BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering modules
Structural Design (20 credits)
Year 1 core modules
- Construction Technology and Materials
- Contract
- Engineering Mathematics
- Feasibility Study
- Field Surveying
- Professional Skills
- Structural Mechanics
- Sustainable Construction
Year 2 core modules
- Analytical Techniques for Engineers
- Conceptual Civil Engineering Analysis and Design
- Construction Management
- Engineering Management and Leadership Skills
- Geotechnology and Materials
- Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
Final-year core modules
- Employment Skills
- Geotechnical Design
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Project
- Structural Engineering and Materials
- Water Infrastructure
Non-credit bearing optional modules
- A foreign language: German, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)
- In-sessional Academic English (for international students)
- Professional Mentoring
You may select one or more of these modules.
Modules offered may vary.
This module introduces basic analysis and design concepts and procedures used in structural design. It provides you with the basic analysis and design knowledge required to carry out the design of common structural elements to the appropriate National and European Standards in structural design. Case study examples are used to gain the skills and understanding required to develop effective and economic designs.
Lectures introduce you to the core material. Tutorial sessions provide individual student support, to allow you to practice your knowledge of the topics and be provided with formative feedback. You work individually, however some group work may be used in classroom situations.
Emphasis is placed on manual analysis techniques to determine the values required for the subsequent design procedures. The designs of the structural elements will fully comply with the appropriate current standards. You will have access to extracts from the appropriate design standards.
The module is assessed by one in-course assessment and an end examination, concerning the design calculations of structural elements.