RIICWD533E Assessment Manual

Assessment Manual
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil

concrete structures
Objective of assessments
We are committed to your learning by providing a training and assessment framework that ensures the
knowledge gained through training is translated into practice in your work in the workplace with consistent
and competent work performance. The purpose of the assessment process is to assess your ability:
 to apply skills and knowledge using written and demonstration activities that apply to tasks and
activities of a workplace.
 to translate your learning into your work performance in a workplace through demonstration.
 to apply skills and knowledge actively, correctly, and consistently for work in a workplace.
Assessment process
The assessment process is known as competency-based assessment. This means that evidence of your
current skills and knowledge will be measured against national standards, not against the learning you have
undertaken either recently or in the past. Some of the assessment will be concerned with how you apply
your skills and knowledge in a workplace, and some in the training room as required by each unit. The
assessment tasks have been designed to enable you to demonstrate skills and knowledge application and
produce the critical evidence to successfully demonstrate competency at the required standard.
Your assessor will ensure that you are ready for assessment and will explain the assessment process. Your
assessment tasks will outline the evidence to be collected and how it will be collected, for example, a
written activity, case study, or demonstration and observation. The assessor will also have determined if
you have any special needs to be considered during assessment. Changes can be made to the way
assessment is undertaken to account for special needs and this is called making Reasonable Adjustment
provided to you in the assessment guide separately.
Assessment Assessment Evidence Gathering Techniques Where? When?

Task Method (Document and observation used to assess you) (Assessment location) (Due date)
Assessment Written Task ● Written answers of consistent Training Room Refer to

Task 1 (Questioning) application of knowledge timetable
Assessment ● Written Solutions Training Room Refer to

Project ● Observation of your consistent
Task 2 (Simulated workplace timetable
application of skills and knowledge in environment)
performance and demonstration
Assessment ● Written Solutions Training Room Refer to
Project ● Observation of your consistent
Task 3 (Simulated workplace timetable
application of skills and knowledge in environment)
performance and demonstration
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
Assessment guide
Your assessment guide that is provided to you will explain the following. Please refer to assessment guide
for the following information before commencing your written work and demonstration:
1. Your responsibilities during the assessment.
2. Assessor responsibilities during the conduct of assessment.
3. Your rights to appeal if the assessment outcome appears as “Not Yet Competent” for one or more
assessment tasks.
4. The process to apply if you already possess the knowledge and skills to be able to demonstrate
competence in this unit.
5. The formats and structure of the written assessment work for submission.
6. The length, breath and the quantity of your written work, plagiarism, collusion, cheating and how
to use references for sources of information.
7. How to achieve a satisfactory outcome against the criteria for each type of assessment task.
8. Application of reasonable adjustments where necessary.
9. Requirements for demonstration, performance for practical assessment tasks and activities.
10. Your assessment performance with commitment, consistency, clarity, capacity, capability,
correctness, and completeness.
Instructions
1. Each assessment task provides you with assessment information that includes answers to what,
why, how, when, in what condition, what materials, resources and equipment to use and evidence
requirements.
2. Read the applicable information and if unsure seek clarification from your assessor.
3. Before and during assessment demonstration and interacting with others, ensure you follow
simulated workplace policies and procedures.
4. Ensure you follow hygiene procedures, social distancing rules and ethics before, during and after
assessment tasks and activities.
5. Undertake your preparation activities and demonstration activities as specified and directed by
your assessor.
6. In any situation during the assessment, if you find that you are unable to perform due to any
condition (health or safety), stop your work and inform the assessor of the condition.
7. Ensure you are obligated with your rights as a candidate and respects the rights of your assessor
during the assessment performance.
8. For interactive and role-play activities, organise role-play settings and individuals for role-play in
collaboration with assessor and training mates.
9. Submit your written work when it becomes due and avoid the requirements of extensions.
10. Use provided self-assessment checklists by checking as you progress in assessment to ensure you
do not miss anything that may lead to unsatisfactory outcomes.
Submission specifications
1. Fill your submission details in the front page and attach any additional documents and any other
evidence as specified and required by your assessor.
2. Follow the institution submission requirements of assessment. I.e., electronic submission (LMS) or
hard copy submission or as specified by your assessor for differing assessment situations.
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ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN TASK
QUESTION TYPE HOW LONG YOUR ANSWER MUST BE (LENGTH OF ANSWER)

