CIVL4170-2025-S1-Week01-Lecture 1 Course Introduction - lecture slides
CIVL4170: Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering
Course Introduction
Lecturers:
A/Prof. Ilje Pikaar (Course Coordinator)
Prof. William Clarke
Guest Lecturers: A/Prof. Matthew Mason, Dr. Chenming Zhang
Tutors: Ms. Sumedha Koul, Ms. Tien Nguyen, Ms. Achini Ranasinghe
Lecture Schedule & Learning Materials
1 Lecture (2 x 50 min blocks) weekly on Wednesdays
Tutorials: 1 tutorial (2 x 50 min blocks) weekly after lectures
Reading materials and recorded lectures available via Blackboard.
Assessment Items:
Group projects, quizzes, individual assignments, and final examination
Course Objectives:
Understand risk management principles in civil engineering.
Changes Made to the Course
Adjustments based on student feedback and course evaluation.
Increase in group project time in tutorials and later due dates for project submissions.
Importance of CIVL4170 for Civil Engineering Students
Essential for understanding risk management in all engineering practices.
Teaching Team
Primary Lecturers:
A/Prof. Ilje Pikaar
Prof. William Clarke
Guest Lecturers:
A/Prof. Matthew Mason (University of Queensland)
Dr. Chenming Zhang (University of Queensland)
Contact Information
Direct questions to A/Prof. Ilje Pikaar, include Prof. William Clarke in emails for quicker responses.
Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Course Schedule Overview
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Introduction to Risk in Civil Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
Importance of Risk
Tutorials on Risk
The Fundamentals of Risk
Risk Management Process
Identify, Assess and Treat Risks
Developed risk register
Projects focus on establishing context.
Risk Analysis and Evaluation
Further development of risk register.
Bow Tie Analysis
Effective controls in projects.
Risk Acceptance Criteria
Exercises related to risk acceptance.
Environmental & Social Risks
Project focus: Bowtie and CAMS.
Humans and Risk
Continued project on Bowtie & CAMS.
Risk in Design
Guest Lecture on Wind Loading issues.
Online Quiz
Practice for final exam.
Geotechnical Properties Risks
Fire Risks in Design
Risk and Professional Practice
Revision before examinations.
Learning Materials
Reading and lecture materials available via Blackboard.
Lecture recordings and slides posted after each session to aid comprehension.
Assessment Details
Project Assignments:
Project 1A: Risk Register (15%)
Project 1B: Technical Memo and Bow Tie Analysis (15%)
Online Quiz (15%)
Individual Assignments: (10%) related to risk and design.
Final Examination: Covers all course materials (45%) with various question formats.
Course Description and Aim
Risk Management Foundations:
Focus on safety, social, environmental, and financial risks.
Aimed at applying risk management in engineering practices.
Elements of Risk Management
Operational Risks: WHS regulations
Risk Identification, Assessment, Treatment: Learning to apply in real scenarios.
Changes to Course Structure
Flexibility in group formations.
Increased focus on individual assignments replacing some group work.
Significance of Risk Management in Engineering
Engineers' involvement in human development through systematic risk assessment processes.
Legal Requirements in Risk Management
Adherence to Qld WHS Act(2011) and the Environmental Protection Act(1994)
Professional responsibilities outlined under Engineers Australia Code of Ethics.
Case Studies: Tailings Dam Failures
Samarco Tailings Dam Failure
Major incidents highlighting the importance of risk assessment.
Legal and financial repercussions for failing to manage risks.
General Takeaways
Effective risk management to prevent severe consequences in engineering practices.
Continuous learning and adherence to ethical standards and regulations are necessary for successful engineering careers.