| Title: | Struct Steel & Timber Design |
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| Long Title: | Structural Steel & Timber Design |
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| Field of Study: |
Civil Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DES WALSH |
| Module Author: |
TED MC KENNA |
| Module Description: |
This module will build on the learner's knowledge of structural analysis and develop knowledge of, and competence in, the theory and practice of structural steel and timber systems' design. In conjunction with the concept design, the learner will develop proficiency in the technical design of axially loaded compression and tension members, laterally restrained and unrestrained beams, and columns. The learner will also develop skills in the communication of design intent. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Assign numerical values to actions/loads on structural systems and follow the route of same through the system (e.g. multi-storey building, element of infrastructure). |
| LO2 |
Develop, evaluate and select conceptual design solutions which comprise appropriate structural systems. |
| LO3 |
Design structural steel and timber elements including struts, ties, beams (with/without lateral torsional restraint) and columns (with/without moments due to eccentricities of loads). |
| LO4 |
Prepare and present appropriate media to communicate design intent (e.g. detail simple steel connections, develop 3D models). |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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. |
| 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 |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Actions on structure
Actions/loads which structural steel and timber members within a structural system are required to resist; Characteristic and design actions and the transfer of such actions/loads through a structural system.
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Effects of actions on structure
Effects of actions structural elements within structural systems (e.g. multi-storey buildings, bridges).
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Concept Design
Development of concept design solutions based on approximate methods and utilising a 'design thinking' approach.
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Technical Design
Technical design and detailing of beams, columns and pin-jointed frame elements with typical steel and timber structures.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Open-book Examination |
Determine the magnitude of actions and their effects on a structural system and complete the technical design and detailing of a steel beam or column in simple construction. |
1,3,4 |
50.0 |
Week 6 |
| Project |
In response to a project brief for a proposed building or element of infrastructure, develop and evaluate appropriate conceptual design solutions, and identify a preferred solution. Communication of conceptual design process outcomes is required to be summarised in poster format, with supplementary information included in portfolio format. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 9 |
| Project |
Complete the technical design of the preferred concept design and present a portfolio of information to communicate the design intent (including some/all of the following: design calculations, sketches, models, drawings and specifications) |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 13 |
| Oral Examination/Interview |
Present key outcomes of both the conceptual and technical design processes. |
1,2,3,4 |
10.0 |
Week 13 |
| 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 institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Delivery of module content |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Tutorial/Design office project work |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Revision of lecture material. Completion of assignment projects. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Delivery of module content |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Tutorial/Design office project work |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Revision of lecture material. Completion of assignment projects. |
3.5 |
Every Week |
3.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- William M.C. McKenzie 2013, Design of Structural Elements to Eurocode, Second Ed., Palgrave [ISBN: 9780230217713]
- Fiona Cobb 2015, Structural Engineer's Pocket Book: Eurocodes, Third Ed., CRC Press UK [ISBN: 978-0-08-0971]
- Jack Porteous, Abdy Kermani 2013, Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5, Second Ed., Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 9780470675007]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Hugh Morrison 2016, Structural Engineering Art and Approximation, Third Ed. [ISBN: 978-1-7822231]
- Derek Seward, 2014, Understanding Structures, Fifth Ed., Palgrave Macmillan [ISBN: 9781137376565]
- Ron Slade 2016, Sketching for Engineers and Architects, First Ed., Taylor & Francis [ISBN: 1138925403]
- ME Brettle, DG Brown, 2009, Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for Students [ISBN: 978-1-85942-191-8]
- ME Brettle, 2009, Steel Building Design: Worked Examples - Open Sections [ISBN: 978-1-85942-183-3]
- D.G. Brown, D.C. Iles, E. Yandzio, 2009, Medium Rise Braced Frames: In Accordance with Eurocodes and the UK National Annexes [ISBN: 978-1-85942-181-9]
- SCI (Steel Construction Institute), Buick Davison (Editor), Graham W. Owens (Editor) 2012, Steel Designers' Manual, Seventh Ed. [ISBN: 9781119249863]
- Alan Hayward, Frank Weare & Anthony Oakhill 2011, Steel detailers' manual, Third Ed., Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 9781405175210]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- Chris Wise 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 1. Introduction: Part 1: Structure is everywhere!, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Chris Wise 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 2: Introduction: Part 2: Designing a meaningful structure, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Allan Mann 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 3: Historical development of structural form, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Allan Mann 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 4: Historical development of structural theories and methods of analysis – context of modern computer analysis, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Allan Mann 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 5: Lessons from failures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Graham Owens 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 6: Introduction to Structural Materials, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Mark Evernden 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 7: Traditional structural materials, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 10: Structural form: Introduction to behaviour, selection and analysis, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 11: Triangulated structures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2017, Essential Knowledge Text No. 12: Flexure and flexural structures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- David Brohn 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 13: Behaviour of beams and two-dimensional frames, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Iain A MacLeod, Andrew Weir 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 14: Principles for ncomputer analysis of structures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- Graham Owens 2017, Essential Knowledge Text No. 15: Approximate analysis of skeletal structures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
- David Cormie 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 16: Stability, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series
| | Other Resources |
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- Booklet: CIT Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering Department 2012, Design Aids Booklet
- National Standard: NSAI,EN 1991 – Eurocode 1: Actions on
Structures
- National Standard: NSAI,EN 1993 – Eurocode 3: Design of Steel
Structures
- National Standard: NSAI,EN 1995 – Eurocode 5: Design of Timber
Structures
- Website: Trevor Flynn,Drawing Gym - Teaching Engineers to Draw
, University College London, UK
- Website: Expedition Workshed
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