NG4S118 - Design of Timber and Masonry Structures 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Design of Timber and Masonry Structures | ||
| 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: | 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 develop an understanding of principles of timber and masonry structure construction. To synthesize the principles of
mechanics of materials and structural analysis, and apply them to the design of masonry and timber structures to Eurocodes.
To conceptualise and address design issues and exercise judgement through evaluation including sustainability.
To understand the wider context of structural design and professional practice.
To understand the challenge in construction industry to reduce the carbon intensity of the structures (embodied carbon), and appreciate the role as structural engineers in critically assessing embodied carbon.
Content Summary
Design of timber and masonry structures
To design timber and masonry elements/members in bending, axial, shear forces, timber joints and critically analyse the suitability of the materials regarding structural choice and sustainability
Embodied carbon assessment
Introduction, overview of climate change and its effect on construction industry, challenges and policies for sustainable construction, embodied carbon codes and standards, embodied carbon calculation methodology, data and tools, how structural analysis methods and appropriate choices can contribute to lower embodied carbon footprint, developing / creating an effective brief for commissioning embodied carbon measurements.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Active/simulation based | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse, determine actions and design to current standards masonry and timber structures. |
| LO2 | To understand the concepts of embodied carbon and appreciate the role as structural engineers in critically assessing embodied carbon. To gain critical skills in embodied carbon calculations and to critically examine brief for embodied carbon measurements. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Simulation (Onsite) 1 | Assessment of application of knowledge by creating a design office simulation. Students are to design structural timber and masonry elements, based on real life problems. As with industry, the students will have access to information and support. | 180 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Simulation (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |