Study information

Structural Engineering - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEStructural Engineering CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG3201DA MODULE CONVENERMr Charlie Statham (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 4 4 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

A good knowledge of the philosophies and techniques of structural design and analysis are essential elements of the training of civil engineers. In this module you will learn about these philosophies and techniques, and their application to the design of steel and reinforced concrete structures. You will complete two design projects, one in steel, one in concrete, and will get the chance to carry out calculations, create drawings and make critical judgments. Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to hone your skills in methods of structural analyses, technical report writing and presentation.

In addition, the module emphasises the role of the Engineering Council's Code of Practice, the application of engineering judgment, and the execution of appropriate structural analyses in the context of design problems.

Prerequisite module: ENG2202DA Structures or equivalent

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to consolidate and extend methods of analysis for both linear elastic and plastic modes of behaviour, and to help you gain an understanding of how engineers apply these methods to real structures. It focuses particularly on steel and reinforced concrete, materials that are often used in civil engineering. You will learn how, for this reason, simplified but realistic engineering approaches are required for design purposes. In addition, the module aims to help you appreciate the limitations of these methods, to understand the underlying philosophies of current professional Codes of Practice, and to gain competence in using appropriate methods for the design of simple structures.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes:


On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. Understand a range of structural theories and methods of analysis, and comprehend their relevance to real structures fabricated in steel and/or composite and the roles of Codes of Practice

2. Execute appropriate structural analyses in the context of design problems and understand the reasons behind the choices of methods of analysis

3. Design steel and composite structural elements according to limit state design principles of Eurocodes

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

4. Appreciate design synthesis and the importance of engineering judgement in the context of design within the civil engineering discipline

5. Appreciate the uncertainties of civil engineering environments, and apply engineering knowledge and judgement to effectively manage them

6. Understand the underpinning principles of the codes of practice and apply them to design steel and concrete structural elements

7. Create a detailed design along with relevant supporting calculations to support manufacture of the designed element

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

8. Undertake independent studies

9. Communicate effectively through reports and detailed drawings

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Structural analyses:

  • Review basic assumptions for linear elastic analyses
  • Moment distribution as a simple iterative technique for carrying out a stiffness method
  • Limit state design
  • SLS and ULS concepts and associated partial safety factors and their significance in terms of stochastic behaviour
  • Structural materials
  • An overview of steel production and fabrication
  • Design and analysis of plate girders

Composite Structures:

  • Composite structures and shear connections
  • Composite beams
  • Moment and shear resistance of composite beams
  • Serviceability limit state
  • Composite Slabs

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 40 Guided Independent Study 60 Placement / Study Abroad 50
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 40 Lectures, laboratories and tutorials
Guided independent study 60 Guided independent study
Placement 50 Learning at work

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Feedback provided during tutorials

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 60 Written Exams 40 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Examination 40 2 hours All Marked and returned
Coursework 1– Steel Design Project 30 30 hours All Marked and returned
Coursework 2– Steel Design Project 30 30 hours All Marked and returned
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Examination Examination All Referral/deferral period
Coursework 1 Coursework  All Referral/deferral period
Coursework 2 Coursework  All Referral/deferral period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.


Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment.. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.


If the Deferral or Referral relates to 

Examination – A similar Examination which assesses the same Intended Learning outcomes would be set

Coursework 1: A similar Coursework will be set

Coursework 2: A similar Coursework will be set

 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Web based and Electronic Resources:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

 

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Mosley; WH, Hulse; R, Bungey; JH Reinforced concrete design to EuroCode2 7th Macmillan 2012 978-0230500716
Set Trahair, N.S, Bradford, M.A, Nethercot, D.A, Gardner, L The behaviour and design of steel structures to EC3 4th edition Taylor and Francis 2008 978-0-415-41866-9
Set The Steel Construction Institute (eds Davison, Buick, Owens, Graham, W) Steel Designers’ Manual The Steel Construction Institute (Blackwell Science Ltd) 2005 978-1-4051-3412-5
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ENG2202DA
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 14th March 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 4th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Steel design, Reinforced Concrete Design

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