Advanced Structural Engineering (ECMM108)
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Module status - Active
Module description status - Inactive
Credits - 15
College code - EMP
Academic year - 2013/4
Module staff
- Dr Khurram Wadee (M.K.Wadee@exeter.ac.uk) - Convenor
Duration (weeks) - term 1
11 weeks
Duration (weeks) - term 2
11 weeks
Duration (weeks) - term 3
0
Number students taking module (anticipated)
18
Module description
In the late 20th century, the understanding of structural engineering came on in leaps and bounds, and the depth and breadth of knowledge in this field has continued to gather pace.
Using the case study method, you will further refine your knowledge of the most current and advanced concepts in designing and assessing safe structures. This module covers specific challenges, such as computational modeling, plate bending theory, limit analysis, buckling and twisting, thermal integrity, vibration, and earthquake design.
Module aims
The general aim of this module is to extend the understanding of structural behaviour by studying new advanced concepts in the context of design and/or assessment of structures.
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 E1, MU1, MU4, ME1 - ME3, MP1, MP2 and 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 structural behaviour and appropriate tools for analysis.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 2. show developed appropriate mathematical skills necessary for complex structural analyses.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 3. demonstrate independent learning skills, and the ability to apply judgmental and critical skills in selecting appropriate methods of analysis.
Syllabus plan
The syllabus will be based on the following main themes:
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
---|---|---|
22 | 128 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
---|---|---|
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 11 | Tutorials |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 11 | Seminars |
Guided independent study | 128 | Guided independent study |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
---|---|---|
50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
---|---|---|---|---|
Formal Examinationort and oral 1 | 50 | 2 hours | All | Written |
Coursework written report 1 | 12.5 | 2 hours | All | Written |
Coursework written report 2 | 12.5 | 2 hours | All | Written |
Coursework written report 3 | 12.5 | 2 hours | All | Written |
Coursework written report 4 | 12.5 | 2 hours | All | 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 | Examination | 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 examinaton 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
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
- ,Dynamics of Structures: theory and applications to earthquake engineering,Chopra AK,2nd,Prentice Hall,2001,624.17 CHO,000-0-130-86973-2,
- ,Stability of Structures,Bazant, Z. P. & Cedolin, L,,Oxford University Press. Also available in paperback from Dover Publications,1989,624.171 BAZ,000-0-195-05529-2,
- ,Reinforced Concrete - Mechanics and Design,MacGregor, J G,3rd,Prentice Hall,1997,620.137 MAC,000-0-132-33974-9,
- ,Stress, Stability and Chaos in Structural Engineering: An energy approach,El Naschie M S,,McGraw-Hill,1990,624.171 ELN,000-0-077-07310-X,
- ,Concepts and of Finite Element Analysis,Cook; R.D. et al,4th,Wiley,2002,515.35 COO,,
- ,Strip method Design handbook,Hillerborg, A,1,Taylor and Francis,1996,,978-0419187400,
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Module ECTS
7.5
NQF level (module)
5
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
19/11/12
Last revision date
19/11/12