NG1S103 - Structural Analysis and Design 1 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 7
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Structural Analysis and Design 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Rola Deeb | ||
| Module Team: | Jiping Bai, Stuart Bunston, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100153 - structural engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 7 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To introduce the basics of integrated Structural Analysis and Design, preparing technically appropriate solutions to simple structures that are safe and appropriate, within the context of the current climate emergency.
To gain an understanding of the importance of communicating structural design through various mediums, including freehand sketching, to construction project stakeholders.
Content Summary
The module content will introduce the basic principles of Structural Analysis, such as mechanics and statics, as well as industrially relevant design standards.
Students will undertake a variety of learning activities that will encourage them to consider structural analysis and design within the wider context of construction health and safety, global challenges and sustainability in the built environment (including an introduction into embodied carbon), and an awareness of significant historical failures.
Analysis
The introduction into basic structural analysis, such as:
- The importance of units
- Static equilibrium
- Static determinacy and the analysis of statically determinate simple structures
- Forms of applied external actions and the analysis of internal resistant actions such as axial forces, bending moments and shear.
- Analyse simple shear force and bending moment diagrams used for design, reinforced with practical demonstrations.
Design
An introduction into design of basic structural members to current design standards including:
- An appreciation of the overall stability of building structures and examples of historical failures.
- Structural designers and the impact they make upon sustainability, architecture and health and safety of construction projects.
- Analysis and design of simply supported beams, and their behaviour in terms of bending and shear, using standard industrial elements (such as steel/reinforced concrete/timber).
- Recognise the professional requirements for communication of the design to various members of the construction project stakeholders.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of force equilibrium using practical and/or applied methodologies. |
| LO2 | Analyse and/or design simple structures under various loading conditions and predict how the internal resistive forces behave to withstand the external applied actions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | A formal laboratory technical report produced in accordance with labwork brief | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |