VU22551
Produce an engineering design for a steel structure
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project including the analysis and design of simple steel structures from first principles using appropriate design aids.
The unit includes a ranges of relevant engineering calculations and design principles for a range of steel structure components
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency applies to a person working at paraprofessional level in a civil engineering environment where design of steel structures is undertaken.
ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. Elements describe actions or outcomes that are demonstrable and assessable. |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element – they identify the standard for the element. Where bold / italicized text is used, further information or explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Identify steel structure to be designed |
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2. Plan design approach |
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3. Complete the design |
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4. Compile, document and present results. |
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Required Skills:
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- consulting and communicate with others
- identifying and following relevant OHS/WHS procedures
- calculating:
- loads on beams and frames
- geometric properties of beam sections
- effective lengths of beams
- effective lengths of columns with and without lateral restraints
- stresses caused by biaxial bending in a beam
- effective lengths of members in pin-jointed frames
- designing:
- column for concentric load or eccentric load
- bolted, welded and flange plate connections
- base plate for a simple connection or for a moment connection
- structural members subjected to tensile forces
- members in pin jointed frames using safe load tables
- welded plate girder
- load bearing stiffeners
- structural member in combined tension and bending
- checking for local web crushing and buckling
Required knowledge:
- loads on structures:
- AS 1170 Part 1 to determine design dead and live loads
- loads on beams, where loads are transmitted through panel areas
- loads on frames where loads are transmitted through panel areas
- wind loads on buildings as per AS 1170 Part 2
- beams (plated):
- geometric properties of (plated) beam sections
- plated beam bending, shear and deflection
- column design:
- effective lengths of columns with and without lateral restraints
- concentric load
- eccentric load
- connections:
- bolted connection for concentric load
- welded connection for concentric and eccentric loads
- flange plate connections using continuous and intermittent welds
- column base plates:
- base plate for a simple connection
- base plate for a moment connection
- biaxial bending:
- stresses caused by biaxial bending in a beam
- tension members:
- structural members subjected to tensile forces
- pin Jointed frames:
- effective lengths of members in pin-jointed frames
- members in pin jointed frames using safe load tables
- welded plate girders:
- welded plate girder
- local web crushing and buckling
- load bearing stiffeners
- combined tension and bending:
- structural member in combined tension and bending
- purlins and girts:
- purlins and girts using cold-formed steel sections in:
- single span
- continuous span
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold / italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
OHS/WHS requirements may include but not limited to:
- legislation
- protective equipment
- material safety management systems
- hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
- local safe operation procedures
- awards provisions
Environmental requirements may include but not limited to:
- liquid waste
- solid waste
- gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions
- excessive energy and water use
- excessive noise
Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to:
- supervisor
- leading hand
- foreman
- manager
- site engineer
- trainer
- mentor
- teacher
- team member
Steel structure may include but not limited to:
- beams and columns
- base plates
- bolted, welded and flange plate connections
- welded plate girders
- stiffeners
- pin jointed frames
- purlins and girts
Resources may include but not limited to:
- specifications
- manuals
- standards
- catalogues
- stationary
- calculators
Enterprise procedures may include but not limited to:
- the use of tools and equipment
- instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
- reporting and communication
- manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures
EVIDENCE GUIDE The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission. |
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