Define Length approximately 4 typed lines = 50 words, or 5 lines of handwritten text for
each question.
Identify Write dot points of the number of items to identify according to the question.
Outline Summarise in a line or set of lines the required number of items or develop
appropriate meaningful answers according to the question but not in detail.
Identify and briefly Identify in dot points and provide a description of each with a minimum of 4
describe typed lines = 50 words, or 5 lines of handwritten text for each question.
Describe Provide a description with minimum 8 typed lines = 100 – 150 words, or 10 – 15
lines of handwritten text or appropriately described to provide a meaningful
answer with consistent knowledge application in length according to the
question.
Explain Explain the procedure with minimum 8 typed lines = 100 – 150 words, or 10 – 15
lines of handwritten text or appropriately explain to provide a meaningful answer
with consistent knowledge application in length according to the question.
Distinguish / Distinguish means recognise or treat (someone or something) as different.
differentiate To differentiate is to show or find the difference between things which are
compared. It simply means that they are not the same but does not qualify them
as being unique and possibly not related.
Length approximately 4 – 8 typed lines = 50 – 100 words, or 5 - 10 lines of
handwritten text for each question.
What? This is to assess your knowledge of something related to the subject area asking
you to specify one or more things related to what is being asked in the question.
This is generally asking for a short answer for which you need to provide a short
description answering the question where the reader understands the answer to
the question.
How? This method of question is to assess your ability to explain or describe the ways,
methods, manner, procedure, or process of something related to the question
being asked. You need to provide sufficient description of how (ways, methods,
manner, procedure, or process) it can be performed for the reader to understand
the ways or procedure.
Why? This question is to assess your knowledge of something and the purpose of it.
You need to provide sufficient description of why (the purpose/objective or aims)
it is used for the reader to understand why.
ASSESSMENT TASK 1
Written Questioning
You are required to read the following assessment information, requirements, and instructions
before commencing. This task is about written questioning for you to provide written answers as
evidence of your knowledge application. Ensure you follow the terms and conditions applied in
undertaking written task during the assessment as specified and facilitated by your assessor.
Assessment Information Description
1 Assessment method Written questioning
2 Assessment type Summative
3 Assessment This assessment task is a written task for which you are required to provide
description written answer solutions to the questions demonstrating your knowledge
required to prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in civil
(What?) construction, including evaluating design options, preparing and finalising
designs and advising on design implementation.
Read the following information related to your assessment to prepare and
perform to provide evidence of your knowledge.
4 Purpose (objective) To gather evidence of your ability to apply knowledge consistently to

of the assessment prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in civil construction,
including evaluating design options, preparing and finalising designs and
(Why?) advising on design implementation.
1. Read the theoretical component of the learner workbook.
5 Assessment
2. Conduct research and review literature relevant to the unit.
Instructions 3. Provide answer solutions to each question using your own words.
(How?) Note: do not just copy past the answers from other materials.
4. You may refer to learning materials and other sources of information
as agreed by your assessor.
5. You may word-process your answers using MS Word /Mac document.
6. The assessment is due for completion on the date/s and time/s.
specified by your assessor.
7. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by
your assessor.
8. Submit your work with any required evidence attached.
9. See the specifications below for details of submission requirements.
10. Read the following requirements for this assessment completion:
6 Assessment date/s This assessment will be conducted according to the training

and timing/s delivery session plan. Assessor will specify the timings of
assessment and submission of evidence. Time allowed for the
(When?)
assessment is 3 hours within 20 hours of training delivery of
week 2.
7 Specifications 1. Use the assessment submission template provided to you to undertake

this task.
(What structure,
format, and 2. Write answer solutions to all the questions using word-processed
demonstration) documents.
3. Provide specified length and numbers mentioned in each question.
4. Submit the answers with a cover page that includes your name,
student ID, unit name/code, date of submission and assessor name.
5. If a separate word-process document is used for your responses,
include header (unit name/code) and footer (page no. student name
and ID).
8 Assessment context Assessment is conducted in the training room and safe environment where
you are required to provide answer solutions to the questions in a word-
(Where and in what processed document with evidence that demonstrates consistent
condition) knowledge application.
9 Required resources 1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information

2. Learner workbook and other training handouts if or as allowed by your
(What resources, assessor.
equipment, tools, 3. Computer with Internet access.
and materials) 4. Word-process software (MS Word/Mac).
5. Workspace, table, chair, and stationery.
10 Evidence To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must prove
requirements/ application of knowledge consistently relevant to vocational contexts and:
(What assessor is  Provide answers to all the questions

looking for)  Answers must be with appropriate and sufficient length by
following assessment guidelines for written tasks above.
 Answers must be relevant to the question and its sub parts.
 Your assessor may verbally assess to confirm your knowledge
application in case your answer is not correct or not clear to one or
more questions.
Your Task – Write answers (Knowledge Application)

The following is a set of knowledge-based questions. Read the text in the learner workbook, refer to
training undertaken and provide your answer solutions to the following questions using your own words to
demonstrate your consistent knowledge application.
Questions
Note: Ensure you answer all the following questions using the length guidelines above and quantity
requirements applicable for the following relevant questions.
1. Following a well-prepared agenda contributes to the smooth execution of a design review. The agenda
should identify who is responsible and the allocated time for each agenda item with most of the time spent
on a detailed discussion (i.e., not presentation) of the product.
Provide an overview of topics that could be included in an agenda. It is important that only those topics
pertinent to the product and timing of the design review be included.
2. When designing noise barriers, what vertical and horizontal alignment considerations should be
incorporated in the design?
3. What normally occurs during pre-design phases of a civil construction project?
Answer = There are some phases that usually occurs in civil construction projects
1) project conception Like with all things , the first step to the construction life cycle is merely to
begin ….
2) Project planning and definition
3) Project location and sites
4) Project Management , execution and launch
5) Project performance
6) Project close
3. Outline three sets of data or information you would require designing a bridge.
Answer = There are data we need before designing a bridge like alignment , width of the bridge ,
width of lanes , soil conditions for foundation, results of boring report on the mechanics data .
4. In undertaking civil concrete structure design, what documents you would access prior to
undertaking the design? List 6.
Answers = Once you are going to develop any design you need the council approval before that or once
you get approval than u need some important documents like agreements letter from contractor , license ,
cost estimate , structural drawings , schedule , work order, insurance certificate , Daily reports etc .
5. What is a conceptual design?
Answer = conceptual design is the first phase of early design process in which we explore ideas for the
project using different tools including drawing , physical models etc .
6. Using the correct terminology, label the bridge diagram shown below:
7. What is an abutment and what is its purpose?

Answer = The structural support that support the ends of the bridge and transfer the loads from the
superstructure into the ground called abutment . They also support the back walls and they always
constructed of concrete .
9. What is being shown in the following image? Label and outline the purpose of the structure.
11. What is a design estimate?

