integrated design approach
LO5. Carry out analysis of building components to determine their performance from a structural and thermal viewpoint as well as to evaluate their functionalities
LO6. Perform optimisation analysis to identify better performing designs among available options
LO7. Evaluate and compare the results of computer analyses with those obtained by hand calculations
LO8. Address complex problems requiring interdisciplinary approaches amd solutions
LO9. Apply the fundamental methods of analysis
LO10. Derive analytical solutions for simple scenarios related to building components

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
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Study commitment

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