The Master of Engineering is a 48-unit program comprising 9 units of core courses, 12 units of

foundation courses, 15 units of advanced technical coursework and a project to the value of 12
units, which introduces candidates to research. Normally, students will complete the requirements for
the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study.

Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree.
To download a copy of your study plan to guide your 2014 enrolment, please use the
following link:
http://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/enrolment/study-plans
Core Courses
ELEC ENG 7057 Engineering Communication & Critical Thinking (3 units)
plus
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management 1 (3 units)
STATS 7053 Statistics in Engineering (3 units)
and either
APP MTH 7054 Modelling and Simulation of Stochastic Systems (3 units)
or
COMP SCI 7077 Solving Engineering Models (3 units)
plus
Foundation Courses
Foundation courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
C&ENVENG 7058 Structural Mechanics (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7007 Structural Design (Steel) (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7005 Structural Design (Concrete) (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7069 Geotechnical Engineering (3 units)
Electives
Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:
C&ENVENG 7033 Seismic Design of Masonry Buildings (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7061 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7059 Structural Response to Blast Loading (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7042 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7107 Prestressed Concrete Structures (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7108 Environmental Engineering & Design IVA (3 units)
C&ENVENG 7112 Advanced Civil Geotechnical Engineering (3 units)
MECH ENG 7023 Fracture Mechanics (3 units)
MECH ENG 7059 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)

Content
1. Introduction and overview of the Finite Element Method. Essential building
blocks of FE models.
2. Revision of Matrix Methods of frame structures. Formulation of a simple Bar
Finite Element. Concept of assembly and solution of system of equations of
complete structure. Recovery of internal actions in an element from nodal
solution.
3. Introduction and overview of FE software including hands-on laboratory
sessions.
4. Finite Elements for Plane Elasticity: The derivation of stiffness and force
matrices using total potential; Shape functions; Element stiffness matrices for
bar and beam elements and force matrices; Triangular- and quadrilateral
elements for plane elasticity; Natural coordinates and isoparametric element
formulation; Numerical integration and Gauss points.
5. Application of Finite Elements to general 3D Analyses and introduction to: Shell
elements; Solid elements; Shells of revolution and axi-symmetric elements.
6. FE modelling skills and techniques: Mesh design, convergence and the analysis
of errors; Quality of FE models; Element selection, Errors & Accuracy in Linear
Analyses. Symmetry and anti-symmetry and other types of symmetry. Super-
elements, sub-structuring and sub-modelling techniques.
7. Introductory overview of advanced topics in FEA relating to Dynamic and Non-
Linear Analyses; Eigenvalue analysis and the use of FEA in elastic buckling and
dynamic vibration problems; Stress stiffening; Large displacement analysis and
material non-linearity.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: A combination of any or all of the following: Assignments,
in-class tests, on-line assessment tasks and hands-on laboratory work.
Weight: 50
Assessment task 2: Final Examination
Weight: 50
Required texts
Cook, R D, Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis, Wiley, 1995
References
1. Zienkiewicz, "The Finite Element Method", McGraw Hill. 1982
2. Zienkiewicz & Taylor, "The Finite Element Method" 4th Ed, McGraw-Hill, Vol 1
1989, Vol 2 1991.
3. Bathe, "Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis". Prentice Hall. 1982
4. Hughes, "The Finite Element Method", Prentice Hall, 1987.
5. Cook, Malkus & Plesha, "Concept and Applications of Finite Element Analysis",
3rd Ed.Wiley. 1989.
6. Cook, "Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis" Wiley, 1995.
7. Reddy, "An Introduction to The Finite Element Method", 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill.
1993.
8. Rockey, Evans, Griffith & Nethercroft, "The Finite Element Method", Granada.
1975.
9. Pilkey & Wunderlich, "Mechanics of Structures, Variational & Computational
Methods". CRC. 1994.
