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Structural Engineering - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEStructural Engineering CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG3014 MODULE CONVENERDr Khurram Wadee (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)
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. In hands-on laboratory sessions, you will learn about factors such as elasticity, cracking, tensile strength, shear and flexure, through observation and analysis. 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.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to introduce the design philosophies that underpin current professional codes of practice. It will consolidate and build on methods of analysis for linear elastic and plastic modes of behaviour, and illustrate how to utilise these methods for the design of simple structures using structural steel and reinforced concrete – the two materials that are common for civil/structural engineering applications despite their complex properties.

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:

ILO1: Demonstrate understanding of a range of structural theories and methods of analysis, and their relevance to real structures fabricated in steel and/or concrete and the roles of Codes of Practice.

ILO2: Execute appropriate structural analyses in the context of design problems and understand the reasons behind the choices of methods of analysis

ILO3: Design steel, concrete and composite (steel-concrete) structural elements according to limit state design principles of Eurocodes

ILO4: Appreciate design synthesis and the importance of engineering judgement in the context of design within the civil engineering discipline.

ILO5: explain the underpinning principles of the codes of practice and apply them to design steel and concrete structural elements

ILO6: design simple structural elements to appropriate technical detail offering relevant supporting calculations and drawings to support manufacture of the designed element.

ILO7: Undertake independent studies

ILO8: Communicate effectively through reports and detailed drawings

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

Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:

Structural analysis

  • Moment distribution as a simple iterative technique for carrying out a stiffness method:
  • Plastic methods for limit analyses
  • Non-linear aspects of material behaviour and slenderness effects:
  • Perry-Robertson curves:

Limit state design

  • SLS and ULS concepts:
  • Partial safety factors and their significance in terms of stochastic behaviour:
  • Steel plate girders:
  • Stiffeners:
  • Buckling with consideration for ULS
     

Reinforced concrete design

  • Cracked elastic behaviour for SLS:
  • Deflections & creep effects:
  • Flexural and shear modes of failure for ULS:
  • Plastic hinges & moment redistribution:
  • Reinforcement detailing:

Steel-concrete composite design

  • Flexural and shear behaviour:
  • Shear connectors:
  • Design for SLS and ULS

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 35 Guided Independent Study 115 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 22 In-class lectures describing theory and concepts
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 11 Working through problem sheets involving application of content taught in lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 2 Concrete laboratory session involving test of concrete cylinders and reinforced concrete beams
Guided Independent Study 115 Revising taught material, reading assigned content and working through coursework

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 35 Written Exams 65 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Exam - closed book 65 2 hours (Winter) 1-7 Written feedback annotated on scripts
Coursework - steel design project 23 20 hours 1-6; 8 Written feedback via Bart
Coursework - concrete lab report 12 4 hours 8 Written feedback via Bart

 

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
All Above Exam (100%) All Referral/Deferral Period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework only worth 100% of the module. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.

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

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Illston JM, Domone PLJ Construction Materials – Their Nature and Behaviour 3rd Spon 2001
Set Mosley; WH, Hulse; R, Bungey; JH Reinforced concrete design to EuroCode2 7th Macmillan 2012 978-0230500716
Set MacGregor, J G Reinforced Concrete – Mechanics and Design Prentice Hall 2009 000-0-132-33974-9
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
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
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 14th May 2019 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 5th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.