Answer = The estimates those prepared during the pre design or when begin for construction using the
order of magnitude estimate ( width , length , height ) .
11. What element is being shown below and what is its function?
12. Using the following cost estimate1, identify:

(a) What structure is being built?
Answer = A bridge
(b) What is the total cost estimate of the project?
Answer = $ 293 , 242
(c) What units of measure are used for the concrete?
Answer = M3
(d) How much variation is allowed for in the estimate?
Answers = Almost $5000
1
Source: Walking Federation of South Australia, as at
https://www.walkingsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pedestrian-bridge-budget-estimate_CH.pdf, as on 3 rd
March, 2021.
13. What is the purpose of a design review?

14. Why is it important to have a good mix of skills in a design review panel?
15. What does the schematic design stage entail, including management roles and deliverables?
16. Why are designer listening skills a critical skill in receiving stakeholder feedback?
17. What is a document management system?
18. What does design verification refer to?
19. List three verification methods.
20. What does design validation entail?
21. List four forces applied to bridges.
22. (a) Show your work as you use the following load combinations to solve the problem:
Load Combinations
1. Ultimate load = dead load + live load + snow load
2. Ultimate load = dead load + live load + wind load (or earthquake load)
3. Ultimate load = dead load + live load + wind load + (snow load ÷ 2)
4. Ultimate load = dead load + live load + snow load + (wind load ÷ 2)
5. Ultimate load = dead load + live load + snow load + earthquake load
Calculate the five ultimate loads resulting from each combination for the following loads:
Dead load = 45359.237 kg
Live load = 13834.56729 kg
Wind load = 2277.0337 kg
Snow load = 181.437 kg
Earthquake load = 2267.962 kg
(b) Using the highest load calculated from question 22, calculate the required area of the circular shape
made of concrete if it is a pier or a column with a compression force acting on it. What is the radius of this
circle? The maximum compressive strength of this concrete is 34473786 pascals.
Use the following equations to complete the problem. Show all work and calculations.
Highest ultimate load = (max. compressive strength) x (cross-sectional area)
Cross-sectional area of circle =  x (radius)2  = 3.14
Highest ultimate load = (max. compressive strength) x (cross-sectional area)
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Assessment Task 2 – Project

(Includes role-plays)
Detailed Design – Concrete Bridge

You are required to read the following assessment information, requirements, and instructions before
commencing. This task has simulated workplace reference. Ensure you access the simulated workplace
resources (planning documents, policies, and procedures etc.), equipment, applicable legislation,
regulation, standards, and code of conduct during the assessment as specified and facilitated by your
assessor.
1 Assessment Method Case study (simulated workplace)
2 Assessment Type Summative

This assessment task is a case study for you to consult with stakeholders to
3 Assessment
manage resources according to prepare detailed design of civil concrete
Description structures in civil construction, including evaluating design options,
(What?) preparing and finalising designs and advising on design implementation.
You are required to analyse the case scenario and provide written
solutions to task activities by demonstrating applicable foundation skills
and knowledge. You must also provide performance solutions to specific
role-play activities relevant to case study in role-plays as agreed by your
assessor. You must read the following information related to your
assessment to prepare and perform in order to provide evidence of your
skills and knowledge related to the unit of competency.
To gather evidence of your ability to apply skills and knowledge
4 Purpose (objective)
consistently to manage resources according to prepare detailed design of
of the Assessment civil concrete structures in civil construction, including evaluating design
(Why?) options, preparing and finalising designs and advising on design
implementation.
1. Review the skills application section/s of the learner workbook.
5 Assessment
2. Read the task performance requirements and foundation skills
Instructions application for each task activity.
(How?) 3. Conduct research and review literature relevant to the unit.
4. Provide solutions to each written and performance activity using skills
and knowledge and demonstrating your foundation skills.
Note: Use word-process document for written activities to provide
written evidence as specified in the task. you may use MS Word /Mac
documents for your written evidence.
5. This task requires you to play roles. As specified and agreed by your
assessor, role-play the relevant activities demonstrating relevant skills.
6. The assessment is due on the date specified by your assessor.
your assessor.
10. Continue to read the following assessment requirements:
1. This assessment will be conducted according to the training delivery
6 Assessment Date/s
session plan.
and Timing/s 2. Assessor will specify the timings for assessment and evidence
(When?) submission date/s and timing/s.

3. Time allowed for the assessment completion is 4 hours within 20 hours
of training delivery of the week 4.
7 Specifications 1. Use the assessment submission template provided to you to undertake
this task.
(What structure, 2. Provide written solutions to all the case study activities and questions
format, and using word-processed documents. You may use this MS Word /Mac
demonstration) document for your answering. Provide specified length and numbers
mentioned in each written activity.
3. For role-play activities, play the role as specified by your assessor
demonstrating foundation skills and knowledge application while being
observed by your assessor.
4. Submit the written activities with a cover page that includes your
name, student ID, unit name unit code, date of submission and
assessor name. Include header (unit name/code) and footer (page
number, student name and student ID number)
Assessment is conducted in the training room simulated and safe
8 Assessment Context
environment where you must perform consistently applying skills and
(Where and in what knowledge.
condition) You must also provide written solutions to the activities in a word-
processed document with evidence that demonstrates consistent skills and
knowledge application in various conditions specified in the assessment
task.
Assessed in a simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the real
workplace.
1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information
9 Required Resources
2. Learner workbook and other training handouts.
(What resources, 3. Access to simulated workplace business equipment and resources.
equipment, tools, 4. Access to simulated workplace policies and procedures.
and materials) 5. an induction procedure and requirement
6. realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task
requirements
7. relevant specifications and work instructions
8. tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
9. support materials appropriate to activity
10. workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing
hazards and emergencies
11. material safety data sheets
12. research resources, including industry related systems information.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must
10 Evidence
demonstrate consistent performance and provide evidence of your ability
Requirements to provide leadership for a program of work.
(What assessor is
looking for) In the course of above, you must:
 Provide written solutions to all the case study activities reflecting
vocational application,
 Demonstrate performance and role-play activities consistently
applying foundation skills and,
 Demonstrate consultation and communication effectively with
relevant stakeholders (assessor and fellow trainees in role-plays).
Project (Skills and Knowledge Application)
Your Task
Your Role
You work in management or technical specialist roles at Australian Construction (Simulated workplace). You
apply a broad range technical and managerial skills and are responsible for the delivery of outputs that
meet site requirements. In this task, you undertake to prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in
civil construction, including evaluating design options, preparing, and finalising designs and advising on
design implementation.
Your team
You report to your supervisor – Mr. Tom and work with your three co-workers namely Dan, Lin and Kate.
Situation
In this task, you are required to design a simply supported reinforced concrete beam, which will be used as
internal flexural member in a commercial building. So, your design should include both the flexural and
shear designs using the relevant Australian Standard and the below information. As well, you need to make
sure that your design satisfies all other requirements.
Design information:
 The span length of beam is 7.5m.
 The beam carries its own self weight plus uniform live load of 25kN/m and superimposed dead load
of 23kN/m.
 The concrete compressive strength f’c = 40MPa.
 The modulus of elasticity of concrete E c = 30,100MPa.
 Concrete density = 25kN/m3.
 Steel yield strength fsy = 500MPa.
 The modulus of elasticity of steel Es = 200,000MPa.
 The concrete clear cover = 40mm, based on the exposure condition as the beam is an external
beam.
 For cost estimation, consider the below estimations:
1. Unreinforced concrete cost is $250/m 3
2. Framework and labour costs are $400/m3.
3. Steel cost is 1200/ton.
4. Labour cost of steel is 1000/ton.
1. Flexural design:
Using the given information above, design the required steel reinforcement for flexural, showing the below
design requirements.
1.1. Identify and interpret design requirements and given information.
1.2. Calculate:
a. The dimensions of the beam’s section (D and b).
b. Required loads (total dead deal loads, total live load and the total design factored load).
c. Stresses
d. Bending moment.
e. Required longitudinal steel reinforcement.
f. Appropriate reinforcement selection.
g. Carry out risk assessment for above design using risk assessment strategies (Risk matrix that
includes likelihood and impact).
Arrangement of steel reinforcement (both the flexural and shear reinforcements) with Step 3 of 10
Calculate the self-weight of the beam SW using the relation:
Here, b is width of beam and d is depth of beam.

Substitute 0.6096m. for b, 0.3048 m. for d, and 25kn/m for unit weight of concrete.
Sw = (o.6096x0.3048)x25
4.6 kn/m
Calculate the total dead weight of the beam:
Here, DL is dead weight applied on the beam and SW is self weight of the beam.
Substitute 23 kn/m for SW and4.6kn/m for DL.
Wdl = 23 +4.6
27.645
Calculate the factored load using the relation.
Here, DL is dead load and LL is live load.
Substitute for 27 kn/m and for 29.6kn/m .

Wu = 73 kn/m
Step 4 of 10
Calculate the factored moment using the relation.
Here, l is the span of beam.
Substitute 73.1 for and 7.5m for l.

Mu = 73.1 (7.5)2/8
513 kn/m
Calculate the tension steel area using the relation.
Here, N is number of bars.

Consider that the bar used for reinforcement is No.8. From U.S. rebar size chart, and the nominal area of
No.8 bar is 0.0005.
Substitute 3 for N and 0.0005 for area of one bar.
As = 0.002m2
Step 5 of 10
Calculate the depth of equivalent rectangular stress block (a) using the relation.
Here, is specified compressive strength of the concrete and b is width of compression zone of the
beam.
Substitute 0.002m2 for , 60 mpa for , 40mpa for , and 0.3. for b.

A = 0.002x60/0.85x40x0.6096
0.0057m
Step 6 of 10
Consider for specified compressive strength , up to 4,000 psi, the value is 0.85 (Whitney Stress
Block).
Calculate the ratio of depth of rectangular stress block to depth to neutral axis using the relation.
Substitute 4,500 psi for .

Bs = 0.85 – 0.05 x (40 – 4)/1000
Bs = 0.8482m
Compute the distance from extreme compression fiber to neutral axis from the following relation.
Here, is the ratio of depth of rectangular stress block to depth to neutral axis.
Substitute 0.8482. for a and 0.825 for .

C= 0.8482/0.825
C = 1.12
Step 7 of 10
Calculate the yield strain of the tension reinforcement using the relation.
Here, is specified yield strength of the reinforcement and is elastic modulus of steel.
Assume the value of elastic modulus of steel as 29,000 ksi.
Substitute 60 Mpa for and 200000 mpa for .

Ey 0.003
Check for yielding of tension reinforcement from the following relation.
Here, is strain in steel, d is effective depth of the beam, and is assumed maximum useable
compressive strain in the concrete.
Consider that the maximum useable strain value of concrete is 0.003 as per ACI code Section 10.2.3.
Substitute 21.5 in. for d, 3.76 in. for c, and 0.003 for .
Es = 0.3048 – 1.12/1.12 ) x 0.003
Es = 0.0021
Hence, the tension reinforcement is yielding.
Step 8 of 10
Calculate the nominal moment strength using the formula.
Substitute 0.002 for , 60 mpa for , 0.213. for d, and 0.0052. for a.

Mn = 0.002x60 (0.213 – 0.0057/2)
Mn = 0.025218
Step 9 of 10
Consider, es >ey.
Hence, the section is tension-controlled.
As per ACI code section 9.3.2.1, for tension-controlled section, the value of strength reduction factor is
0.90.
Calculate the reduced nominal moment strength for the mid span section.
Substitute 0.9 for and 0.025218for .

Mn = 0.90x 0.025
0.02269
Step 10 of 10
Thus, the reduced nominal moment strength for the mid span section is 0.02269.
Compare the reduced nominal moment strength with factored moment .

Consider, reduced nominal moment strength is greater than factored moment, that is, .
Hence, the reduced nominal moment strength is greater than the factored moment, that is, .
2. Shear design:
Use the same beam that you have designed above in 1. (Flexural design) and design the shear
reinforcement for this beam, showing the below design requirements.
Shear force diagram.
Bending moment diagram.
Appropriate reinforcement selection.

We have use the no 8 bar steel
Spacing of stirrups according to standards
The spacing between the striups is 0.04m
Other requirements of task

3 Describe relevant legislations and standards you need to apply for developing above design.
4 Role-play activity. Meet with your supervisor and discuss the design including design requirements,
best possible option within criteria and finalise the design.
5 Role-play activity. Meet with your co-worker (assessor) and review above design with co-workers
(assessor) to ensure your design is correct and meets the requirements.
6 Prepare cost estimate for the above design
7 Develop a process to maintain the design and cost record.
8 Develop criteria to validate above design and validate using the design criteria. The criteria include:
a. Compliance with Australian relevant standard.
b. Risk assessment of
i. The existing conditions.
ii. The application of the design.
c. Health, safety and environmental requirements.
---End of Project Work---
Self-Assessment Checklist
Note: The following checklist is for you to confirm your work completion as well as performance
and demonstration of skills. Ensure you carefully check, and tick as completed and performed
before submitting written evidence and while demonstrating skills during performing the task.
Completed as
Assessment Task Activity
required
Project Yes No
1 Obtained, interpreted, clarified, and confirmed work requirements ☐ ☐
2 Accessed, interpreted, and applied documentation required for detailed civil
☐ ☐
concrete structures design and confirm work activity is compliant
3 Prepared design plan according to resourcing and design requirements
☐ ☐
4 Obtained, interpreted, and analysed required data and identify design options for
☐ ☐
civil concrete structures according to job requirements
5 Interpreted and analysed design options for civil concrete structures and
☐ ☐
recommend design option according to job requirements
6 Developed and completed detailed design of civil concrete structures according to
☐ ☐
job requirements
7 Prepared cost estimate for implementing design of civil concrete structures
☐ ☐
8 Participated in review of design of civil concrete structures with required
☐ ☐
stakeholders
9 Completed required documentation for design of civil concrete structures
☐ ☐
according to workplace requirements
10 Communicated and coordinated with personnel involved in design process ☐ ☐
according to workplace requirements and within scope of own role
11 Gained design approval from required authorities ☐ ☐
12 Confirmed design records are filed according to workplace requirements ☐ ☐
13 Completed design cost and reporting requirements and delivered to required ☐ ☐
stakeholders
14 Participated in performance review of design process according to workplace ☐ ☐
requirements
15 Reviewed client feedback and contribute to design verification according to ☐ ☐
workplace requirements
16 Closed out systems according to workplace requirements ☐ ☐
17 Provided clarification and advice to personnel implementing design as required to ☐ ☐
meet job requirements
18 Contributed to design validation process as required to meet job requirements ☐ ☐
Assessment Task 3 – Project

(Includes role-plays)
Detailed Design – Major Road Noise Barrier (Concrete)

You are required to read the following assessment information, requirements, and instructions before
commencing. This task has simulated workplace reference. Ensure you access the simulated workplace
resources (planning documents, policies, and procedures etc.), equipment, applicable legislation,
regulation, standards, and code of conduct during the assessment as specified and facilitated by your
assessor.
1 Assessment Method Project work
2 Assessment Type Summative
3 Assessment This assessment task is a project to prepare detailed design of civil

Description concrete structures in civil construction, including evaluating design
options, preparing, and finalising designs and advising on design
(What?) implementation.
You are required to undertake the project by applying foundation skills and
providing solutions to task activities demonstrating the application of skills
and knowledge. You must also provide written solutions to task activities.
You must read the following information related to your assessment to
prepare and perform to provide evidence of your skills and knowledge
related to the unit of competency.
4 Purpose (objective) To gather evidence of your ability to apply skills and knowledge
of the Assessment consistently to prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in civil
construction, including evaluating design options, preparing, and finalising
(Why?) designs and advising on design implementation.
1. Review the skills application section/s of the learner workbook.
5 Assessment
2. Read the task performance requirements and foundation skills
Instructions application for each task activity.
(How?) 3. Conduct research and review literature relevant to the unit
4. Provide solutions to each written and performance activity using skills
and knowledge and demonstrating your foundation skills.
Note: Use word-process document for written activities to provide
written evidence as specified in the task. you may use MS Word /Mac
document for your written evidence.
5. This task requires you to play roles. As specified and agreed by your
assessor, role-play the relevant activities demonstrating relevant skills.
6. The assessment is due on the date specified by your assessor.
your assessor.
10. Continue to read the following assessment requirements:
6 Assessment Date/s 1. This assessment will be conducted according to training delivery
and Timing/s session plan.
(When?) 2. Assessor will specify the timings for assessment and evidence
submission date/s and timing/s.
3. Time allowed for the assessment completion is 4 hours within 20 hours
of training delivery of the week 4.
1. Use the assessment submission template provided to you to undertake
7 Specifications
this task.
(What structure, 2. Provide written solutions to all the project activities using word-
format, and processed documents. You may use this MS Word /Mac document for
demonstration) your answering. Provide specified length and numbers mentioned in
each written activity.
3. For role-play activities, play the role as specified by your assessor
demonstrating foundation skills and knowledge application while being
observed by your assessor.
4. Submit the written activities with a cover page that includes your
name, student ID, unit name, unit code, date of submission and
assessor name. Include header (unit name/code) and footer (page
number, student name and student ID number).
8 Assessment Context Assessment is conducted in the training room and safe environment where
you must perform applying skills and knowledge. You must also provide
(Where and in what written solutions to the activities in a word-processed document with
condition) evidence that demonstrates consistent skills and knowledge application in
various conditions specified in the assessment task. (Assessed in a
simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the real workplace).
1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information
9 Required Resources
2. Learner workbook and other training handouts.
(What resources, 3. Access to simulated workplace business equipment and resources.
equipment, tools, 4. Access to simulated workplace policies and procedures.
and materials) 5. an induction procedure and requirement
6. realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task
requirements
7. relevant specifications and work instructions
8. tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
9. support materials appropriate to activity
10. workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing
hazards and emergencies
11. material safety data sheets
12. research resources, including industry related systems information.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must
10 Evidence
demonstrate consistence performance and provide evidence of your ability
Requirements to provide leadership for a program of work.
(What assessor is In the course of above, you must:
looking for)  Provide written solutions to all the case study activities reflecting
vocational application,
 Demonstrate performance and role-play activities consistently
applying foundation skills and,
 Demonstrate consultation and communication effectively with
relevant stakeholders (assessor and fellow trainees in role-plays).
Project (Skills and Knowledge Application)

Your Role
You work in management or technical specialist roles at Australian Construction (Simulated workplace). You
apply a broad range technical and managerial skills and are responsible for the delivery of outputs that
meet site requirements. In this task, you undertake to prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in
civil construction, including evaluating design options, preparing, and finalising designs and advising on
design implementation.
Your team
You report to your supervisor – Mr. Tom and work with your three co-workers namely Dan, Lin and Kate.
Situation
In this task, a simply supported reinforced concrete beam is reinforced with 4N24 (N class reinforcement)
as shown in the section below. This beam is a part of building that designed to be used as warehouse. The
beam carries a slab of 4m width. Ignore the stiffness contribution from slab and use the below design
information to:
1. Calculate the mid-span deflections (short term and long-term deflections).
a. Calculate the self-weight, the total dead load, the total live load and then the total factored
load.
b. Calculate the modular ratio and the ratios of steel reinforcement.
c. Calculate the Bending moment.
d. Calculate the second moment of area for uncracked section I g and for cracked section Icr and the
effective second moment of area Ief and maximum effective second moment of area I ef,max.
e. Calculate the cracking moment of concrete.
f. Calculate the maximum shrinkage tensile stress.
2. Check whether span-to-depth ratio of the above beam would satisfy the deemed to comply
requirement.
Design information:
 The span length of beam is 6m.
 The beam carries a slab-4m width and 100mm thickness. The unfactored loads on slab are 5kN/m 2-
dead load and 3kN/m2-live load.
 The concrete compressive strength f’c = 35MPa.
 The modulus of elasticity of concrete E c = 32,800MPa. 4000mm
 Concrete density is 25kN/m3. 100mm
 Steel yield strength fsy = 500Mpa.
 The modulus of elasticity of steel Es = is 200,000Mpa.
 The concrete clear cover = 40mm.
500mm
 The final design shrinkage strain ϵ*cs = 510*10-6
4N24
Solution
300mm
Step 3 of 10
Note: the drawing is not to scale.
Calculate the self-weight of the beam SW using the relation:
Here, b is width of beam and d is depth of beam.
Substitute 0.5m. for b, 0.3 m. for d, and 25kn/m for unit weight of concrete.
Sw = (o.5x0.3)x25
3.75kn/m
Calculate the total dead weight of the beam:
Here, DL is dead weight applied on the beam and SW is self weight of the beam.
Substitute 5 kn/m for SW and 3.75kn/m for DL.
Wdl = 5 + 3.75
8.75kn/m
Calculate the factored load using the relation.
Here, DL is dead load and LL is live load.
Substitute for 8.75kn/m and for 6.75kn/m .

Wu = 21.3 kn/m
Step 4 of 10
Calculate the factored moment using the relation.
Here, l is the span of beam.
Substitute 73.1 for and 7.5m for l.

Mu = 23(6)2/8
95.8 kn/m
Calculate the tension steel area using the relation.
Here, N is number of bars.

Consider that the bar used for reinforcement is No.8. From U.S. rebar size chart, and the nominal area of
No.8 bar is 0.0005.
Substitute 4 for N and 0.0024for area of one bar.
As = 0.0048m2
Step 5 of 10
Calculate the depth of equivalent rectangular stress block (a) using the relation.
Here, is specified compressive strength of the concrete and b is width of compression zone of the
beam.
Substitute 0.0048m2 for , 500mpa for , 35mpa for , and 0.5 for b.