10. Jennings & McKeown, "Matrix Computations" 2nd Ed. Wiley, 1992.
11. Al-Khafaji & Tooley, "Numerical Methods in Engineering Practice". CBS 1986


MECH ENG 7061 Corrosion Principles & Prevention (3 units)
TECHCOMM 5026 Applied Project Management 2 (3 units)
TECHCOMM 5004 Managing Risk (3 units)
TECHCOMM 7012 Business & Contract Legal Studies (3 units)
MECH ENG 7055 Wind Engineering (3 units)
MECH ENG 7043 Stresses in Plates & Shells (3 units)

49134 Structural Dynamics and
Earthquake Engineering
Warning: The information on this page is indicative. The subject outline for a particular
semester, location and mode of offering is the authoritative source of all information about
the subject for that offering. Required texts, recommended texts and references in particular
are likely to change. Students will be provided with a subject outline once they enrol in the
subject.
UTS: Engineering: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor
of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of
Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Handbook description
This subject introduces students to the concepts and techniques of structural dynamics and
their application to the design and analysis of dynamically sensitive structures such as tall
buildings, towers, chimneystacks and footbridges. Students develop: an understanding of
the nature of dynamic (time varying) loads, with particular emphasis on earthquake loads;
the ability to assess the response of civil engineering structures to such loads, taking into
account load-structure interaction; and structural design approaches satisfying both strength
and serviceability requirements.
Teaching and learning strategies
Lecture mode dominated sessions coupled with some tutorials will be used to explain difficult
concepts and foster problem solving skills. This is coupled with slide and video presentation
to present the state-of-the-art technology, and a series of assignments to encourage self-
learning by the student and mastery of the subject. A capping project, coupled with
laboratory and class demonstrations using UTS state-of-the-art shaker table facility and
ancillary equipment , will integrate the acquired knowledge and apply it to a simple
structure. Laboratory visits will also enhance students understanding of certain principles
and demonstrate some practical aspects of the field of structural dynamics.
Content
Characteristics of a dynamic problem; single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems; dynamic
equation of motion, damped and undamped systems, critically damped, underdamped and
overdamped systems; free vibration tests to determine damping; response to harmonic
loading; dynamic magnification factor, resonant response, forced vibration tests to
determine damping; vibration isolation; Response to impulsive loads; approximate analysis
of impulsive load response; response to general dynamic loading, Duhamel integral; analysis
of non-linear structural response; formulation of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems;
approximate methods for vibration analysis of MDOF systems; fundamentals of earthquake
engineering; time history analysis, response spectrum analysis, equivalent static force
method; introduction to AS1170.4, Australian Earthquake Loading Code;
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Four Assignments
Intent:
Assignments reinforce problem solving skills and to illustrate the application of
methods and concepts presented (50% of the final mark).
Weight: 50
Assessment task 2: Two Quizzes
Weight: 50
Length: 2-2.5 Hours
Minimum requirements
To pass the subject, a minimum mark of 50% in the combined quiz components as well as in
the overall subject is required.
Recommended texts
1. Clough Ray W and Penzien Joseph, 1993, 'Dynamics of Structures', 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, USA
2. Chopra, Anil K, 2001, 'Dynamics of Structures- Theory and Applications to
Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall, USA
References
Buchholdt H, 1997, Structural Dynamics for Engineers, Thomas Telford, UK
Bolton A, 1994, 'Structural Dynamics in practice a guide for professional engineers',
McGraw-Hill
Irvine Max 1990, 'Structural Dynamics for the practising engineer', Allen and Unwin
(Publishers) Ltd , London, UK
Beard CF, 1996, Structural Vibration Analysis and Damping, Arnold Publishers, UK
Craig, Jr. Roy R, 1981, Structural Dynamics - An Introduction to Computer Methods, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, USA
Fertis Demeter G, 1973, 'Dynamics and Vibration of Structures', John Wiley and Sons, New
York, USA


42907 Design for Durability
Warning: The information on this page is indicative. The subject outline for a particular
semester, location and mode of offering is the authoritative source of all information
about the subject for that offering. Required texts, recommended texts and references in
particular are likely to change. Students will be provided with a subject outline once they
enrol in the subject.
UTS: Engineering: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): (((48352 Construction Materials OR 48353 Concrete Design) AND (120
credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma
Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor
of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of
Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10062 Bachelor
of Engineering Bachelor of Arts International Studies Diploma Engineering Practice OR
120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10063 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor
of Arts International Studies OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10065
Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in
spk(s): C10068 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Diploma Engineering
Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10073 Bachelor of
Engineering Bachelor of Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s):
C10074 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR
120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10075 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor
of Medical Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10076 Bachelor
of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit
points of completed study in spk(s): C10078 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of
Biotechnology OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10079 Bachelor of
Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma Engineering Practice))
OR 49151 Concrete Technology and Practice)
Handbook description
This subject covers the durability design of plain and reinforced concrete structures
under various environmental loads leading to specific design life. It also covers the
specifications and quality control measures to prevent durability issues derived during
the construction phase and service life. Students learn to understand the basic
deterioration mechanisms of concrete and reinforcing steel, and to appreciate the
relative importance of various control measures during both construction and
maintenance of structures.
Subject objectives
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1.
Recognize and prioritize environmental loads on a concrete structure to level in AS
3600
2.
Identify principal deterioration mechanism(s) and other inherent durability issue
associated with the type of concrete structure
3.
Identify and apply specific design life model(s) to design and specify concrete to the
structure to AS 3600 and AS 5100
4.
Construct structural design and concrete specifications, and key Quality Control
measures into contractual document
5. Summarise and record design, specifications and critical construction records similar to
as-built drawings for future assessment of maintenance requirements
6.
Evaluate durability performance of concrete structure against existing and new service
life models
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following course
intended learning outcomes:
Establish priorities and goals (A.2)
Apply systems thinking to understand complex system behavior including
interactions between components and with other systems (social, cultural,
legislative, environmental, business etc.) (A.5)
Identify and apply relevant problem solving methodologies (B.1)
Synthesise alternative/innovative solutions, concepts and procedures (B.3)
Evaluate model applicability, accuracy and limitations (C.3)
Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to
achieve personal goals (Manage self) (D.1)
Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and
purpose. (E.1)
Work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams within a multi-level,
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting (E.2)
Teaching and learning strategies
In addition to the formal course given, tutorials will be used to enable student to
understand how durability requirements were derived in standards. Groups of students
will conduct their case studies on a structure or a group of structures of their choice and
present their findings to the class.
Content
The topics covered are:
1. Durability and design life concept
2. Environmental loads
3. Corrosion of steel in concrete
4. Corrosion of concrete
5. Roles of concreting materials in durability design
6. Impact of structure design on durability
7. Design to standard and design to specific environment
8. Quality Control (QC)
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Major Design For Durability Project
Intent:
To develop students ability to work as part of a team to tackle a detailed design
and construction planning project from the durability and service life design
viewpoint, as well as to develop a design review capability, and practice in a
design review meeting. Students must present a report to the standard expected
from professional engineers.
Objectiv
e(s):
This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course
intended learning outcomes:
A.2, A.5, B.1, B.3, C.3, D.1, E.1 and E.2
Weight: 60
Length:
Students will present the groups work and findings to the class verbally by
each member of the group and individual students assessment made by the
class and lecturer.
At the end, each group will submit a 5000 words (maximum) report for
assessment.
Criteria
linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Team and self-management 10 6 D.1, E.2
Systematic thinking & prioritize 20 1, 2 A.2, A.5
Application of Theory 20 4 C.3
Problem solving 20 3 B.1
Synthesis and communication 30 5 B.3, E.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes
Assessment task 2: Quiz 1
Intent:
To determine the level of understanding of the subjects.
Objective
(s):
This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course
intended learning outcomes:
A.2, A.5, B.1, C.3 and E.1
Weight: 20
Length:
One hour
Criteria
linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Application of Theory 30 1, 4 A.2
Correctness of the answer 30 2, 3 B.1, C.3
Clarity of explanation 40 5 A.5, E.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes
Assessment task 3: Quiz 2
Intent:
To determine the level of understanding of the subjects
Objective
(s):
This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course
intended learning outcomes:
A.2, A.5, B.1, C.3 and E.1
Weight: 20
Length:
1 hour.
