Undergraduate Course: Conceptual Design for Civil Engineers 3 (CIVE09028)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Civil |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course explores how design solutions are developed that meet the often conflicting demands of a project, including buildability, operation, cost, maintenance, environmental impact and end-of-life, as well as satisfying fundamental engineering requirements. It draws upon and provides context to the detailed theoretical understanding of engineering behaviour from other courses, including (for example) the design of concrete and steel structures.
Several design briefs that reflect the practical nature of design work are worked on in groups. The projects develop student¿s awareness of the importance of the design concept and uncertainty during the design process.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end the course students should be able to:
- determine a viable engineering design solution for a given problem;
- demonstrate the ability to design a structure to meet the Client's requirements, whilst also meeting the aesthetic, environmental, economic and safety requirements that affect design;
- understand the importance of examining all aspects of design to establish the correct concept prior to detailed design;
- work effectively within a design team and appreciate the role of the team in developing design concepts and in peer review;
- put forward reasoned arguments, supplemented by design data, for adopting a particular form of construction; and
- communicate designs and engineering arguments clearly and effectively using sketches, calculations and verbal descriptions.
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Assessment Information
| 100% coursework |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
10 x 3 hour design sessions |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Structural Engineer's Pocketbook, Cobb |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Timothy Stratford
Tel: (0131 6)50 5722
Email: tim.stratford@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Tina Mcavoy
Tel: (0131 6)51 7080
Email: Tina.McAvoy@ed.ac.uk |
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