Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8018
Title: Structural Design Office
Long Title: Structural Design Office
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module affords the student an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structural design process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Undertake research to obtain a solution to a structural design task
LO2 Develop a scheme design for a civil engineering or building structure
LO3 Prepare a detailed design of a civil engineering structure/ building
LO4 Present the results of the design process
LO5 Work effectively as part of a design team
LO6 Evaluate the role of professionals in the design process
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Scheme design / detail design project
Civil engineering / structural engineering group project: Groups will be formed to undertake the structural design of a building or civil engineering structure. All elements of design from conception to construction will be considered. Particular attention will be given to the selection of appropriate structural forms to satisfy the constraints set by the design brief. Appropriate designer's risk assessment will be completed.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Prepare scheme design
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Prepare detail design
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
Interview
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Design office Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Design office Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Design office Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Design office Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2010), Manual for the design of building structures to Eurocode 1 and Basis of Structural Design, IStructE, [ISBN: 9781906335176].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Eurocode 2, IStructE, [ISBN: 9780901297426].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2010), Manual for the design of steelwork building structures to Eurocode 3, IStructE, [ISBN: 9781906335168].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2018), Manual for the design of plain masonry in building structures to Eurocode 6, 2nd. IStructE, [ISBN: 97819063359].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2014), Stability of buildings Parts 1 and 2: General philosophy and framed bracing, IStructE, [ISBN: 9781906335267].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2015), Stability of buildings Part 3: Shear walls, IStructE, [ISBN: 9781906335274].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2015), Stability of buildings Part 4: Moment frames, IStructE, [ISBN: 9781906335311].
  • Davison B. (Editor), Owens G. W. (Editor). (2012), Steel Designers' Manual, 7th. SCI (Steel Construction Institute), p.1398, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-8940-8].
  • Hayward A., Weare F., Oakhill A. C.. (2011), Steel Detailers Manual, 3rd. Wiley, p.184 pages, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-7521-0].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2009), Standard Method of Detailing Structural Concrete: A Manual for Best Practice, 3rd. IStructE, London, p.188 pages, [ISBN: 9780901297419].
  • Tony Threlfall. (2011), CS 166 Designed and Detailed Eurocode 2 - Good Concrete Guide 9, The Concrete Society, [ISBN: 9781904482499].
  • Kavanagh, Jack. (2010), Designing for Safety in Construction, Engineers Ireland, ACEI & RIAI.
  • NSAI. Relevant National and European Structural Design Standards.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Concrete Centre. (2018), How to Design Concrete Structures using Eurocode 2 CCIP-060, MPA, [ISBN: 9781908257215].
  • Cobb F.. (2014), Structural Engineer's Pocket Book (Eurocodes), 3rd. Spon Press, p.395 pages, [ISBN: 9780080971216].
  • M E Brettle, D G Brown. (2009), SCI Publication P387. Steel Building Design: Worked Example for Students, SCI, [ISBN: 9781859421918].
  • W.H. Mosley, R. Hulse, J.H Bungey. (2012), Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2, 7th. Macmillan, p.464, [ISBN: 978023030285].
  • Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes. (2015), W.M.C. McKenzie, 2nd. Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230217713].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 8 Mandatory