Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENGM008 | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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In this module you will continue your development as a civil engineer with further study of structural design. The module will focus on advanced code-based design of structures in reinforced concrete and structural steel. You will cover the concept of structural stability and learn about common mechanisms for achieving it in large scale structures. The module will also cover the design of common structural forms such as RC flat slabs, walls, and frames. You will learn methods of analysis and design for steel structures such as plate girders, portal frames and trusses. In line with industry practice all of your design work will follow relevant industry Eurocodes.
This module aims to give you a grounding in 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 the design of real structures. It focuses particularly on steel and reinforced concrete. 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 and to understand the underlying philosophies of current professional Codes of Practice.
Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:ILO #1: Describe in detail a range of structural theories and methods of analysis, and comprehend their relevance to real structures fabricated in steel and/or concrete E1
ILO #2: Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of Codes of Practice in industry
ILO #3: Execute appropriate structural analyses in the context of design problems and understand the reasons behind the choices of methods of analysis
ILO #4: Appreciate design synthesis and the importance of engineering judgement in the context of design within the civil engineering discipline
ILO #5: generate detailed structural designs in accordance with Codes of Practice E1, C1, C2
ILO #6: Communicate design intent through presentation of well documented calculations and sketches
ILO #7: Demonstrate familiarity with the terminology of modern design codes (e.g. Eurocodes) and the limit state design approach
ILO #8: Undertake independent studies
ILO #9: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a level appropriate to a graduate engineer with a Masters level qualification
Structural Analysis
- Review basic assumptions for linear elastic analyses:
- Moment distribution:
- Influence lines:
- Finite element analysis:
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Plastic methods for limit analyses:
Non-linear behaviour
- Non-linear material behaviour:
- Slenderness effects:
- Various forms of buckling:
- Perry-Robertson curves:
Limit state design
- Serviceability and Ultimate Limit State concepts (SLS and ULS, respectively):
- partial safety factors and their significance in terms of stochastic behaviour:
Steel structures
- Design of structural elements, e.g. columns, plates:
- Buckling with consideration for ULS:
- Connection design:
Reinforced concrete structures
- Design of slabs:
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Design of columns:
Prestressed concrete beams
- Forms and methods of construction of prestressed concrete beams:
- Stress diagrams and design for SLS:
- Magnel diagrams for zero tension and/or limited tension:
- Tendon profiles and load balancing with post-tensioning:
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 26 | Guided Independent Study | 124 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Lecture | 22 | |
Other | 4 | Site visits |
Independent study | 124 | Practical design, reading and research |
Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Exam - open book | 70 | 2 hours | 1; 3; 5; 7-8 | Written comments |
Coursework - Design project 1 | 15 | 5 hours | 2-9 | Verbal feedback; written comments |
Coursework - Design project 2 | 15 | 5 hours | 2-9 | Written comments |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Assessed | Timescale for Reassessment |
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All above | Exam (100% - 2 hours) | All | Referral/deferral period |
Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%.
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 |
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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 | |
Set | Mosley; WH, Hulse; R, Bungey; JH | Reinforced concrete design to EuroCode2 | 7th | Macmillan | 2012 | 978-0230500716 |
Set | Gilbert; RI, Mickleborough; NC | Design of Prestressed Concrete | Spon Press | 1990 | 978-0419161608 |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 14th May 2019 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 5th October 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | None Defined |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.