A = 0.0048x500/0.85x35x0.5
0.49 m
Step 6 of 10
Consider for specified compressive strength , up to 4,000 psi, the value is 0.85 (Whitney Stress
Block).
Calculate the ratio of depth of rectangular stress block to depth to neutral axis using the relation.
Substitute 4,500 psi for .

Bs = 0.85 – 0.05 x (35 – 4)/1000
Bs = 0.7854m
Compute the distance from extreme compression fiber to neutral axis from the following relation.
Here, is the ratio of depth of rectangular stress block to depth to neutral axis.
Substitute 0.8482. for a and 0.825 for .

C= 0.7854/0.825
C =0.952
Step 7 of 10
Calculate the yield strain of the tension reinforcement using the relation.
Here, is specified yield strength of the reinforcement and is elastic modulus of steel.
Assume the value of elastic modulus of steel as 29,000 ksi.
Substitute 500 Mpa for and 200000 mpa for .

Ey 0.0025
Check for yielding of tension reinforcement from the following relation.
Here, is strain in steel, d is effective depth of the beam, and is assumed maximum useable
compressive strain in the concrete.
Step 8 of 10
Calculate the nominal moment strength using the formula.
Substitute 0.048 for , 500 mpa for , 0.3 for d, and 0.49. for a.

Mn = 0.048x500 (0.3 – 0.49/2)
Mn = 1.32
Step 9 of 10
Consider, es >ey.
Hence, the section is tension-controlled.
As per ACI code section 9.3.2.1, for tension-controlled section, the value of strength reduction factor is
0.90.
Calculate the reduced nominal moment strength for the mid span section.
Substitute 0.9 for and 1.32for .

Mn = 0.90x 1.32
OMn = 1.18
Step 10 of 10
Compare the reduced nominal moment strength with factored moment .

Consider, reduced nominal moment strength is greater than factored moment, that is, .
Hence, the reduced nominal moment strength is greater than the factored moment, that is, .
---End of Project Work---
Self-Assessment Checklist
Note: The following checklist is for you to confirm your work completion as well as performance
and demonstration of skills. Ensure you carefully check, and tick as completed and performed
before submitting written evidence and while demonstrating skills during performing the task.
Completed as
Assessment Task Activity
required
Role-play - Preparation written work Yes No
1 Obtained, interpreted, clarified and confirmed work requirements ☐ ☐
2 Accessed, interpreted and applied documentation required for detailed civil ☐ ☐

concrete structures design and confirm work activity is compliant
3 Prepared design plan according to resourcing and design requirements ☐ ☐
4 Obtained, interpreted and analysed required data and identify design options for ☐ ☐
civil concrete structures according to job requirements
5 Interpreted and analysed design options for civil concrete structures and ☐ ☐
recommend design option according to job requirements
6 Developed and completed detailed design of civil concrete structures according to ☐ ☐
job requirements
7 Prepared cost estimate for implementing design of civil concrete structures ☐ ☐
8 Participated in review of design of civil concrete structures with required ☐ ☐

stakeholders
9 Completed required documentation for design of civil concrete structures ☐ ☐
according to workplace requirements
10 Communicated and coordinated with personnel involved in design process ☐ ☐
according to workplace requirements and within scope of own role
11 Gained design approval from required authorities ☐ ☐
12 Confirmed design records are filed according to workplace requirements ☐ ☐
13 Completed design cost and reporting requirements and delivered to required ☐ ☐

stakeholders
14 Participated in performance review of design process according to workplace ☐ ☐
requirements
15 Reviewed client feedback and contribute to design verification according to ☐ ☐
workplace requirements
16 Closed out systems according to workplace requirements ☐ ☐
17 Provided clarification and advice to personnel implementing design as required to ☐ ☐

