ENGM037 - Digital Design (2023)

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MODULE TITLEDigital Design CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENGM037 MODULE CONVENERDr Alessandro Tombari (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 20
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will help you to develop the skills required of a civil engineer working in today’s construction industry.  You will develop an understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM), including an introduction to basic modelling techniques, model navigation, review and interrogation as part of a collaborative design review process, dimension coordination from the model in support of site survey works, clash detection, buildability reviews, visual representation of construction sequences, temporary works planning and project logistical planning.  During the module you will use industry software to create, from scratch, building models, which you can then interrogate and analyse to give you the best possible understanding of the use of this technology.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is for you to have the knowledge and skills to select the best method of design visualisation, maybe sketching, technical drawing or BIM, to work towards a successful project.  You will understand the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and be able to use them confidently.

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

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

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems;
2. Awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering;
3. Evaluate available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Use engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed;
5. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate;
6. Consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards;
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts;
8. Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

9. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations;
10. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used.

 

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

Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:

  • Model space, coordinates and resolution
  • Technical Drawing, Projections, and Perspective
  • Two - Dimensional visualisation (AutoDesk AutoCAD)
  • Three - Dimensional visualisation (AutoDesk REVIT and MicroStation)
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) and importing of survey data sets
  • Construction Sequencing and Temporary Works
  • Visualisation of Data (AutoDesk NavisWorks)
  • Effective Dissemination of Information (PDF, Sequences, Virtual Reality and Fly-Throughs)

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 44.00 Guided Independent Study 106.00 Placement / Study Abroad 0.00
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities 22 Lectures (11 x 2 hours)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities 22 Workshops (11 x 2 hours)
Guided independent study 28 Research and wider reading
Guided independent study 28 Preparation for workshops
Guided independent study 50 Module assessments

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Worksheets during workshop sessions   1-10 Answer sheets

 

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
2D Design Project 50 10 pages of A4 1-10 Written
3D Visualisation Project 50 10 pages of A4 1-10 Written

 

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
2D Design Project 2D Design Project (10 pages of A4 1-10 Referral/deferral period
3D Visualisation Project 3D Visualisation Project (10 pages of A4) 1-10 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 50%) 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 50%.

Where there are practical reasons why the original form of assessment on a module cannot be replicated for referral or deferral purposes, an alternative form of assessment must be used. Examples of when this approach is justified include where the original assessment relied on fieldwork, group work, access to specialist equipment, or input from visiting staff; or where the process of assessment throughout the module was intricate, involving many assessments. The method of reassessment should address as many of the module’s intended learning outcomes as is possible.

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:

Building Information Modelling, Andre Borrmann, ISBN 9783319928623.

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Monday 14 November 2022 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 28 July 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Model Space, Technical Drawing, Projections, Building Information Modelling, Survey Data