Criteria
linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Application of Theory 30 1, 4 A.2
Correctness of the answer 30 2, 3 B.1, C.3
Clarity of explanation 40 5 A.5, E.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes
Minimum requirements
Students must pass the quizzes and the major project to pass the subject.
Recommended texts
There are no text books on the subject, hence a range of standards and published
papers are recommended to students as follows:
1. Standards Australia. Concrete Structures AS 3600-2009 and Commentary to AS 3600-
2014
2. American Concrete Institute. Structural Concrete Building Code & Commentary. ACI
318.
3. BRE Concrete in aggressive ground, Special Digest 1:2005, Garstone, Watford, UK.
4. Teychenne, D.C., Franklin, R.E. and Erntroy, H.C. Design of normal concrete mixes,
Building Research Establishment, HMSO,1975.
5. Sirivivatnanon, V., Tam, C.T. and Ho, D.W.S., Special Concrete and Application,
Chapter 42, The Civil Engineering Handbook, Second Edition, edited by W.F. Chen and
J.Y. Richard Liew, CRC Press LLC, September 2002.
6. Ho, D.W.S and Lewis, R.K., The Compliance of Concretes with the Durability
Requirements of AS 3600, Proc., Int. Conf. on the use of fly ash, slag, silica fume and
other siliceous materials in concrete Concrete for the Nineties, Leura, Australia, Sep.
1990.
7. Guirguis, S., Durability of reinforced concrete structures: the Australian Experience,
Second CANMET Int Conf on Durability of Concrete, Montreal, Canada, 1991. 21p.
8. Cao, H.T. and Sirivivatnanon, V., Service Life Modelling of Crack-freed and Cracked
Reinforced Concrete Members subjected to Working Load, Proceedings CIB Building
Congress 2001, Wellington, New Zealand, 2-6 April, 2001.
9. Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia. Chloride Resistance of Concrete.
Research Report, June 2009, 37 p.
10. Gowripalan, N., Sirivivatnanon, V. and Lim, C.C., Chloride Diffusivity of Concrete
Cracked in Flexure, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 725-730, May
2000.
11. Cao, H.T., Ho, D.W.S. and Guirguis, S. "Hydration characteristics of cements
containing fly ashes", Proc., Int. Conf. on the use of fly ash, slag, silica fume and other
siliceous materials in concrete Concrete for the Nineties, Leura, Australia, Sep. 1990.
12. Khatri, R.P., Sirivivatnanon, V. and Yang, J.L., Role of Permeability in Sulphate
Attack, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 27, No. 8, pp. 1179-1189, 1997.
13. Khatri, R., Sirivivatnanon, V. and Lam Kin Yu Effect of curing on water permeability
of concretes prepared with normal portland cement and with slag and silica fume,
Magazine of Concrete Research, 49, No. 180, September 1997, pp. 167-172.
14. Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia. Sulfate-resisting Concrete. Technical Note
TN68, May 2011, 8 p.
15. Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia and Standards Australia. Handbook 79
Alkali Aggregate Reaction Guidelines on minimising the risk of damage to concrete
structures in Australia. 2014.
16. Sirivivatnanon, V. and Khatri, R.P., Performance-based Covercrete Concept, Proc
9th Int Durability of Building Materials and Components Conference, Brisbane, Australia,
2002.
17. Sirivivatnanon, V. and Cao, H.T., "The need for and a method to control concrete
cover", Proceedings of the Second International RILEM/CEB Symposium on Quality
Control of Concrete Structures, Belgium, June 1991.
18. Sirivivatnanon, V., Gurguis, S. and Castel, A., Development of Limit State Service
Life Design, Proceedings Concrete 2007, Adelaide, Australia, 17-20 October 2007, 741-
750.
19. V. Sirivivatnanon, A. Castel and R. Franois, A discussion on Propagation of
reinforcement corrosion in concrete and its effects on structural deterioration by C.Q Li
and J.J. Zheng, Magazine of Concrete Research 2007, 59, No. 2, March 2007, 151-154.
