Core Module Information
Module title: Structural Analysis and Design

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CTR08101
Module leader: Bernardino D'Amico
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: basic mathematics (linear algebra and calculus)

Description of module content:

This module aims to introduce the principles of structural mechanics, focusing on fundamental concepts and techniques relevant to statically determinate structures (such as truss systems and braced frames) and indeterminate structures (such as continuous floors and moment-resisting frames). It emphasizes the practical application of these principles in solving structural problems. Additionally, it involves employing mathematical and geometrical calculations to analyse and design simple structural systems in accordance with prevailing structural engineering practice. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for analyse most common structural systems. They will gain proficiency in using and applying theoretical principles to real-world engineering problems. Covered topics are:• Indeterminacy of truss and frame structures• Method of section/Joint resolution • Unit load method• Euler-Bernoulli beam theory• Bending moment and shear force diagram• McCaulay's method• Moment distribution method – continuous beams• Moment distribution method – non-sway frame structures• Introduction to BS EN 1990• Floor loadingAll topics will first be introduced via frontal lectures which are then followed by practical test sessions, so to enable students 'cementing' theoretical knowledge introduced during lectures to the practical engineering problems they are aimed at solving. The kind of exercises worked out and analysed during such formative practical sessions will be similar in nature (yet different in content) to those provided for the summative class test component of assessment – as to instill a high 'degree' of familiarity to students on the kind of problems they are expected to solve for the summative class test assessment (component 1) and final exam (compnent 2).

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse member forces and calculate deformations of truss structures, hence verify the system’s ability to function safely under the applied loading conditions.

LO2: Analyse member forces and calculate the structural deformation of frame structures, hence verify the system’s ability to function safely under the applied loading conditions.

LO3: Understand the structure of Eurocodes and the underpinning probabilistic approach to structural design.

LO4: Calculate the variable and permanent design floor loading for typical floor layouts.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Bernardino D'Amico
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 12 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4 Week 7 HOURS= 3 Class Test
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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