CVEN30009 Structural Theory and Design
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 45%
- About 4 class hours a week
- 45% group work
Is CVEN30009 hard?
CVEN30009: About average. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Analysing beams and frames, and designing simple structures in concrete, steel, timber and masonry.
After it you can
- Calculate stresses and deflections in beams
- Design steel and reinforced concrete members
- Check columns for buckling
What you need first
ENGR20003 or (ENGR20004 and ENGR20003)
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Final exam 45%, Assignments 45%, Participation 10%
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Quick answers
- When is CVEN30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CVEN30009?
- Needs ENGR20003 or (ENGR20004 and ENGR20003).
- Does CVEN30009 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 45%, Assignments 45%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does CVEN30009 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CVEN30009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art).
- Can I rate CVEN30009?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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