20. Wang, X, Syme, M., Nguyen, M., and Stewart, M., Analysis of Climate Change
Impacts on the Deterioration Process of Concrete Infrastructure - Part 1: Mechanisms,
Practices, Modelling and Simulation A Review, CSIRO, 2009. 75p.
21. Stewart, M.G., Wang, X., and Nguyen, M.N., Climate change impact and risks of
concrete infrastructure deterioration, Engineering Structures, 33 (2011) 1326-1337.
22. Newman, J. and Choo, B.S., Advanced Concrete Technology Concrete Properties,
Elsevier 2003. ISBN: 978-0-7506-5103-5.



49151 Concrete Technology and
Practice
Warning: The information on this page is indicative. The subject outline for a particular
semester, location and mode of offering is the authoritative source of all information
about the subject for that offering. Required texts, recommended texts and references in
particular are likely to change. Students will be provided with a subject outline once they
enrol in the subject.
UTS: Engineering: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): ((120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of
Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in
spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study
in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering) AND 48352 Construction Materials)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Handbook description
Engineers worldwide choose concrete as their construction material of choice for both
civil and structural applications. Concrete is a popular construction material as it can
meet a diverse array of prescribed specification requirements. The constituent raw
materials of concrete, its production methodology, and placement and curing methods
used, all contribute to determining the compliance of concrete with performance
requirements following national and international standard specifications and testing
methods. Innovative concrete mixes and testing methods are continuously being
developed to increase the use of concrete as an advanced construction material that can
meet the demand of high performance specification requirements.
This subject provides students with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of a
variety of topics relating to concrete. It provides practical examples and practical
learning experiences, which allow students to understand concrete technology at an
advanced level.
This subject explores:
1. the four constituent raw material components of concrete being:
o binders (Portland cement, pozzolans and cementitious materials)
o aggregates (natural and manufactured fine and coarse aggregates)
o water
o chemical admixtures
2. the properties of concrete and the Australian Standard methods of testing
concrete including:
o fresh concrete properties including workability, air content, density and setting
times
o hardened concrete properties including modes of failure, compressive strength,
indirect tensile strength, static chord modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture
(flexural strength), drying shrinkage and in-situ testing
3. concrete mix design, trial mixes, testing and reporting of properties
4. concrete supply, and methods of pumping, placement, finishing and curing
5. concrete specification including supply and design standards
6. the serviceability of concrete including drying shrinkage and creep
7. the durability of concrete focusing on corrosion, physical and chemical attack
8. the common types of concrete used in construction including reinforced concrete,
prestressed concrete and precast concrete
9. the laboratory testing of concrete focusing on fresh and hardened concrete
properties.
Subject objectives
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1.
Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge in the fresh and hardened properties of
concrete
2.
Identify the functional role of raw materials and apply this knowledge to mix design
philosophy, attributes relating to cohesiveness, consolidation, formwork and steel
reinforcement integration and curing methods
3.
Evaluate and apply the effect of the environment on service life performance,
properties and failure modes of structural concrete
4.
Interpret and apply Australian Standard test methods and specifications, in relation
to prescribed requirements needed for concrete supply and concrete structures
5.
Recognise report styles and apply analytical communication skills by preparing
written test reports that discuss trends, relationships and includes plausible
reasoning
6.
Select the correct raw material components and mix design needed to formulate a
concrete that meets prescribed specification requirements
7.
Develop an awareness of the utilisation of waste materials as novel innovative
materials for use in concrete
Teaching and learning strategies
Teaching and learning strategies will include:
Lectures
Laboratory class sessions
Revision session
UTS Online (compulsory engagement is needed)
Teaching Schedule
Friday: (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
Teaching Room Locations:
Lectures and revision session (3 hours): CB10.02.330
Concrete testing laboratory session (6 hours): CB02.01.116
Communication in this subject will be conducted through lectures and UTS Online. UTS
Online announcements are the responsibility of the student and must be checked at the
very least twice a week.
