Modules

• Year 1

  Core Modules

  Hydraulics (20 credits)

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  Hydraulics

  Overview

  The content of this module introduces the application of fluid mechanics to the solution of civil engineering problems in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pipe flow scenarios.
  Topics Include:
  Fluid properties; hydrostatic pressure; energy line diagrams; forces on submerged surfaces; pressure and flow measurement techniques; types of flow; continuity equation; momentum equation; Bernoulli's principle; energy equation; Laminar / Turbulent flow in pipes; major and minor loss in pipes flow analysis; Turbomachinery characterisation for hydraulic applications; type of pipes, joints, cover and bedding.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Understand hydrostatic principles such as pressure, forces on submerged surfaces and buoyancy
  - Understand hydrodynamic principles as they relate to pipe flow scenarios
  - the application of three key hydrodynamic tools; continuity, energy equation and momentum equation
  - the application of forces on submerged bodies for design purposes of dams, weirs and outlet systems
  - the synthesis of hydrodynamic tools in specific pipeflow applications such as venturi meters, pitot static tubes
  - the application of hydrodynamic tools to rotating machinery such as turbines and pump systems
  - Appreciation for dimensionless system characteristics and similitude
  - Understanding of flow conditions in pipes, how to identify and significance to performance
  - Evaluate the performance of a pipe network with respect to required support and system losses
  - classification of turbines and pump systems by their characteristics
  - Appreciation of sustainability and future proofing in hydraulic engineering and pipe networks systems
  - Determine the flow state that exists for any given situation
  - Apply basic theory to simple engineering problems
  - Calculate forces on submerged bodies
  - Apply continuity, momentum and energy equations to basic fluid flow problems
  - Understand why and where energy is lost in fluid flow
  - Model and analyse single pipe systems

  Skills

  - Analyse simple problems in fluid mechanics by applying the fundamental concepts
  - Determine the magnitude and direction of forces on partially and fully submerged bodies
  - Determine the forces generated by changes in fluid momentum
  - Determine energy changes within a flowing fluid
  - Design simple pipeline systems
  - Solve non-routine problems
  - The ability to learn independently
  - Gather data from laboratory experiments
  - Apply appropriate communication skills in a group setting
  - The ability solve general problems through systematic analysis

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  70%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1121

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Infrastructure Site Characterisation (20 credits)

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  Infrastructure Site Characterisation

  Overview

  Concepts and theories behind site characterisation and engineering geology are combined in this module with reference to the development and maintenance of major pieces of civil engineering infrastructure. The module will contain various aspects of transport planning and environmental impact assessment, which include: the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment policy contexts, transport policy, highways design principles for route selection, and stakeholder analysis. There will be an introduction to Multi-Criteria Analysis as a general decision making approach to engineering design. The engineering geology will contain: introduction to geology, rock types, weathering, strength, testing and excavation, geological hazards including karst, bedrock and drift geological maps, aggregates production, specification and testing, ground investigation - design and implementation, geological conditions affecting slope stability and slope stabilisation measures.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Policy context for infrastructure decision making
  - Understanding of stakeholder analysis in infrastructure
  - Introduction to Multi-Criteria Analysis for decision making
  - Integrating geological data into engineering design for safe and economical design
  - Surface and subsurface natural processes affecting rock and subsoil properties on geological and human timescales
  - Identifying geological hazards that may affect Engineering works and analyse how these may impact on engineering design.
  - Awareness of the environmental, social, and economic factors affecting design and an awareness of how they are assessed
  - Awareness of the policy context for Strategic Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, and transport policy.
  - Characterise site impacts of transport infrastructure alternatives.
  - Compare proposed transport infrastructure alternatives with the "do-nothing" approach and make recommendations.
  - Examine and critically evaluate information from diverse backgrounds
  - Apply scientific first principles to make informed judgements based on incomplete information
  - Specify critical geological and environmental issues and how they influence engineering design /hazard assessment.
  - Synthesis / integrate geological data into wider engineering design.

  Skills

  - Understand the basis for route selection using the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
  - Demonstrate an understanding of the process for developing an Environmental Impact Assessment for infrastructure works.
  - Demonstrate an understanding of the different roles within a multidisciplinary environmental impact assessment team.
  - Understand the importance of geology and geological conditions for society.
  - Identify critical parameters that influence rock and subsoil strength.
  - Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of diverse geological data sources.
  - Specify geological data requirements.
  - Define techniques for collecting geological data, including appraisal of strengths and weaknesses of various approaches
  - Incorporate geological data into wider Engineering issues.
  - Integrate relevant geological issues into engineering design.
  - Sourcing critical datasets.
  - Appreciation of relevance of studies from diverse backgrounds.
  - Critical appraisal of relevance and quality of information from diverse sources
  - Integrating multidisciplinary data
  - Synthesis of information based on partial/incomplete information using scientific and mathematical principles.
  - Apply outcomes of multidisciplinary studies to conceive original designs
  - Enhance team working skills.
  - Develop solutions from initial ideas.
  - Problem solving, independent learning
  - Developing the principles of systematic design and analysis

  Coursework

  55%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  45%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1166

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Solids and Structures 1 (20 credits)

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  Solids and Structures 1

  Overview

  The topics covered in this course will help students to understand and analyse the behaviour of some of the most common types of structures.
  The course covers: equilibrium equations; statically determinate systems; method of joints and method of sections for truss structures; concept of stress and strain; axial and shear force and bending moment diagrams; theory of bending and torsion; design of single reinforced RC beams, concepts of structural steel, elastic and plastic moment capacities of steel beam sections.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, theories and principles underlying the mechanics of solid bodies and Euler–Bernoulli beam theory.
  - Understand the effect of cross sectional shape on the bending and torsional capacity of structural members.
  - Understand the different failure modes of under-reinforced and over-reinforced beam.
  - Idealise real world structures by making appropriate simplifying assumptions.
  - Apply elementary principles of mechanics to determine stresses and deformations arising in structures

  Skills

  - Analyse and solve statically determinate structures.
  - Draw axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams of beams and frames
  - Design/analyse a steel/timber beam
  - Determine the area of steel in singly reinforced concrete beam sections
  - Determine principal stresses
  - Report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and discuss practical implications of the findings
  - Report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and discuss practical implications of the findings
  - Select the most appropriate member type noting that, in order to produce an economical design, the member type should have as low a cost as possible.

  Coursework

  30%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  60%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1117

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Design and Communications 1 (20 credits)

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  Design and Communications 1

  Overview

  This module provides the students with an initial introduction to the design process as well as starts to build the communications skills necessary to communicate their work/ideas to others in the form of written reports and oral presentations. Engineering drawing and use CAD software as it pertains to both the creative process of design, and communicating the final design to others is given specific emphasis in the first semester.
  The second semester focuses more on the creative process of design and communicating the ideas developed. The importance of health and safety to the design process and to civil engineering more widely is addressed in the Disasters and Hazards/Mock Public Inquiry group exercise in semester 2 project week. In the second semester students are introduced to the design process; structural forms and structural idealisation; load paths; three-dimensional behaviour and general stability; behaviour of compression members; truss behaviour; truss connections; structural engineering in practice. In particular the students will design and build a timber footbridge and subsequently give a presentation on their project. In a separate exercise students are required to present their ideas/designs (to satisfy a given brief) via a written report.

  Learning Outcomes

  - A conceptual understanding of how the general design process works, the practical considerations for design, the basic principles of structural design and demonstrate creative and innovative ability in design
  - An understanding of the principles of engineering drawing and develop an ability to produce a conceptual view of engineering structures using basic hand drawing with essential information such as dimensions and lettering.
  - Apply techniques to produce detailed CAD drawings involving various aspects of engineering structure from written instructions.
  - Communication information through the basic principles of technical report writing and the key elements of oral presentations

  Skills

  - Demonstrate competence in CAD drawing
  - Demonstrate competence in hand drawing
  - construct different types of structural models
  - recognise the effects of applied loading on different structural forms
  - understand the structural assembly process
  - draw the load paths for simple structures
  - ability to apply design principals to structural systems
  - begin to have an understanding of the Health & Safety implications of engineering works
  - the ability to learn independently;
  - the ability to apply knowledge to engineering design
  - design and construction skills developed from the assignments.
  - group working through the practical assignments
  - observe and investigate independently
  - report writing and oral presentation
  - Understanding of consistent title block and their role in quality management system
  - Understanding the importance of adopting an inclusive approach of engineering practice including supporting equality and diversity and inclusion
  - Ability to make reasoned ethical choice informed by professional values/code of conduct

  Coursework

  30%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  60%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1122

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Construction Materials (20 credits)

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  Construction Materials

  Overview

  This course introduces common materials used in the construction industry and soil behaviour. It deals with the constituents, manufacture, chemistry, properties and applications of these materials.
  The course also introduces the environmental impacts of construction materials through a discussion on the principles of green specification and the assessment of embodied energy and carbon footprint.
  The geotechnics part of this module begins with understanding Engineering Geology and subsequently progresses through some basic theories and geotechnical analysis.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
  - Develop an appreciation of common construction materials and knowledge of their use and limitations, including understanding common theories developed to allow realistic, safe use
  - Evaluate sustainability issues of materials during the whole life from extraction to application in construction to reuse/recycling at the end of life of the structure
  - Understand the role of environmental impact assessment calculations and green specification in building materials and evaluate the embodied energies in them
  - Evaluate the basic characteristics of soils when used as construction material and develop an appreciation of their formation and classification for engineering applications and potential real behaviour
  - Ability to evaluate the existing stresses in the ground and any changes in them due to construction in short term and long term

  Skills

  - Discuss the major applications of common construction materials
  - Identify the advantages and disadvantages of common construction materials
  - Describe the implications of construction on ground and how they alter the stresses in the ground and therefore the potential consequences in qualitative manner
  - Demonstrate the basis for effective selection of competing alternative materials using life cycle analysis and carbon footprint calculations of civil engineering works
  - Learn independently
  - Work in groups in practical lab environments, including H&S awareness
  - Demonstrate presentation and communication skills
  - Undertake independent research
  - Demonstrate awareness of resource efficiency and sustainability in construction practice

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  40%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1118

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Surveying and Measurement (20 credits)

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  Surveying and Measurement

  Overview

  This course will develop an understanding and application of basic surveying and measurement techniques and the use of total stations to carry out engineering works. The course covers:
  ⦁ Coordinate systems, maps and plans
  ⦁ Instrument errors
  ⦁ Linear measurement methods
  ⦁ Levelling techniques
  ⦁ Basic surveying techniques using theodolite
  ⦁ Open and closed traversing
  ⦁ Setting out of construction works
  ⦁ Surveying techniques using total station
  ⦁ Setting out and measurement of earthworks
  ⦁ Survey of existing structures
  ⦁ Setting out of circular, transition and vertical curves

  Learning Outcomes

  - Display a knowledge of the approaches underpinning surveying and measurement in the engineering context.
  - Display knowledge and understanding of methods for collecting and interpreting surveying data to allow for their application in Civil Engineering works;
  - Awareness of emerging technologies used in modern Surveying
  - Skill to design a site survey leading to the collection of reliable surveying data that may be employed in Engineering works
  - Use of surveying data to solve engineering problems and implement action, while maintaining awareness of limitations and alternatives.
  - Awareness of data quality issues and their application for improving reliability of surveying data.
  - Knowledge of contexts when particular types of surveying data may be needed and employed
  - Ability to apply relevant surveying data to Engineering problems

  Skills

  - Understanding of the need for high quality surveying data for Engineering
  - Understand of the range of surveying approaches that may be adopted in Engineering problem solving
  - Apply surveying methods to collect surveying data to quantify distances, areas, volumes, understanding their limitations and uncertainties associated with them.
  - Know how to analyse and process surveying data for application to solving engineering problems
  - Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of standard surveying techniques and their appropriate use
  - Understanding of team roles and an ability organise in a group to complete complex tasks
  - Application of skills in solving surveying problems, including effective use of available IT facilities
  - Exercise initiative and personal responsibility as a team member or team leader
  - Ability to apply relevant technical skills to collect new surveying data

  Coursework

  0%

  Examination

  40%

  Practical

  60%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1110

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 2

  Core Modules

  Modern Methods of Construction and Digital Technologies (20 credits)

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  Modern Methods of Construction and Digital Technologies

  Overview

  Modern methods of construction refer to off-site, factory production and on-site installation. There have been significant advances in this area since the UK Government’s Transforming Construction Challenge. This module will cover digital approaches to design, construction and management; advancements in modern methods of construction, role of building information modelling, material supply chain and availability to meet current and future demands, IoT, data driven decision making and the concept of whole-life performance of a building or assets.

  Learning Outcomes

  Knowledge and understanding
  On successful completion, a student should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
  • Various material typologies that can facilitate MMC and the challenges in supply chain.
  • Advances in the field of MMC.
  • Design and project management challenges with MMC.
  • Emerging IoT and digital technologies that will influence modern construction.
  Intellectual abilities
  On completion of the module students should be able to:
  • Discern the suitability of material typologies based on supply chain sustainability.
  • Apply data-driven decision in achieving efficiency savings in construction.
  • Evaluate the environmental credentials of competing material typologies.

  Skills

  Subject-specific skills
  On successful completion, a student should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
  • Strengths and limitations of various forms of MMC over traditional brick/mortar builds.
  • Regulations concerning BIM and MMC.
  
  Transferable skills
  On successful completion, a student should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
  • Ability to create a BIM model and explain salient features.
  • Ability to perform life cycle costing and carbon footprint using simplified procedure.
  • Ability to apply IoT and data driven decision making to other fields.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2118

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Engineering for a Changing Environment (20 credits)

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  Engineering for a Changing Environment

  Overview

  This module will consider how our environment is changing and the role of civil engineers to both mitigate this change and adapt to it. The module will present the science of the climate emergency, which is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity. It will set out how as civil engineers must reframe everything we do in order to prevent further climate change (climate mitigation) and discuss the myriad of ways that engineers are adapting to the changes that we are already experiencing (climate adaption).
  International targets that have been set to slow and ultimately prevent further global warming will be discussed with a particular focus on how these apply to what we do as civil engineers. The infrastructure we create contributes 70% of all existing global greenhouse gas emissions, so civil engineers have a key role in rethinking how that infrastructure should be designed, built and operated to reduce these emissions. The module will introduce students to the concept of net zero carbon and will discuss how we use whole life cycle carbon footprinting to make informed decisions about how we design, create, maintain and use infrastructure. Concepts including efficient design, designing out waste, embodied and operational carbon will be covered. Students will also be asked to consider an engineer’s role to question if new infrastructure is actually needed and/or to facilitate behavioural change for end users.
  As the effects of global warming can already be seen and (even with effective climate mitigation strategies) will increase over the following decades, the module will also consider how engineers must adapt to changes in climate (climate adaption). This will be done through case studies considering issues such as extreme rainfall, drought, and sea level change.
  In this module the following topics are covered:
  • the causes and consequences of past, present and future environmental change and a civil engineer’s role in mitigating and adapting to these changes
  • the concept of net zero carbon and how it applies to the civil engineering industry
  • the strategies that can be used to reduce the operational carbon of buildings and infrastructure
  • how to calculate the embodied carbon in a development, by taking off quantities and applying appropriate carbon factors
  • apply the principles of lean design to reduce embodied carbon impacts from designs
  • how to balance any trade-offs between decreasing operational carbon in buildings by increasing embodied carbon
  • scenarios where engineers are already adapting to climate change (eg extreme rainfall, drought, and sea level change)
  • how to use sustainability assessments (CEEQUAL, BREEAM etc) for construction projects
  
  The assessment involves project-orientated group work with a substantial amount of independent learning. Students will need to apply key theoretical concepts and analysis techniques to real life case study examples, allowing students to formulate the results of conceptual assessments in the form of clear, concise and coherent technical reports.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Understand the causes and consequences of environmental change and a civil engineer’s responsibility to address these.
  - Be aware of the many ways a civil engineer can achieve net zero carbon to mitigate environmental changes.
  - Be familiar with scenarios where engineers are already adapting to environmental change, and how engineers are responding to this.
  - Be able to calculate the embodied carbon in a development, by taking off quantities and applying appropriate carbon factors

  Skills

  - Be able to apply key theoretical concepts and analysis techniques to real life case study examples, allowing students to formulate the results of conceptual assessments in the form of clear, concise and coherent technical reports.
  - Independent learning
  - Project-orientated group work

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  40%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2167

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Design and Communications 2 (20 credits)

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  Design and Communications 2

  Overview

  The content of this module focuses on developing students Communication skills (mainly Semester 1) and also on developing their skills in Engineering design (mainly semester 2).
  
  On the communication side the module focuses on developing student’s communications skills, in particular the development of professional communication skills necessary for a career in the Civil Engineering profession. The course content includes: personal transferable skills for job applications, eg drafting effective CVs, letters of application, and Interview skills. The role of the professional institutions and chartership for career progression is also introduced to students. Students are introduced to the principles of technical report writing. Similarly guidance on effective oral presentations is provided. The role of Ethics and Sustainability in Civil Engineering are embedded within the module. The module includes a major 4 day group role playing exercise (Mock Public Enquiry or Disasters and Hazards Exercise).
  
  In semester 2 the module introduces students to preliminary and detailed design of engineering solutions with a significant structural component. This is achieved through an assignment.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Recognise the importance of effective communication skills in Civil Engineering. More precisely they should be able to recognise the benefits of effective communication skills in both job applications (drafting CVs & letters of application, interviews, online/telephone interviews) and in professional practice (oral presentations, written reports).
  - Participants should be able to recognise the importance of Civil Engineering to society and the ethical responsibilities required by the profession.
  - Students should also know and understand the processes involved in engineering design; in particular understand the distinction between preliminary and detailed design and know that design is an iterative, rather than linear, process.
  - On completion of the module students should be able to recognise criteria required by employers in job advertisements and identify transferable skills that may be relevant
  - develop suitable interview strategies for job applications
  - understand the importance of focused oral presentations
  - outline the importance of the role played by Ethics and Sustainability in Civil Engineering
  - demonstrate the importance of dealing with the public and listening/negotiating with stake holders; this includes recognising relevant stake holders from wider society that may be implicated/impacted by Civil Engineering developments
  - Students should also be able to formulate a design sequence to reach a solution
  - Propose a viable solution and carry out calculations to determine the size of structural elements.

  Skills

  - Draft effective CVs and letters of application/application forms
  - develop appropriate interview strategies
  - give clear and focused oral presentations
  - source data and summarise it effectively in written form and effective use of graphics
  - cite information sources in a recognised manner and to avoid potential plagiarism issues
  - Apply professional standards to Civil Engineering practice.
  - assimilate the information provided (for their design projects)
  - recognise the critical aspects/features of the design problem
  - Propose a preliminary solution and calculate sizes for a viable solution.
  - The ability to work independently and to summarise information from multiple sources and to source information from diverse sources
  - to organise and work collectively in a group
  - to effectively summarise information and present it in a concise manner in written form or orally
  - the ability to work in a team and the ability to break down the work into clear tasks
  - the ability to break down the work into clear tasks
  - the ability to present calculations and drawings in a clear and tidy manner.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2164

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Project Management and Engineering Data (20 credits)

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  Project Management and Engineering Data

  Overview

  This module aims to introduce the student to management aspects of discrete projects and of the construction process as a whole. It facilitates a general appreciation of the various problems encountered in managing construction contracts and the skills and techniques required to tackle such problems. The module also develops the understanding of statistical modelling methods used in the collection and interpretation of data in engineering projects.

  Learning Outcomes

  - The construction process and the various phases through which construction projects go
  - The principles of engineering economy
  - Financial aspects of the construction process
  - Contract planning and control
  - Contract law and ICE conditions of contract
  - The basis of response surface methods
  - The application of optimisation techniques to engineering problems
  - The design of experiments
  - Approaches to the analysis of experimental data
  - Understand the construction process, life cycle and the various phases through which construction projects go
  - Understand the financial aspects of the construction process
  - Understand and apply contract planning and control methods
  - Appreciate the legal and contractual aspects relevant to construction projects
  - Be able to demonstrate insight in to tackling research problems using statistical techniques
  - Appreciate the quality issues associated with data handling
  - Be able to critically reflect on the monitoring and management processes associated with a significant engineering project

  Skills

  - View the planning and progress of construction projects logically and systematically
  - Apply project planning and scheduling techniques
  - Apply cost management techniques
  - Explain the salient features of contract law and ICE form of contract
  - Use standard statistical techniques for data collection, analysis and presentation
  - Use partial differential calculus for response surface modelling of engineering data
  - Use a range of optimisation techniques to aid decision making
  - Implement data modelling and optimisation techniques in numerical computing software
  - The ability to solve civil engineering management problems through mathematical analysis
  - The ability to critically investigate the rôle of data in construction and project management
  - The reflective evaluation of work in which the student was involved
  - The solution of non-routine problems
  - The development of solutions from an initial idea
  - The solution of some project management problems through systematic analysis
  - The ability to learn independently

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  80%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2166

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Structural Mechanics (20 credits)

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  Structural Mechanics

  Overview

  This Module covers theoretical mechanics and its application within element sizing (steel and reinforced concrete). Topics include:
  
  Shear stress; bending and twisting of thin-walled open sections and closed sections; and Strut buckling – in relation to theoretical mechanics
  Introduction to element design in Reinforced Concrete, e.g calculating (and designing for) bending and shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams;
  Introduction to element design in Structural steel, e.g. Bending capacity of Universal Beams and axial capacity of Universal Columns.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Elastic behaviour of members subject to shear and torsion loads
  - Elastic Eulers behaviour of columns and its impact on design;
  - How the principles are applied in determining the size and shape of structural elements
  - Determine the shear stress and angle of twist in due to torsional loading and determine the shear stress distribution in beams of different cross-sections subject to transverse loading
  - Assess the buckling loads for columns and recognise when buckling stability of structures may arise
  - Recognise modes of failure of structural elements and calculate the size of structural member necessary to support a given load
  - Recognise the connection between the sustainability and the design issues covered
  - Design members in structural steel for tension, compression or bending and design simple bolted/welded connections
  - Design members in reinforced concrete for compression and bending

  Skills

  - Identify various modes of failure of columns depending on their support conditions
  - Describe the behaviour of reinforced concrete sections in bending and shear
  - Critically analyse failure modes of structural elements and the connections in structural steelwork
  - Identify the shear flow in closed and open sections and the distribution of shear stress in each case
  - Ability to report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and validate theoretical approaches
  - Ability to learn independently
  - Ability to solve structural analysis problems using hand calculations and computer software

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  30%

  Practical

  10%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2162

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Geotechnics 2 (20 credits)

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  Geotechnics 2

  Overview

  This Module covers theoretical Geotechnics and its application in routine foundation design. Topics include:
  
  Identification and classification of soils
  Stresses in the ground and pore water pressure
  Seepage and permeability of soils
  Shear strength of soils
  Compressibility and consolidation characteristics
  Foundation Design (pad/pile)

  Learning Outcomes

  - Identification, classification of soils: stresses in the ground and pore water pressure: seepage and permeability, shear strength (Basic understanding)
  - Shear strength, compressibility, consolidation (comprehensive understanding) and Foundation design
  - Hands-on experience in dealing with soils (laboratory): Identification, classification and permeability
  - Hands-on experience in dealing with soils (laboratory): Shear strength and consolidation
  - Calculate the stresses and pore water pressure in the ground before and after foundation loading
  - Calculate seepage flow and pore water pressure due to seepage pressure
  - Calculate strength parameters for undrained and drained conditions
  - Calculate consolidation time and settlement and reduction in settlement time due to radial consolidation
  - Evaluate the foundation requirements for ground conditions such as granular and fine soils
  - Alternative design (Pad and pile foundations) and settlement considerations

  Skills

  - Identify soils and give appropriate names and classify soils according to Standards (BS)
  - Evaluate strength and consolidation parameters from raw data obtained on the laboratory
  - Settlement and stability analysis and acceleration of consolidation using vertical drains or other means
  - Ability to report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and validate theoretical approaches
  - Ability to learn independently
  - Ability to solve structural analysis problems using hand calculations

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  60%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2117

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 3

  Core Modules

  Industrial Project (40 credits)

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  Industrial Project

  Overview

  Students are required to propose and undertake a project based on their industrial work. The project should align with one or more of the core subjects (Structures, Geotechnics, Hydraulic, Environment, Structural materials) or any other relevant engineering topics. For such student led projects in industrial setting, there should be at least one industrial supervisor who provide weekly supervision. The students will be assigned a suitable academic mentor. As an alternative students are allowed to choose from a list of Research projects proposed by academic supervisors. Research projects will be offered on a range of subjects including Structures, Geotechnics, Hydraulic, Environment, Structural materials or any other engineering topics.

  Learning Outcomes

  - develop an ability to investigate an unfamiliar subject area and to produce a clear plan of action to meet the required objectives
  - critical interpretation of existing data-base and understand how the new project would contribute to further the knowledge
  - aware of health and safety associated with the project and be able to facilitate such aspects in the proposed investigation if required
  - develop required testing facility (or numerical and analytical tools), if required in conjunction with the health and safety associated with the proposed investigation and systematic approach to identify the key variable required for the investigation
  - develop required testing facility (or numerical and analytical tools), if required in conjunction with the health and safety associated with the proposed investigation and systematic approach to identify the key variable required for the investigation
  - Interpretation of the new data in the lights of the existing knowledge that leads to a possible new knowledge
  - present the work in a clear, concise manner so that an individual who is not an expert in the topic would be able to gain new understanding by reading the report
  - formulate a research proposal that is innovative (not necessarily novel) while giving an adequate consideration to health and safety issuers and existing facility for fulfilling the required testing/analytical/statistical programmes
  - use the exiting equipment (or other means of investigating the topic) or modify or develop new ways of investigating the topic while giving adequate consideration to health and safety issues
  - critically analyse the new data and compare them within the exiting framework or develop a new framework
  - time management and report the progress to wider audience when required and be able to clarify technical and practical matters
  - develop skills in technical writing and be able to convey the knowledge to audience who may not be an expert in the topic

  Skills

  - study independently; plan and manage a task; tackle an unfamiliar problem; gather information from a variety of sources; perform experimental work competently;
  - make effective use of IT facilities;
  - produce a well written substantial report; explain and discuss work with others.
  - Knowledge and understanding of the principles of gathering information on a topic and evaluating its significance.
  - develop skills in technical writing and be able to convey the knowledge to audience who may not be an expert in the topic
  - Use of digital resources and other information sources.
  - Time management, work scheduling and project management
  - Field/Factory/Laboratory skills including handling different instruments

  Coursework

  80%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  CIV3106

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Structures 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Structures 3

  Overview

  This course introduces more advanced topics in structural analysis and design, including matrix stiffness analysis of statically determinant and indeterminate structures; plastic analysis of continuous beams, frames and slabs; advanced buckling analysis and design fundamentals of steel members; and some design aspects of typical buildings.

  Learning Outcomes

  - Matrix analysis method of different one and two-dimensional structures with different loading and boundary conditions
  - How to perform plastic analysis of steel beams and frames and RC slabs
  - Essential design aspects of multistorey steel frame buildings and the construction of basic BIM models
  - Design of timber structural members
  - The fundamental behaviour of statically indeterminate structures
  - The principles of matrix analysis of structures
  - The basis of plastic analysis of continuous beams, frames and slabs
  - The basis of column buckling design curves, steel section classification and lateral torsional buckling of beams
  - Loading paths and design priciples of multistorey steel buildings

  Skills

  - Perform the stiffness method of analysis through application of boundary conditions, application of external loading and solving the stiffness matrix problem
  - Determine the plastic collapse mechanisms and perform plastic analysis of the plastic analysis of beams, frames and slabs
  - Determine the flexural buckling, distorsional & local buckling loads of steel columns and lateral torsional & local buckling of steel
  - Produce the basic design of multistorey steel buildings
  - Develop basic BIM models
  - The ability to solve routine and non-routine problems
  - The ability to apply design principles to structural examples
  - The ability to learn independently
  - The ability to trace the load path through different structures
  - The ability to use structural analysis and BIM software

  Coursework

  10%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  80%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3164

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Whole Life Management of Structures (20 credits)

  ×

  Whole Life Management of Structures

  Overview

  Historically, civil engineering designs were aimed at minimising the initial construction costs alone. However, with increasing maintenance, repair and rehabilitation costs of structures, it is now realised that appropriate whole life management strategies are vitally important for achieving the lowest whole life costs. This module will provide an overview of techniques and tool kits available for effective asset management based on whole life principles. In details the module will cover topics such as Service Life Planning, Durability Design, Whole Life Costing, Maintenance Strategies, Service Life Prediction, Life Cycle Impact Assessment and End of Life Management. Appropriate examples relating to buildings and structures will be provided to demonstrate the usefulness of the aforementioned topics.

  Learning Outcomes

  Knowledge and understanding of
  • The concept of whole life value and the benefit of whole life value based approach over conventional deemed-to-satisfy approach.
  • Methods to carry out service life planning and material and environmental factors that influence the service life prediction.
  • The concept of maintenance management of civil infrastructure and its importance in the sustainability of the construction industry.
  Intellectual Abilities
  • Understand the concepts, tools and techniques for whole life management and their application through case studies so that decision-making uncertainty can be reduced on the basis of sound management principles.
  • Make effective choice between competing alternatives based on whole life management concept so that the whole life costs of structures can be reduced.

  Skills

  Practical Skills
  • Appreciate the ‘time-value of money’ concept and its application in achieving the best in construction investment.
  • Appreciate the durability design principles and their role in reducing the whole life costs of structures.
  • The ability to carry out Service Life Predictions for concrete structures exposed to selected extreme environments.
  Transferable Skills
  • Demonstrate the usefulness of service life planning in achieving infrastructure sustainability.
  • The ability to apply whole life value concept to a civil engineering project.
  • The ability to write reports on whole life value based design approach.

  Coursework

  80%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3154

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Durability of Structures (20 credits)

  ×

  Durability of Structures

  Overview

  The deterioration of structures and methods of their assessment and restoration are the main emphasis of this module. Students will be introduced to various methods of assessing the condition of buildings and bridges and techniques for their maintenance and repair. Several case studies will be discussed in order to relate the knowledge from this module to structures in service.

  Learning Outcomes

  Knowledge and Understanding of:
  • problems associated with different structural materials in various types of structures;
  • methods to investigate the causes of deterioration and defects in structures;
  • techniques which can be used to repair/strengthen existing structures.
  
  Intellectual Abilities
  You will be able to:
  • inspect/assess various types of structures in an attempt to determine their existing condition and likely durability;
  • propose suitable repair/rehabilitation techniques.

  Skills

  Practical Skills
  You will be able to:
  • differentiate the behaviour of different structural materials in different exposure environments;
  • appreciate strengths and limitations of different inspection techniques and test methods;
  • evaluate strengths and limitations of different maintenance management systems;
  • compare strengths and limitations of different repair strategies and methods of maintaining a structure under different exposure conditions.
  
  Transferable Skills
  The course will enhance the following transferable skills:
  • the ability to write reports on structural investigations;
  • critically investigate mechanisms of deterioration of structures in service;
  • the ability to deal with the restoration of structures in a pragmatic manner.

  Coursework

  80%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3122

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Geotechnics 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Geotechnics 3

  Overview

  This module builds upon Geotechnics 2 to deal with further practical applications of Geotechnics. It deals with site assessment and characterisation from a combined geotechnical / geo-environmental perspective. The course also addresses the design of simple cantilever and gravity retaining walls, ground improvement and practical work with computerised applications related to problems of seepage and slope stability.
  
  The course includes the following topics:
  desk studies; site conceptual modelling; environmental & engineering geophysics; boreholes & sampling; sampling disturbance; in-situ testing; design parameters from site investigation; environmental impact assessments; use of geosynthetics, ground improvement techniques, slope stability, retaining wall design.

  Learning Outcomes

  - The environmental, social and economic factors affecting design and an awareness of how they are assessed
  - The process of site characterisation, from preliminary conceptual design to evaluation of data and extraction of parameters for design
  - The techniques and tools used in practice for investigating sites, their advantages and limitations
  - How to design simple retaining walls
  - A range of different ground improvement techniques
  - The application of computer packages to problems of seepage and slope stability
  - Define, apply and formulate conceptual models
  - Demonstrate familiarity with site investigation practice
  - Recognise the advantages and limitations of different site investigation techniques
  - Calculate the bending moment and shear force in a cantilever retaining wall
  - Deal with problems and remediation of slope instability
  - Recognise the usage of geotextiles in civil engineering and design retaining walls

  Skills

  - Understand the process in developing Environmental Impact Assessments
  - Design and plan a site investigation
  - Select appropriate site investigation techniques for a range of possible situations
  - Extract design parameters from site investigation data
  - Design a gravity wall and a sheet pile wall according to given criteria
  - Design for slope instability
  - Carry out design with geosynthetics
  - Use a geotechnical computer design package
  - The ability to deal with complex information
  - The ability to solve non-routine problems
  - The ability to both learn independently and to work within a team
  - The ability to develop solutions from initial ideas

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  80%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3165

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core