Found 12 study abroad units
EGB121 Engineering Mechanics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Professional engineers have a "comprehensive, theory based understanding of the the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline" (Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer). This introductory unit provides the basic knowledge and skills in statics and mechanics of materials. It is a foundation engineering unit that will develop your skills in analysing mechanical and civil engineering systems including cranes, buildings, bridges and mechanical equipment. You will learn the importance of accurate design and analysis of mechanical components and structures. You will draw on the skills and knowledge learn in this unit in more advanced units such as Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis and Mechanical Design.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB270 Civil Engineering Materials
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Civil engineers in the fields of structural, geotechnical and construction engineering use knowledge and skills bases in civil engineering materials that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs for safe, economical and sustainable infrastructure. You will learn core concepts of civil engineering materials science, along with acquisition, manufacturing and testing of materials such as concrete, steel, timber and soils, and factors that influence their properties, quality, and application in real-world infrastructure projects. You will be introduced to common and advanced civil engineering materials used in the Australian and global contexts. You will further develop your professional skills, in particular communication and reflection towards developing your professional engineering competency. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB121 Engineering Mechanics. Structural, geotechnical, and construction engineering units will build upon this unit.
EGB274 Environmentally Sustainable Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The knowledge and skills associated with site investigation, analysis and planning for sustainable development are essential for civil and environmental engineers, as is the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to achieve balanced solutions on social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes. This sustainable development design project requires you to undertake typical site investigations, site analyses and conceptual designs for a selected site covering sustainability issues in the following areas: Sustainable Transport, Land Planning including assessment of the surrounding areas, Water & Wastewater Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. This unit extends and applies the knowledge developed in design based engineering units to important issues such as site analysis, site investigation, site planning, development assessment, environmental management, water quality, pollution prevention and control, and resource and waste management.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB275 Structural Mechanics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Structural engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that focuses on creation of safe, economical and sustainable structures. Structural engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn moment distribution, introduction to structural analysis software, principle of virtual work to determine deflections, transformation of stresses and Mohr's Circle, torsion, shear flow, shear centre, unsymmetrical bending, the principle of compatibility, and combined axial loading and bending of structural elements and systems. In this unit you will further develop your mathematical skills (20% of this unit is maths) in structural engineering applications, and professional skills in engineering communication. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB121 Engineering Mechanics and MZB127 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics. All structural engineering units in the Civil Engineering major will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB371 Engineering Hydraulics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Hydraulic engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that focuses on design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure including dams, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems and sewer collection systems. Hydraulic engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn about the engineering applications of water and other fluids through pipe flow, energy loss in pipes, pipe systems, water distribution systems and open channel flow hydraulics. You will further develop your professional skills in communication and engineering teamwork. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems and EGB124 Engineering for the Environment. EGH471 Advanced Water Engineering will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB375 Design of Concrete Structures
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Structural engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that includes a focus on concrete structures, which are the most common form of construction worldwide. Structural engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to design concrete structures to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn the core concepts of the design principles and methods of the reinforced and prestressed concrete and their application to structural elements such as the beams, slabs, columns and footings of buildings. You will learn the essential principles of safety, economy, sustainability and constructability in design of concrete structures. You will continue to develop your personal and professional attributes, especially communication skills in design. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB121 Engineering Mechanics, EGB270 Civil Engineering Materials, and EGB275 Structural Mechanics. EGH475 Advanced Concrete Structures will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB382 Construction Methodologies
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Success in civil engineering construction projects is dependent on the selection of correct construction procedures matched with the correct equipment and ancillary temporary work. To do this, a construction engineer must have command of a range of options and the judgement to integrate these options for optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. This unit covers the fundamentals of project execution and start up of civil engineering projects. The subjects to be covered will include: site investigation, survey, identification and provision of temporary facilities, selection of equipment, material management, methods of construction, environmental protection practices, workplace health and safety requirements. The emphasis of the content will be on heavy, civil engineering projects existing or relevant to Queensland with a focus on environmental concerns and safety.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB386 Design of Masonry Structures
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit deals with the application of structural masonry to buildings with the core concepts of the design principles and methods of assessing the structural performance of masonry walls subject to earthquake and gravity loading. Most masonry buildings have heritage value and require knowledge for preservation; masonry structures are also popular in medium rise residential and industrial buildings. Therefore, this unit introduces the principles of safe and economical design of masonry walls for fire and combined compression, flexure and shear. Unreinforced, partially reinforced and fully reinforced masonry structures are covered.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB482 Contracting and Construction Regulations
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
A construction engineer must have an appreciation of the commercial environment in which they work. The law and particularly the law relating to construction has a significant impact upon that commercial environment. This unit will provide a framework and sufficient detail to increase your awareness of how the law governs you and your organisation's actions within the industry. In addition, you will understand the operation of a construction contract and the claims and disputes commonly associated with the administration of such a contract. The lectures provide a solid foundation required for Construction Engineers, and embedded in the tutorials are discussions of real-world cases of the past month to highlight the importance of understanding the impacts of day-to-day decisions in the world of construction.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB485 Finite Element Analysis
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer based method for analysing structures under static or dynamics loadings. It has applications in all areas of engineering and is used by practising engineers and researchers to analyse and design all types of structures including buildings, bridges, dams, multi-purpose towers, cooling towers, etc. FEA enables multiple and repeated analyses with ease and hence facilitates the optimum design of the structure. It is available through a number of well- known packages such as Strand 7, ANSYS, ABAQUS, LSDYNA, etc. It is now possible to treat complex problems such as dynamic seismic analysis, impact and blast analyses and structural health monitoring and damage detection, all of which were impossible prior to the advent of FEA. Students who complete this unit will be well prepared to face the challenges of modern design offices.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH472 Advanced Highway and Pavement Engineering
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Road planning and design and pavement design are prominent civil engineering activities for the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of people and goods. Civil engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn road design, road safety, alignment and coordination, road drainage, basic intersection design, and road pavement design. You will further develop your personal and professional attributes, especially independent and collaborative strategies in team working, including reflective practice, to manage a civil infrastructure planning and design project in a timely manner with a focus on delivering outcomes. Emphasis is placed on your awareness of risk, ethics and socio-cultural perspectives in civil engineering practice.This unit draws upon your learning in EGB272 Traffic and Transport Engineering. EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH473 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Geotechnical engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn about in this advanced unit to undertake site investigation, evaluate slope stability, design retaining walls, design shallow foundations and deep foundations, and analyse and design rock systems. You will continue to develop your knowledge of geotechnical engineering in the context of technical, practical, and stakeholder perspectives. You will also continue to develop your personal and professional attributes, especially teamwork, time and resource management, communication, and reflective practice. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB373 Geotechnical Engineering. EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.