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School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering

Subject Code: CIVL444
Subject name: CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Pre-requisites: CIVL361 Geomechanics 1, CIVL311 Structural Design 1, CIVL322 Hydraulics and
Hydrology
Credit points: 6
Offered: Spring Session, 2014, Wollongong Campus

Subject Outline
On successful completion of this subject students should have: (i) gained experience in conceptual design
incorporating a systems approach; (ii) gained the ability to break down complex problems into smaller,
more readily handled components; (iii) gained experience in working in design teams and accepting
responsibilities; (iv) incorporated significant components of prior learning into a large project.

Subject Coordinator
Dr. Lip Teh
Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences, Building 4, Room G35
Telephone +61 2 4221 3564
Facsimile +61 2 4221 3238
Email lteh@uow.edu.au
Consultation times
Tuesday: 13:30-15:30
Friday: 15:30-17:30

Lecturers
A/Prof. Shuqing Yang
Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences, Building 4, Room G39
Telephone +61 2 4221 3070
Facsimile +61 2 4221 3238
Email shuqing@uow.edu.au
Consultation times
Tuesday : 14:30-16:30
Thursday: 14:30-16:30

Dr. Martin Liu
Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences, Building 4, Room 126
Telephone +61 2 4221 3035
Facsimile +61 2 4221 3238
Email martindl@uow.edu.au
Consultation times
Tuesday : 10:30-12:30
Friday: 10:30-12:30

Guest Lecturers
Charishma Kaliyanda; David Bell; J ason Surjadinata

Tutors
Dr Nadeesha Gamage
Dr Veysel Yazici
Mr Chazath Kaliboullah

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NOTE: Students will be contacted throughout the Session via UoW SOLS Mail with important information
relating to this subject.

Learning Outcomes
No Learning Outcomes

UoW Engineering Graduate
Capabilities

(see Note)
i)
Demonstrate how to apply conceptual design and detailed
design skills to a capstone design project.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
ii)
Use analogous and feasible cost estimation techniques to
prepare convergent cost estimates.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
iii)
Appreciate the inter-relations between the structural,
geotechnical, hydraulic and environmental factors that
govern design solutions.
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
iv)
Recognise the limitations of theory when applied to
practical design problems, and appreciate the relevance of
quality and risk management during and after construction.
1, 4, 5, 7, 9
v) Work in a consulting team environment. 7
vi) Demonstrate professional abilities and achievements. 5

University Graduate Attributes and Engineering Graduate Capabilities

UOW general Graduate Qualities
Specific Faculty of Engineering &
Information Sciences Graduate Capabilities
Informed
Have a sound knowledge of an area of study or
profession and understand its current issues,
locally and internationally. Know how to apply
this knowledge. Understand how an area of
study has developed and how it relates to other
areas.
1 Professional knowledge, grounding &
awareness
Independent learners
Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and
critically analyse issues. Seek to extend
knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry
and reflection. Find and evaluate information,
using a variety of sources and technologies.
Acknowledge the work and ideas of others.
2 Information literacy, gathering &
processing
3 Research, analysis & evaluation
Problem solvers
Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply
creative, logical and critical thinking skills to
respond effectively. Make and implement
decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative and
aim for high standards.
4 Problem solving skills
Effective communicators
Articulate ideas and convey them effectively
using a range of media. Work collaboratively
and engage with people in different settings.
Recognise how culture can shape
communication.
5 Written communication
6 Oral communication
7 Teamwork
Responsible
Understand how decisions can affect others and
make ethically informed choices. Appreciate and
respect diversity. Act with integrity as part of
local, national, global and professional
communities.
8 Respect for views, values, culture of others
9 Ethics and Professionalism
10 Sustainability, societal & environmental
impact

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Attendance Requirements
The University Code of Practice Students states that it is the responsibility of students to attend all lectures,
tutorials, seminars and practical work as stipulated in the subject outline.

Method of delivery
Face to face lectures

Study time
12 hours per week including class attendance

Lecture/tutorial/practical times
Lecture Fri 13:30-15:30 20.2
Tutorial Fri 15:30-17:30 20.2

Part A. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design - Weeks 1 to 4
Part B. Structural Design - Weeks 5 to 8
Part C. Geotechnical Design - Weeks 9 to 13

Recent Improvements
The three parts have been rationalised so that the course starts with Part A Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Design, and completes with Part C Geotechnical Design.

References
(A) Hydraulic Design:
Chadwick, A.J . and Morfett, J . (1993) "Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering London, 2nd
edition E & FN Spon, New York.
Engineers Australia, "Australian Rainfall and Runoff-A guide to flood estimation" (2 Vol.)
Ladson, A. R. (2008) Hydrology: An Australian Introduction, Oxford University Press.
NAASRA (1989), "Bridge Waterways, Hydrology and Design", Technical Report, Editor P. Charles.
NAASRA working group.
(B) Structural Design:
RMS (2012) Bridge Aesthetics Design Guidelines to Improve the Appearance of Bridges in NSW,
Roads and Maritime Services, New South Wales. (available free from
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/.../rms_bridge_aesthetics_guidelines_2012.pdf )
CalTrans (2010) Bridge Design Aids, California Department of Transportation, USA (available free
from http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/techpubs/manual/bridgemanuals/bridge-design-aids/bda.html)
(C) Geotechnical Design:
Bowles, J . E. (1996), Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Indraratna, B. and Chu, J . (2005) Ground Improvement Case Histories, Elsevier.
Hausmann, M.R. (1990) Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw-Hill.
Guo, W. D. (2012), Theory and Practice of Pile Foundations, Boca, Raton, London, and New York,
CRC press, http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9780415809337

These recommended readings are not intended as an exhaustive list and that students should use the Library
catalogue and databases to locate additional resources.

