NG4S117 - Advanced Structural Design 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Structural Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Sumali Arachchige, Rola Deeb | ||
| Module Team: | Jiping Bai, Stuart Bunston | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide students with advanced knowledge in the design of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, composite construction, and connections in accordance with the relevant current standards.
To introduce to the students the latest techniques and design methods in using advanced Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite materials for the strengthening and upgrading of degraded concrete bridges and buildings.
Content Summary
To enable students to understand and conceptually design advanced structures and exercise appropriate judgement, based on requirements of client/multidiscipline design team and sustainability.
To use software and practical work to enhance understanding of design.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Fieldwork | 4 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To understand and critically interpret conceptual structural design, considering stability, material choice and sustainability. |
| LO2 | Analyse and design overall structures and make appropriate engineering judgement. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Students are assessed on the output of a period of project work (other than in the form of a dissertation or written report). A conceptual structural design project incorporating rule of thumb and detailed design of key members to current standards. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |