Structural Engineering MSc
Advanced Steel and Concrete Design M ENG5330
- Academic Session: 2024-25
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
Short Description
This course is a Masters level course which is taught concurrently with a similar 4th year UG Advanced Structural Design course. The course syllabi and learning outcomes relate to advanced topics in structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design to the Eurocodes; specifically pre-stressed concrete, rigid frame design and composite construction.
Timetable
1 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial every week plus 2 additional hours of lectures in weeks 7-10
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Examination (80%)
Course Assignment or Quiz (20%)
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
This course aims to extend an understanding of and ability to demonstrate the principles and practice of modern structural design by considering the specific technologies of pre-stressed concrete, rigid structural steel frames and composite steel/concrete construction.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1) compare the technological advantages and understand the appropriate use of pre-stressed concrete, composite construction and rigid frames in terms of structural efficiency and buildability.
2)understand and develop skills to analyse and design rigid steel frames, pre-stressed concrete and composite construction.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.
Students should attend at least 75% of the timetabled classes of the course.
Note that these are minimum requirements: good students will achieve far higher participation/submission rates. Any student who misses an assessment or a significant number of classes because of illness or other good cause should report this by completing a MyCampus absence report.