Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6029
Title: Intro. to Structural Steel
Long Title: Intro. to Structural Steel
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the fundamental concepts in the design of structural steel elements and will enable the learner to design simple steel beams and steel columns, and to develop a 3D model and associated set of structural engineering drawings for a multi-storey steel framed building.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret architectural 3D digital models and/or drawings, in conjunction with a design engineer's notes and sketches, in order to produce a coordinated structural engineering 3D model and associated drawings;
LO2 Manage the drawing office file for a typical building project;
LO3 Assign numerical values to actions/loadings on floors and follow the route of these actions/loads down through a multi-storey building;
LO4 Determine the effects of actions/loads on steel beams and steel columns in simple construction;
LO5 Design steel beams with lateral restraint and steel columns without eccentricities.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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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Indicative Content
Structural Steel
General principles. Function of structure, stability and serviceability of steel framed buildings. Structural steel as a material: Material properties, specification, testing, standard and non-standard sections.
3D Digital Models & Drawings
Interpret architectural 3D digital models and/or drawings; Interpret a design engineer's notes and sketches; Develop a 3D model and associated drawings for the structural engineering elements of a multi-storey steel framed building.
Actions on Structure
Actions/loads which structural members in a steel framed building are required to resist; Characteristic and design actions and the transfer of such actions/loads through a structural steel framed building.
Effects of Actions on Structure
Effects of actions on beams and columns within a multi-storey steel framed building.
Introduction to Technical Design of Structural Steel
Design philosophy: Elastic, plastic and limit state design concepts. Effect of geometry on design: First moment of area, second moment of area, parallel axis theorem, radius of gyration. Section classification concepts. Design of simple beams with lateral restraint. Design of columns without eccentricities.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Produce a 3D digital model and associated structural engineering drawings for a multi-storey steel framed building.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Actions on structure and load take-down.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design a restrained steel beam.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design a simple column without eccentricities.
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
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory and examples Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Design Office Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact CAD Drawing Office Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of Lecture material and completion of design worksheets; Prepare digital models and associated drawings. 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of Lecture material and completion of design worksheets; Prepare digital models and associated drawings. Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory and examples Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Design Office Every Second Week 0.50 1
Lab Contact CAD Design Office Every Second Week 0.50 1
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William M. C. McKenzie. (2013), Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes, Second. Palgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 9780230217713].
  • Fiona Cobb. (2015), Structural Engineer's Pocket Book: Eurocodes, Third. CRC Press, UK, [ISBN: 9780080971216].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Nawari O. Nawari, Michael Kuenstle. (2015), Building information modeling: framework for structural design, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781482240436].
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, Fifth. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137376565].
  • ME Brettle, DG Brown. (2009), Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for Students, SCI Publication P387. Steel Construction Institute (SCI), [ISBN: 9781859421918].
  • ME Brettle. (2009), Steel Building Design: Worked Examples - Open Sections, SCI Publication P364. Steel Construction Institute, [ISBN: 978-1-85942-183-3].
  • D.G. Brown, D.C. Iles, E. Yandzio,. (2009), Medium Rise Braced Frames, SCI Publication P365. Steel Construction Institute (SCI), [ISBN: 978-1-85942-181-9].
  • SCI (Steel Construction Institute), Buick Davison (Editor), Graham W. Owens (Editor). (2012), Steel Designers' Manual, Seventh. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405189408].
  • Alan Hayward, Frank Weare, Anthony Oakhill. (2011), Steel detailers' manual, Third. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781444393279].
  • Ron Slade. (2016), Sketching for Engineers and Architects, First. Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 1138925403].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory