Civil Engineering Design Studies (ECM3161)
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Module status - Active
Module description status - Inactive
Credits - 15
College code - EMP
Academic year - 2014/5
Module staff
- Dr Raziyeh Farmani (R.Farmani@exeter.ac.uk) - Convenor
Duration (weeks) - term 1
0
Duration (weeks) - term 2
11
Duration (weeks) - term 3
0
Number students taking module (anticipated)
61
Module description
"The Bird's Nest" Olympic stadium was a triumphant engineering project - but what were the design and construction methods behind this masterpiece? The case study element of this course explores civil engineering feats such as this; enhancing your industry design knowledge.
This module brings to life the civil engineering profession by practically introducing you to every aspect of construction management, analysing real design case studies and by taking a more advanced look at composite structure. An outstanding opportunity is also offered here to connect with industry via a student counselling scheme enabling you to interview mentors in their workplace.
In order to link with future engineering talent, companies such as ARUPS, Halcrow, Mouchell and South West Water open their doors and provide contact with their professional engineers to exchange knowledge; giving you the chance to make invaluable contacts for employment.
Prerequisite module: ECM2108, ECM2109, ECM3155, ECM3156, ECM3157 or equivalent
Module aims
By the end of this course you will have integrated the knowledge obtained from previous modules with new experience of construction management and further composite design. Completing the design case study project will also have improved your team-work, presentation skills and knowledge by exposing you to a variety of existing structures and engineering projects and enabling you to explore the conceptual design, materials, structural systems and problem-solving involved in their design and construction.
This module covers Specific Learning Outcomes in Engineering, which apply to accredited programmes at Bachelors/MEng/Masters level. These contribute to the educational requirements for CEng registration (as defined under the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence � UK-SPEC).
This module correlates to references U1, U3, E1, E2, D1, D4, S1 - S5, P5, MU2, MU4, ME2, MD1, MS2, MP1, MP2, GM3, GM4. These references are indices of the specific learning outcomes expected of Bachelors/MEng/Masters candidates set out in UK-SPEC, codified with reference to systems used by professional accrediting institutions. A full list of the standards can be found on the Engineering Council's website, at http://www.engc.org.uk
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. understand construction management techniques and processes;
- 2. comprehend the roles of the various professionals in construction, the contractual arrangements between them, and the reasons behind the adoption of various forms of contract;
- 3. recognise a firm understanding of the issues of safety in construction;
- 4. appreciate the requirements and priorities of civil engineering professionals and their professional institutions;
- 5. demonstrate detailed design knowledge of a chosen type of civil engineering system or structure, with an understanding of different possible design scenarios;
- 6. carry out structural work according to structural design codes.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 7. apply your engineering knowledge to the analysis and design of real systems and structures and to processes in construction.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 8. show improved small-group working skills, and presentation techniques;
- 9. illustrate strong abilities in reporting, analysis and objective criticism.
Syllabus plan
selected institution lectures, lectures and workshops by visiting professors and other external speakers, career counselling by professional civil engineers;
- lectures on CDM, health and safety, construction contracts, site supervision and management;
- different contract types and relevance to project objectives;
- claims and variations under contract;
- case study on a major construction project, looking at design criteria, design principles, construction, safety and environmental considerations.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 103 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 27 | Lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 5 | Tutorials |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 5 | Workshops |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Site/works visits |
| Guided independent study | 103 | Preparation; private study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | Not applicable |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework construction management report and presentation | 30 | A short report (up to 3000 words) and a 15+5 min presentation | 1-4, 8,9 | Oral (lecturer and peer review) and written |
| Coursework design case study | 30 | 15+5 min group presentation | 1-9 | Oral (lecturer and peer review) and written |
| Coursework composite structure design | 25 | 3 hand-ins | 5,6 | Oral |
| Coursework log book | 15 | n/a | 1-7 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| All above | Coursework (100%) | All | Completed over summer with a deadline in August |
Re-assessment notes
If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Kennard, M (Ed.) "Civil Engineering Procedure" 6th, ICE Publishing, ISBN: 978-0727735249.
Delatte, N. (2010) �Failure literacy in structural engineering�, Engineering Structures, 32, pp. 1952-1954.
The Steel Construction Institute (eds Davison, Buick, Owens, Graham, W) 2003 Steel Designers� Manual 6th The Steel Construction Institute (Blackwell Science Ltd)
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
http://www.cpdlectures.com
ELE �http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Not applicable
Module ECTS
7.5
Module pre-requisites
ECM2108 Construction Methods and Materials
ECM2109 Structures
ECM3155 Structural Engineering
ECM3156 Civil Engineering Hydraulics
ECM3157 Geotechnics 2
Module co-requisites
None
NQF level (module)
6
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
19/11/2012
Last revision date
09/10/2013
Key words search
Civil engineering; design; construction management.