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Undergraduate Course: Structural Engineering Design Project 4 (CIVE10015)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaCivil Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionStructural 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Only available to BEng students in the discipline of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) 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 hours per week for 2 weeks. 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;
- develop and 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
Coursework (100%)

There are five staged submissions during the project:
A Concept and preliminary designs (individual submission).
B Outline design report (group submission).
C Detailed design report (group submission).
D Construction drawings (group submission).
E Final submission (group submission).

An individual&©s contribution to their groups performance is determine using peer assessment and the teaching staff&©s observations during the design session.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus The Structural Engineering Design Project is based upon a national bridge design competition organised by the Steel Construction Institute. It ties together much of the teaching that has taken place during students&© degree programmes, including (for example) structural analysis, computer analysis, drawing skills, safety in design, and sustainability issues.

The course structure follows the progression of a typical design project:
- Familiarisation with the design brief.
- Conceptual design and evaluation of design options.
- Detailed design.
- Production of construction drawings and report.

Students&© work on this project is carried out in groups, and is self led. However, to help students get the most out of this project, it is run in a full-time design office environment for two weeks, and students should expect to be present for the whole of this time. Staff and guest lecturers from industry introduce the task, help students through the design process, and provide close guidance upon their work.

Briefing sessions held during the project include:
- Presentation of the design brief.
- Scheme design.
- Key issues to address.
- Detailed design.
- Design for maintenance.
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list References provided online during course.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsSteel Bridge Design
Contacts
Course organiserDr Timothy Stratford
Tel: (0131 6)50 5722
Email: tim.stratford@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Sharon Mulvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 7076
Email: Sharon.Mulvey@ed.ac.uk
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