CVE20003 DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN PROJECT

1.1 OBJECTIVE
This project is aimed to analyze and design reinforced concrete structure (school) through
teamwork. At the end of the project, students shall be able to use moment distribution method to
analyze continuous beams. They shall be able to design continuous beam and column in
accordance with AS3600: 2009. They shall also be able to perform work in team effectively and
with harmony.

1.2 ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES (ULO)

The unit learning outcomes that have been achieved by this project are summarized in Table P1.

Table P1 Learning outcomes that are achievable by RC design project

Achievable By
ULO ULO Description
RC Project
1 Determine the statical degree of indeterminacy for beams, 
frames and trusses.
2 Use the virtual work method to calculate deflections. 
3 Apply the flexibility method to analyse indeterminate beams 
and frames.
4 Apply the moment distribution method to analyse 
indeterminate beams and frames.
5 Recognise the basis for current codified structural design 
philosophy.
6 Specify the constituents of concrete and its properties. 
7 Design reinforced concrete beams, one way slabs and 
columns.
8 Work effectively in small groups to design a reinforced 
concrete structure considering different loading actions,
serviceability and ultimate limit states.

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1.3 ACHIEVEMENT OF SWINBURNE ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES (SEC)
The Swinburne Engineering Competencies that have been achieved by this project are
summarized in Table P2.

Table P2 SECs that are achievable by RC design project

Achievable By
SEC SEC Description
RC Project
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and 
techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical 
knowledge of the specific discipline within that context
K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual 
factors affecting professional engineering practice
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in 
practical applications
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in 
solving complex problems
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design 
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to 
professional and wider audiences
A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, 
assessing and managing information
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and 
team leadership

1.4 TASKS
1. Every group shall consist of 6 to 8 members in the same tutorial class.
2. Every group member is required to analyze and design one continuous beam. However
only one column to be designed per group.
3. All specific tasks are divided into milestones as shown in Table P5.
1.5 DRAWINGS
All architectural drawings showing the plans, elevations and detailed sections are shown in
Figure P1 to P6 (refer to Section 1.10).

1.6 DESIGN CRITERIA

1. The following criteria must be adhered to:
a) Concrete of 28 day strength f´c = 25 MPa shall be used for the whole design.
b) N reinforcing steel bar of 500 MPa yield strength shall be used as main bar, whereas
R round bar of 250 MPa yield strength shall be used as stirrup or ligatures.
c) All reinforced concrete shall be designed for a fire resistance period of 60 minutes
(Figure 5.4.1(B) of AS3600:2009).
d) The school is located at the Kuching City.
e) The slab and beam are to be designed for a deflection limit of 1/250 (Table 2.3.2 of
AS3600: 2009).
f) Use unit weight of brick of 19kN/m3 (AS1170.1, Table A2).

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 2. The suggested grades and sizes of reinforcing steel bar are suggested in Table P3 .

Table P3 Suggested grades and sizes for reinforcing steel bar

Structural Design state Suggested grades and sizes
Members for reinforcing steel bar
Beam Flexural N16, N20 & N24
Shear & crack control R8, R10 & R12
Slab Flexural N10 & N12
Shear & crack control R8, R10 & R12
Column Longitudinal N12, N16, N20 & N24
Ties / Helices R8, R10 & R12

3. The loads shown in Table P4 shall be adopted for your design.

Table P4 Permanent and imposed actions for each floor

Floor Specific Uses Uniformly Distributed Action
(kPa)
Roof Ceiling & ceiling finishing 0.10
Roof Selfweight (include roof tiles or 0.50
sheeting and roof truss) (plan area)
Imposed Actions 0.50 (Table 3.1 of AS/NZS
1170.1 – Type A1)
First Ceiling & ceiling finishing 0.10
(Classroom) Floor finishing (Tile, parquet..) 0.50
Imposed Action 3.0 (Table 3.1 of AS/NZS
1170.1)
Ground Floor finishing (Tile, parquet..) 0.50
(Assembly Hall) Imposed Action 3.0 (Table 3.1 of AS/NZS
1170.1)
*Note: Above are the recommended loadings, you can choose to design each area according to its
specific uses as stated in AS1170.1.

1.7 REQUIREMENTS
1. Beams, columns and slabs shall be marked clearly on the architectural plans.
2. All assumptions shall be clarified.
3. All structural members shall be designed in accordance with AS3600: 2009.
4. All calculations and detailed sketches shall be handwritten ONLY on the calculation sheets.
Details (title of the project, designer, design date, page number and etc.) shall be shown on
all calculation sheets.
5. Moment distribution method shall be used for the analysis of beam. Computer software can
be used for checking only.
6. Plan, longitudinal and cross section for designed beams, column and slab shall be detailed
to demonstrate the type, location and amount of reinforcing steel bar to be used.
7. Specific requirements for each milestone will be provided.

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1.8 ASSESSMENT
1. This project weighs 25% of the final marks of this unit.
2. The progress of the project is monitored through 6 milestones. The marks allocated for
each milestone are summarized in Table P5. The detailed assessment criteria for each
milestone will be provided.

Table P5 Milestones and submission date

Individual /
Due Date Milestone Marks
Group
04 September 2017 1. Location of beams and columns Group 13
18 September 2017 2. Distribution of slab loading Group 10
09 October 2017 3. Loading idealization and Beam analysis Individual 25
30 October 2017 4. Beam design Individual 25
13 November 2017 5. Column design Group 12
13 November 2017 6. Submission of project final report Group 15
Total 100

1.9 SUBMISSION
1. All submissions shall be done on the due dates shown in Table P5, before 09:30 am.
2. Assignment cover sheet is to be attached to all milestone submissions. For group
submission, contribution of each group member must be clearly stated.
3. Checklist & self-evaluation form is to be attached to all milestone submissions too. Results
output shall be summarized in the “Remarks” column.
4. A bounded final report shall be typed and prepared. Nonetheless, all calculations can be
handwritten on calculation sheets. A softcopy in .pdf shall be submitted through BB by the
group leader. 10 marks will be deducted if you fail to do so. No hardcopy is required.
5. Students’ full name and ID shall appear only on cover page, assignment cover sheet and
self-evaluation form. Show only students’ initial for all other pages (eg. calculation sheets).

1.10 APPENDIX

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