Content
This subject forms an extension of the construction materials strand taught in the
undergraduate civil engineering and civil and environmental engineering curriculum at
the University of Technology, Sydney. The construction of concrete structures requires a
thorough understanding of the functional role of the raw material components that are
selected, the production methods utilised and the supply, pumping, placement and
finishing techniques adopted at a construction site. In addition, it is also necessary to
have an understanding of the fresh and hardened properties, application and
specification requirements, and the field and laboratory testing of the types of concrete
used in modern day construction. In order to develop, design and build safe, economical,
environmentally friendly and durable structures, a thorough knowledge of the
production, properties and testing of all types of concrete and accompanying practices is
vital.
This subject will explore:
1. The four constituent raw material components of concrete being:
Binders (Portland cement, pozzolans and cementitious materials)
Aggregates (natural and manufactured fine and coarse aggregates)
Water
Chemical admixtures
2. The properties of concrete and the Australian Standard methods of testing concrete
including:
Fresh concrete properties including workability, air content, density and setting
times
Hardened concrete properties including modes of failure, compressive strength,
indirect tensile strength, static chord modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture
(flexural strength), drying shrinkage and in-situ testing
3. Concrete mix design, trial mixes, testing and reporting of properties
4. Concrete supply, and methods of pumping, placement, finishing and curing
5. Concrete specification including supply and design standards
6. The serviceability of concrete including drying shrinkage and creep
7. The durability of concrete focusing on corrosion, physical and chemical attack
8. The common types of concrete used in construction including reinforced concrete,
prestressed concrete and precast concrete
9. The laboratory testing of concrete focusing on fresh and hardened concrete properties
Assessment
Assessment task 1:
Assignment 1 (Quantitative Analysis)
Weight: 15
Assessment task 2:
Assignment 2 (Specialty Concretes)
Weight: 15
Assessment task 3:
Laboratory Report (Concrete Testing)
Weight: 15
Assessment task 4: Final Examination
Weight: 55
Length:
3 hours and 10 minutes reading time
Minimum requirements
Either a pass mark of 50% or more is required in the class assessment component or the
final examination to pass the subject. Overall, a total of 50% assessment or more must
be achieved to pass the subject.
Required texts
There is no standard text book.
Lecture notes and study guides (available on UTS online).
PowerPoint slides will be available on UTS Online; please printout these handouts prior
and bring them with you to each lecture.
Writing your own notes at lectures is a necessity for your own understanding.
References
Properties of Concrete (Fourth Edition), Neville, A. M.
http://www.amazon.com/Properties-Concrete-Adam-M-
Neville/dp/0470235276/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299124691&sr
=1-3
Concrete Technology (Second Edition), Neville, A. M. and Brooks, J. J.
http://www.amazon.com/Concrete-Technology-M-
Neville/dp/0273732196/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299124691&sr
=1-1
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Kosmatka, S. H., Kerkhoff, B. and Panarese,
W. C.
http://www.amazon.com/Design-Control-Concrete-Mixtures-
Kosmatka/dp/B0032TVPJQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299125623&
sr=1-1
Significance of Tests and Properties of Concrete and Concrete-Making Materials, Lamond,
J. F. and Pielert, J. H.
http://www.amazon.com/Significance-Properties-Concrete-Concrete-Making-
Materials/dp/0803133677/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299125361&
sr=1-1
Concrete (Microstructure, Properties, and Materials) Third Edition, Mehta, P. K. and
Monteiro, P. J. M.
http://www.amazon.com/Concrete-Microstructure-Properties-Materials-
Mehta/dp/0071462899/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329458923&sr=
1-1
Concrete (Second Edition), Mindess, S., Francis, J. and Darwin, D.
http://www.amazon.com/Concrete-2nd-Sidney-Mindess/dp/0130646326


Research Project
Students must complete a research project:
C&ENVENG 7049A and C&ENVENG 7049B Masters Civil & Structural
Engineering Project Part 1 & 2 (12 units)
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.