Module Details
| Module Code: |
CIVL9003 |
| Title: |
Structural Design Office (Exp)
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Long Title:
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Structural Design Office (Expert Level)
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| NFQ Level: |
Expert |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5822 - Civil Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module will develop the learner's competences to expert level in the structural design of buildings. It will encapsulate all aspects of structural design including structural form, stability, detailed design, health and safety and construction techniques. The learner will develop a course of study that a structural engineer preparing for the Institution of Structural Engineers Part 3 professional membership examinations would undertake. A holistic approach to structural design, with due consideration to the interaction with the other parties to the design and construction process, will be presented as part of the module content and developed by the learner.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Create and develop structural scheme design solutions for complex building structures |
| LO2 |
Prepare detailed structural design calculations and associated information required for complex building or bridge structures |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate an expertise in a holistic approach to structural design by integrating knowledge, complexity and judgement |
| LO4 |
Demonstrate an expertise in the appropriate communication skills required of the professional structural engineer |
| LO5 |
Display a knowledge and understanding of the social, environmental, health and safety, economical and legal issues related to the practice of structural engineering |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Structural scheme design
Site constraints, building anatomy, construction constraints, loading approximation, load paths, transfer structures, approximate analysis, preliminary member sizing, alternative structural solutions
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Structural modelling
Structural models, idealized structural members, approximate methods of analysis, computer analysis and design
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Structural form
Structural frames, load paths, modes of failure, in-plane stability, out of plane stability, robustness and disproportionate collapse, building movement
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Professional practice
Lectures on topics related to the practice of structural engineering; structural solutions; advanced structural engineering materials; structural engineering software; communication; ethics; liability and risk; architectural form and aesthetics; health and safety; construction economics
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Structural Design Techniques |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Structural Design Guidance |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Design and detailing of structure |
Every Week |
8.00 |
8 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Structural Design Techniques |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Structural Design Guidance |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Design and detailing of structure |
Every Week |
10.00 |
10 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Brooker O.. (2006), Concrete Buildings Scheme Design Manual, The Concrete Centre.
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NSAI. Structural Eurocodes, National Standards Authority of Ireland.
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A. Gardner. (2014), Stability of buildings Parts 1 and 2: General philosophy and framed bracing, Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 781906335267].
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A. Gardner. (2015), Stability of buildings Part 3: Shear walls, Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 9781906335274].
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A. Gardner. (2016), Stability of buildings Part 4: Moment frames, Institution of Structural Engineers, ,, [ISBN: 781906335311].
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Charles E. Reynolds, James C. Steedman, and Anthony J. Threlfall. (2008), Reynolds's reinforced concrete designers handbook, Taylor & Francis, New York, NY, [ISBN: 9780419258308].
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The Steel Construction Institute; edited by Buick Davison, Graham W. Owens. (2012), Steel designers' manual, 7th. Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405189408].
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Manual for the Design of Concrete Building Structures to EC 2.
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2007), Manual for the Design of Timber Building Structures to EC 5.
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2008), Manual for the design of Plain Masonry Structures to EC 6.
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Curtin W. G. et al.. (2006), Structural Masonry Designer's Manual, 3rd. Blackwell Publishing.
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Ozelton E.C. & Baird J.A.. (2006), Timber Designer's Manual, 3rd. Blackwell, [ISBN: 1405146716].
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Institution of Structural Engineers / Concrete Society. (2006), Standard Method of Detailing Structural Concrete.
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2004), Design and Construction of Deep Basements including Cut-and-Cover structures.
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2002), Design Recommendations for Multi-Storey and Underground Car Parks, 3rd.
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C. O'Regan (Institution of Structural Engineers). (2014), Structural Use of Glass, 2nd. Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 9781906335250].
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MPA The Concrete Centre. (2018), How to Design Concrete Structures using Eurocode 2, MPA The Concrete Centre, [ISBN: 9781908257215].
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Westbrook R., D. Walker. (1996), Structural Engineering Design in Practice, 3rd. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780582236301].
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Institution of Structural Engineers. (2002), Guidelines for the Use of Computers for Engineering Calculation.
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Jack Kavanagh. (2010), Designing for Safety in Construction, Engineers Ireland, ACE Ireland & RIAI.
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D.G. Brown. (2014), Resistance of Beams and Columns in Fire: Worked Examples to the Eurocodes, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 9781859422120].
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A.G.J. Way. (2011), Structural Robustness of Steel Framed Buildings, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 9781859421987].
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M E Brettle, D G Brown. (2009), Steel Building Design: Worked Example for Students, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 9781859421918].
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W.I. Simms. (2012), Fire Resistance Design of Steel Framed Buildings, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 9781859422038].
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M E Brettle, D G Brown. (2009), Steel Building Design: Concise Eurocodes, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 9781859421949].
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F. Cobb. (2014), Structural Engineer's Pocket Book (Eurocodes), 3rd. Spon, [ISBN: 9780080971216].
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G. M. Newman J. T. Robinson C. G. Bailey. (2006), Fire Safe Design: A New Approach to Multi-Storey, Steel-Framed Buildings, Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 1 85942 169 5].
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