Civil Engineering Materials and Design
Semester 2, 2018
Staff
Teaching schedule
Three blocks covering each material in turn:
• structural timber block 1
• structural steel block 2
• reinforced concrete block 3
Lecture 1: Tuesday, 5pm – 6pm, 201N-346
Lecture 2: Wednesday, 1pm – 2pm, 201N-346
Tutorial: Friday, 3pm – 4pm, LibB28/109-B28
Calendar notes
Properties and manufacturing of concrete, steel and timber structural products. Design principles and examples for concrete, steel and timber members. .
This course will provide an introduction to the three main structural engineering materials, structural steel (heavy and light gauge), structural timber and its derivatives and reinforced concrete (in that order), plus some additional engineering materials. The course will cover how the materials are made, their properties, and how they are used in practice. The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the general concepts behind the design and use of these materials, both separately and when acting together to produce a composite solution. Design problems and methodologies will be presented at a basic level as appropriate to the scope of the course.
On successful completion of the course, students will gain knowledge and appreciation of the manufacture and properties of reinforced concrete, structural steel and timber and the range of engineering applications to which they are put.
Demonstrations and presentations will be given, as appropriate to the material, illustrating
important aspects of the material manufacture and/or behaviour under load.
This course also draws on your experiences from the Structures Day held in August (date TBC). This will be especially useful for the timber and concrete modules, less so for the steel module. Students will be asked to bring along their Structures Day course book at times during the lectures and tutorials to refresh their memory of certain activities undertaken.
Intended learning outcomes |
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Benefits and limitations of concrete, steel and timber: Students will be able to show an awareness of the benefits and limitations of concrete, steel and timber. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding the methods of manufacture of each material and the how this influences the material properties: Students will be able to understand the design and construction concepts of how the materials are commonly used in practice, including when one or more material is acting together compositely. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding design and construction concepts of how the materials are commonly used in practice: The student will be able to answer questions about the important mechanical properties of each material (concrete, steel and timber) and how these arise from their methods of manufacture/production. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding the manufacture/production of the civil engineering materials steel, concrete and timber and their properties: The student will be able to answer questions about the methods of manufacture/production for concrete, steel and timber and how they influence the material properties. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Benefits and limitations of concrete, steel and timber: Students will be able to show an awareness of the benefits and limitations of concrete, steel and timber. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding the methods of manufacture of each material and the how this influences the material properties: Students will be able to understand the design and construction concepts of how the materials are commonly used in practice, including when one or more material is acting together compositely. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding design and construction concepts of how the materials are commonly used in practice: The student will be able to answer questions about the important mechanical properties of each material (concrete, steel and timber) and how these arise from their methods of manufacture/production. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Understanding the manufacture/production of the civil engineering materials steel, concrete and timber and their properties: The student will be able to answer questions about the methods of manufacture/production for concrete, steel and timber and how they influence the material properties. |
No related attributes |
No related assessments |
Coursework
No description given
Exam rules
Two tests on timber and steel, each weighting 25%
Test #1 Timber 25%, Tuesday 21st August, 18.00 - 20.00; OGGB3/260-098
Test #2 Steel 25%, To be determined
One exam weighting 50%. Note that the final exam comprises 6 questions, one each on steel and timber and 4 questions on concrete. This gives equal weighting for each of the three materials covered.
Inclusive learning
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.
Other assessment rules
No description given
Academic integrity
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