Unit information: Structural Engineering 4 in 2009/10

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Unit name Structural Engineering 4
Unit code CENGM2400
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Dr. Sebastian
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Normally the successful completion of appropriate Level 2 Engineering units
Co-requisites

None
School/department Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to equip students with the ability to apply fundamental principles to determine the behaviour of a range of materials and structures. It will deal with advanced composite materials as applied to the strengthening and repair of buildings and bridges.

Aims:

To equip students with the ability to apply fundamental principles to determine the behaviour of a range of materials and structures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, successful students will:

  • have a solid appreciation of the use of Advanced Composite Materials as applied to the strengthening and repair of buildings and bridges.
  • be able to design prestressed concrete elements, including quantification of losses in tendon force.

Teaching Information

Lectures, examples classes, guided reading.

Assessment Information

3 hour unseen written exam (100%).

Reading and References

  • Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures. Hollaway & Leeming.
  • Reinforced and prestressed concrete. Kong & Evans.
  • Reinforced and prestressed concrete design: the complete process. O'Brien & Dixon.
  • Reinforced concrete design (5th edition). Mosley, Bungey & Hulse.

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