University and Faculty Policies
Students should make themselves aware of the University and/or Faculty Policies regarding plagiarism,
special consideration, supplementary examinations and other educational issues and student matters. Further
information can be found in the Faculty Policy document available online.



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ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

Due Date Assessment Task SPA Factor Applied? Weightings Learning Outcomes
12 Sep Team Report Part A Yes 25% i - v
17 Oct Team Report Part B Yes 25% i - v
7 Nov Student CPEng Report N/A 25% vi
14 Nov Team Report Part C Yes 25% i - v
TOTAL 100 % i - vi

Assessment will be based on the team reports for the design assignment, which will be submitted during
Parts A, B and C of the subject. Students will work in teams of 6, and will submit team reports (one for each
team), and individual Student Chartered Professional Engineer reports. There will be no final exam.

The team reports in Parts A, B and C constitute 75% of the total mark for the subject. In order to foster the
participation of all members, an online program (SPARK
PLUS
) will be used for self and peer assessment of
individual contributions to team activities. SPARK
PLUS
allows students to rate their own contribution to
team tasks and anonymously rate other team members. SPARK
PLUS
then produces two factors:

1. SAPA factor Gives feedback on how well the team thinks you are contributing compared to how well
you think you are contributing
SAPA factor >1: You rated your own performance higher than your teammates did (overrated).
SAPA factor <1: You rated your own performance lower than your teammates did (underrated).
2. SPA factor Your average contribution rating compared to the average of all team members
contribution ratings. The subject coordinator reserves the right to use the SPA factor to adjust individual
marks for team assignments in Parts A Detailed, B and C (ie. The SPA factor will be a multiplier above
or below 1).

Please note that both SAPA and SPA factors will be compulsorily used for feedback in Parts A Detailed, B
and C. The feedback for Part A Conceptual will provide some opportunity to resolve any team issues before
SPA factors are used to adjust individual marks in the remaining group reports.

Groups that do not submit a SPARK rating will incur a penalty of 5% against every member of the
groups. Please note that there is a time limit for submitting SPARK rating. You can only submit the
rating one week before the report due date, until one week after the due date. No exemption will be
given without a valid reason.

Instructions on how to use SPARK
PLUS
can be found in the Moodle site.


Supplementary Assessment
Students who receive a mark of 48% or 49% will be considered for supplementary assessment. The offer of
supplementary assessment is not automatic and will be considered on a case by case basis. The precise form
of supplementary assessment will be determined at the time the offer of supplementary assessment is made.
Students can log on to SOLS and click on the link titled Supplementary Assessment to view any
applicable offers. Students must make themselves available during the supplementary exam period to take
up any offer of supplementary assessment. The supplementary exam period for spring session 2014 is from
15 - 19 December. No consideration will be given to requests for re-scheduling supplementary exam times,
in particular, consideration will not be granted on grounds such as usual or routine work or family
commitments, or clashes with recreational activities or holiday arrangements.


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Details of referencing system to be used in written work
Please see http://www.library.uow.edu.au/resourcesbytopic/UOW026621.html

Use of internet resources and restrictions placed on use of internet resources
There are no restrictions on students accessing information from the internet, however, students must
acknowledge all sources and should not copy information verbatim as this has no academic merit (i.e. no
marks are awarded for this type of information) even when referenced correctly.

Plagiarism
Students are responsible for submitting original work for assessment, without plagiarising or cheating,
abiding by the University's policy on plagiarism as set out in the University Handbook under Universities
Policy Directory and in Faculty Handbooks and subject guides. Plagiarism has led to the expulsion from the
University. Further information on plagiarism and acknowledgement practice can be found in the Faculty
Policy document, with full details available online.

Submission of Assignments and Penalties for Late Work
All assignments should be submitted in hardcopy through the EIS Central. Late assignments will not be
accepted without supporting documentation. Late submission will result in a deduction of 10% of the
maximum mark per day.

To submit an assignment through the EIS Central, you will need to generate a cover sheet on the web and
attach this to your assignment. Hand in the assignment to EIS Central and the staff will barcode scan your
assignment cover sheet. You will then receive a receipt by email. When your assignment has been marked,
you will also be emailed that it is ready to be picked up from EIS Central. On collecting your assignment,
EIS Central will barcode scan your student ID card.

To generate the cover sheet, go to: http://130.130.8.11/fmi/iwp/res/iwp_auth.html

Login: student
Password: coverit

If you are required to work as a group and are to submit a group assignment or report, nominate a team
leader to take the responsibility of generating the cover sheet, handing in the assignment and collecting it
back from EIS Central. Only the team leader will be able to collect the assignment. The team leader should
select the <Group Cover>option and ensure that the other team members names are entered in the
appropriate field.

All group and individual reports MUST have the Turnitin report attached. Without it, your submission will
not be awarded marks.

www.turnitin.com

Class ID: 8249937
Password: CIVL444S214

Retention of Written Work
Written assessment work will be retained by the EIS Central for two weeks after marking.



Dr. Lip Teh
A/Prof. Shuqing Yang
Dr. Martin Liu
J uly 2014