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MODULE TITLE	Structural Materials	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENG2200DA	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Aleksandar Pavic (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	4	0	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	25

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module explores the materials used in civil engineering structures. You will revisit aspects of materials science to explore the behaviour of construction materials and extend your knowledge of properties relevant to design of infrastructure and buildings. During the module, you will complete a range of practical investigations into the current use of materials and use literature review techniques to identify emerging innovations. These will inform your conceptual design response to a group project, developing material specifications and estimating quantities for a structure and associated infrastructure.

This module encourages you to apply all the knowledge you have learned during your programme so far and gives you the confidence to merge these skills with new practice. Finally, the module will equip with skills to enhance conceptual design skills, enhance your knowledge of man-made and natural civil engineering materials and improve your understanding of construction health and safety issues.

Pre-requisite ENG1204DA Materials

AIMS - intentions of the module

The intentions of this module are to raise your awareness of the design process using common structural materials. It aims to give you knowledge of the manufacture and properties of man-made civil engineering materials, particularly for their use and suitability in construction. In addition, it teaches you the statutory obligations for safety incumbent on all those working in Civil Engineering.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 Appreciate the properties of materials and their selection for the common range of civil engineering applications

2 Recognise the requirements and priorities of civil engineering professionals and their professional institutions

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

3 Apply theoretical understanding and models to engineering design in a systematic way

4 Apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

5 Demonstrate advanced research and report writing skills

6 Reveal improved precision in observation and data handling

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Materials in design:

Selection and specification
Evaluation and design
Durability
Sustainability and embodied energy

Structural materials:

Structural Steel
Concrete
Masonry
Timber
State of the art embodied energy calculations for construction materials

The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical exercises and project work.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	40.00	Guided Independent Study	20.00	Placement / Study Abroad	90.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	8	Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	8	Tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	24	Laboratory and field work
Guided independent study	20	Guided independent study
Placement	90	Learning at work

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Coursework – laboratory report	40	2000 words	1,3,6	Written comments on report. Analysis exemplar based on combined data sets
Coursework – materials portfolio	60	5000 words and word-equivalent figures and drawings	All	Written comments on report and BART sheet

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
Coursework – laboratory report	Coursework – laboratory report	1,3,6	Referral/deferral period
Coursework – materials portfolio	Coursework – materials portfolio	All	Referral/deferral period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment.. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE:

http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Expedition Workshed:

materials https://expeditionworkshed.org/materials/

ICE:

Virtual library e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction Materials and Green Materials https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/
Knowledge and resources https://www.ice.org.uk/knowledge-and-resources/civil-engineering-resources

Institution of Structural Engineers:

Essential Knowledge Texts 5, 6 & 7 https://www.istructe.org/shop/essential-knowledge-series
The Structural Engineer https://www.istructe.org/thestructuralengineer/
Structures journal https://www.istructe.org/about-us/what-we-do/structures-journal/

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	Chudley, R, Greeno, R	Building Construction Handbook (e-book)	11th	Elsevier Science and Technology	2016	978-1-317-44215-8	[Library]
Set	Soutsos, M. and Domone, P. L. J.	Construction materials : their nature and behaviour (e-book)	5th	CRC Press	2018	978-1-351-67463-8	[Library]
Set	Hering, H.	How to Write Technical Reports: Understandable Structure, Good Design, Convincing Presentation (e-book)	2nd	Springer Berlin Heidelberg	2019	978-3-662-58107-0	[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ENG1204DA
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Monday 06 March 2017	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 04 October 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Materials, Structures, Construction, Sustainable Development

ENG2200DA - Structural Materials (2023)