NG3S106 - Civil Engineering Design and Applications 13 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S106
Module Title: Civil Engineering Design and Applications
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Civil Engineering
Module Leader: Jiping Bai
Module Team: , Emma McGivern, Phil Young
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100148 - civil engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 13 Jul 2018
Valid To 31 Aug 2022

Module Aims

The module has been designed to be broad in content, while covering key aspects of the new technology in the design and applications in civil engineering.

The module is designed to enhance the student's ability to solve complex technical and environment issues in design with the aid of appropriate new information and communication technology.

Content Summary

Introduction to informatics and its relevance to the civil engineering and construction industry. project collaborative systems for construction.

Modelling - such as numerical modelling of flood risk assessment and flood forecasting using MS excel, structural analysis and design with spreadsheets; Introduction to BIM and BIM Toolkit

3D design visualisation - working in 3D, 3D modelling, building modelling, rendering 3D model.

This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 24
Independent Study 152
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Utilise and apply a high degree of current technologies such as integration of BIM with structural analysis and design, 3D modelling and visualisation, FEA modelling in the design and decision support process
LO2 Extend a systematic and coherent body of knowledge of modern technology, informatics and its impact on civil engineering professionals and the construction industry, and can critically review frameworks and techniques used in strategic information system management in the industry

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) 2 Lab Coursework 0 2000 40 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Lab coursework 0 3000 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE.

Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Robot professional Manuals

Current MS Office help systems.

GSA Manual

Tedds Manual

Autodesk help system.