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Core Module Information
Module title: Principles of Civil Engineering
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR07103
Module leader: Wojciech Plowas
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

NONE
Description of module content:

Unit 1: Fundamentals of civil engineering

Unit 2: Section properties and direct stress

Unit 3: Force components and moments

Unit 4: Truss analysis – method of joints

Unit 5: Truss analysis – method of sections

Unit 6: Column buckling

Unit 7: Beam analysis – bending and shear

Unit 8: Beam DESIGN – bending and shear stresses
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Solve basic static problems and understand how these relate to the design of SAFE structures.
LO2: Determine geometrical properties of common cross-sections used in engineering
LO3: Undertake the analysis and design of simply supported beams and trusses.
LO4: Use appropriate engineering software to produce professional reports.
LO5: Develop a sense of engineering judgement and understanding of established theoretical methods used to solve engineering problems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Wojciech Plowas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 16
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8
Independent Learning Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Written 30 1, 2 9 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Class Test 20 1-3 14/15 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Project - Written 30 3,4 24 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Class Test 20 3-5 30 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Principles of Civil Engineering
 

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