meet job requirements
18 Contributed to design validation process as required to meet job requirements ☐ ☐
Appendix 1
Case Study (Simulated Workplace)
Australian Construction
Australian Construction is a construction company formed and has successfully operated in the Melbourne
area for the past ten years working on both small- and large-scale construction, repair, and alteration
projects focusing on residential contracting. With the business boom that is occurring in our local area and
the desire to improve overall profit margins, the company is planning to shift its target market from
residential clients to the larger commercial customers. This business plan will lay out our goals and tasks to
make this transition successful and create enough market share to succeed in this highly competitive
market.
Services
Australian Construction offers comprehensive services designed allow the company to do whatever it takes
to finish construction programs and projects. Some of these services include design work, building and
construction of commercial buildings, remodelling, and alterations, permitting, site preparation, carpentry,
cement foundations, painting, and plumbing and utilities installation. Australian Construction offer the
finest quality design, site preparation, cost estimates, construction, repair, and alteration to clients needing
large scale construction services, whether it be office buildings, warehouses, large apartment complexes,
public works, etc. In addition, skills Australian Construction lacks are subcontracted.
Australian Construction’s Construction project portfolio management
Construction portfolio management is a strategic approach and centralised management of one or more
portfolios of projects that enables Australian Construction to maximise the performance and return on
investment on their projects by approaching them holistically. Rather than viewing each project in isolation,
project portfolio management (PPM) enables leadership to see the big picture and make informed
decisions. Unlike projects or programs, a portfolio does not have a finite life, instead it is a continuous
process and requires regular tending to ensure the portfolio remains in balance and is consistent with the
strategic objectives of the organisation.
The goal of project portfolio management is to identify problems early and correct them before they have a
negative impact. Processes and tools for construction project portfolio management place critical data in
front of decision makers. As a result, you obtain a comprehensive view of multiple projects.
Budget allocations and cost calculations, for example, benefit from a portfolio perspective. While cost
overruns on a single project may appear to be insignificant, cost overruns on multiple projects may be a red
flag requiring immediate attention. On the other hand, a project that stays within budget can be a lifesaver,
absorbing the cost of another project's overruns.
Australian Construction building and construction portfolios
Australian Construction undertakes large projects from governments and private establishments to build
commercial buildings. Construction management programs help Australian Constructions, contractors,
architects, and home builders manage ongoing construction projects. Australian Construction manage the
program with employees and subcontractors, roofers, general contractors, remodelers, heating
professionals, and others because it can prevent overruns and help increase profits. Many construction
projects under the construction program, regardless of size, achieve overall successful execution. Although
the issues are numerous and vary, often the common contributing factor is the overall construction
program management. Australian Construction program management is the management of a group of
related projects in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.
Construction management is a specialized project management technique to oversee the construction of
projects.
Portfolio management can make a significant difference. By looking ahead and implementing rigors PPM
processes, organisations can cut through the convoluted web of interactions between industry players and
projects and make sense of what is happening behind the scenes. Among the portfolio management
functions are the following:
 Management of resources, risks, and changes across the organisation
 Minimizing cost and schedule overruns
 Facilitating collaborative communication
 Analysis of data points available from many projects
Current construction program of Australian Construction
Recently Australian Construction has won a tender to develop a business park in Chadstone City close to
Chadstone shopping complex. It is a government initiative to provide businesses an opportunity to have
their businesses in the vicinity of shopping complex. The value of the program is $370 million and the
timelines for the program to be completed is one and half years from January 2022. The program name is
Chadstone Business Park. This construction program is to build five three story buildings with 30 business
offices per building and one main building with 5 story and 50 business offices. Altogether target is to have
200 businesses in the building complex. This program consists of 6 projects. The Chadstone Business Park
program is headed by Program Manager assisted by Chief Engineer and HR Manager under the leadership
of CEO.
Projects
The number of projects under this program are headed by Project Managers. Civil Engineers, Foremen,
Supervisors, Site Inspectors and Other employees such as Brick layers, Masons, Plumbers, Scaffolders,
Electricians, and Carpenters are managed by project managers.
Organisational structure
Portfolio resources Person/s

CEO James William
General Manager John Burt
CFO/Accountant Tony Grant
HR Manager Anderson
Operations Manager Sam Hunter
Marketing Manager Alexis Bowen
HR Manager Harry Chris
Program Manager David Moss
Project Manager/s George Brown, Steve Aby, Naval Rauf
Chief Engineer Max Wright
Civil Engineers Dorran, Michelle, Harvey, Ricky, Burke, Stuart
Foremen Dom, Rodd, Frank, Ben,
Supervisors Call, Jarrad, Steve, Terry White, Nickola
Site Inspectors Tran, Bob, Kim
Other employees Brick layers (30), Masons (25), Plumbers (20), Scaffolders (18), Electricians (16),
Carpenters (22), Painters (20) Steelmen (22), Tilers (28) and assistants (6).
Australian Construction has developed strategic alliances with other builders to source labour including
brick layers, masons, and other workers according to programs and projects.

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Assessment Manual

RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil

Assessment Assessment Evidence Gathering Techniques Where? When?

Assessment Written Task ● Written answers of consistent Training Room Refer to

Assessment ● Written Solutions Training Room Refer to

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN TASK

QUESTION TYPE HOW LONG YOUR ANSWER MUST BE (LENGTH OF ANSWER)

Assessment Information Description

1 Assessment method Written questioning

2 Assessment type Summative

4 Purpose (objective) To gather evidence of your ability to apply knowledge consistently to

6 Assessment date/s This assessment will be conducted according to the training

7 Specifications 1. Use the assessment submission template provided to you to undertake

9 Required resources 1. Assessment task with instruction and assessment information

(What assessor is  Provide answers to all the questions

Your Task – Write answers (Knowledge Application)

7. What is an abutment and what is its purpose?

11. What is a design estimate?

12. Using the following cost estimate1, identify:

13. What is the purpose of a design review?

---End of Written Task Activities---

Assessment Task 2 – Project

Detailed Design – Concrete Bridge

Assessment Information Description

1 Assessment Method Case study (simulated workplace)

2 Assessment Type Summative

(When?) submission date/s and timing/s.

Project (Skills and Knowledge Application)

Here, b is width of beam and d is depth of beam.

Calculate the total dead weight of the beam:

Calculate the factored load using the relation.

Here, DL is dead load and LL is live load.

Substitute for 27 kn/m and for 29.6kn/m .

Calculate the factored moment using the relation.

Here, l is the span of beam.

Substitute 73.1 for and 7.5m for l.

Calculate the tension steel area using the relation.

Here, N is number of bars.

Substitute 0.002m2 for , 60 mpa for , 40mpa for , and 0.3. for b.

Substitute 4,500 psi for .

Substitute 0.8482. for a and 0.825 for .

Substitute 60 Mpa for and 200000 mpa for .

Calculate the nominal moment strength using the formula.

Substitute 0.002 for , 60 mpa for , 0.213. for d, and 0.0052. for a.

Substitute 0.9 for and 0.025218for .

Compare the reduced nominal moment strength with factored moment .

Bending moment diagram.

Appropriate reinforcement selection.

Other requirements of task

---End of Project Work---

Assessment Task 3 – Project

Detailed Design – Major Road Noise Barrier (Concrete)

Assessment Information Description

1 Assessment Method Project work

 The final design shrinkage strain ϵcs = 51010-6