To develop an understanding of civil engineering design, with particular reference to structural design, to a level where design decisions can be set in a holistic context and be supported by detailed calculations using the relevant Codes of Practice.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
LO1 To engage students with the actual design process from initial concept to final detailed design with an emphasis on gathering a deep understanding of the principles of structural design by focusing on stakeholders' requirements.
LO2 To define the best solution for users’ requirements from a structural, functional, social, economic and environmental point of view by focusing on sustainability, professionalism, ethics health and safety and EDI principles.
LO3 To carry out calculations for the structural design according to the European Codes of Practice.
LO4 To prepare structural models in engineering software and carry out computer analysis to design different structures.

• Conceptual design: design process, selection of structural typologies and selection of structural materials.
• Introduction to design: European design codes, permissible stress design, limit state design, actions, combinations of actions, the partial factor of safety and global factor of safety.
• Introduction to reinforced concrete structures: characteristic and design materials strength, description of the structural systems and elements, serviceability, durability and stability requirements.
• Design of reinforced concrete structures: analysis of sections, analysis of slab, analysis of beams, analysis of frames, structural modelling and structural analysis.
• Introduction to steel structures: material behaviour, description of the structural systems, connections, section classifications.
• Design of steel structures: tension members, compression members, local buckling, lateral/torsional buckling, joints, analysis of frames, structural modelling and structural analysis.
• Introduction to structural analysis and design tools: modelling assumptions for structural elements, modelling of actions, validation of design by hand methods.
• Introduction to the design of other structural typologies: masonry structures, prestressed concrete structures and composite constructions.

Lecture:
Learning and teaching will be by a combination of lectures, workshops and coursework. Coursework will comprise individual projects, case studies and computer applications The module will build on prior knowledge and implement learning from the Year 1 core modules. The module will run year-long with the first semester focusing on hands-on projects on loading and concrete design. The second semester will advance the RC design and steel design considerations, sustainability, health and safety, professionalism, EDI and ethics.

Report - 50%
LO – 1,2.
Pass mark - 40%
1500 words.
Report.

Portfolio - 50%
LO- 3,4.
Pass mark - 40%
1500 words.
Two elements

Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning: Case studies and practical work.