Undergraduate Course: Structural Engineering Design Project 4 (CIVE10015)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Structural Engineering Design Project 4 gives students experience of a major design project within a realistic commercial environment. Students work as part of a team to produce a feasible bridge design, subject to time and cost constraints. The project draws together analysis, design, planning and evaluation skills learnt throughout the students&© degree programme. Creative thinking, team working, detailed analysis and iterative design skills are developed during the project. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Only available to BEng students in the discipline of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
40 hour(s) per week for 2 week(s). Design project to be carried out in Weeks 1-2 in Semester 2. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the project the student should be able to:
- understand the different stages of a design project, the importance of identifying the correct design concept, and the iterative nature of design;
- select appropriate design analysis tools for the conceptual and detailed stages of design;
- evaluate different design solutions based on economic, health and safety, aesthetic, and construction considerations (subject to relevant regulatory requirements);
- plan and carry out work within a team to meet a Client&©s deadlines; and
- submit clear and accurate work through engineering reports and drawings. |
Assessment Information
| 100% coursework (design project) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
The Structural Engineering Design Project is based around the Bridge Design Competition organised by the Steel Construction Institute. The course structure closely follows the progression of a typical design project:
- Familiarisation with the Design Brief
- Conceptual Design and Economic Assessment
- Detailed Design
- Production of Construction Drawings
The students&© work during the project is self led. Staff and guests from industry will be present to introduce the task, and to provide advice and assistance.
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Design Steel Bridge |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Timothy Stratford
Tel: (0131 6)50 5722
Email: tim.stratford@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Sharon Mulvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 7076
Email: Sharon.Mulvey@ed.ac.uk |
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