MAR8092 : Advanced Structural Design and Analysis (Inactive)
MAR8092 : Advanced Structural Design and Analysis (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
- Lecturer: Dr Mohamed Rouainia
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
NONE
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
NONE
Aims
A1. to provide knowledge of a range of structural analysis methods, failure criteria for design of marine
structures
A2. to provide knowledge of methods for defect assessment of marine structures
A3. to introduce finite element method for marine structures
A4. To introduce fundamental concepts of soil properties and its application to marine structure failure
assessment.
Outline Of Syllabus
The content of the course will include: Introduction to Structural Analysis of marine structures; Basic of Fracture Mechanics & Its Application to marine structures; Assessment of defects, such as gouges, corrosion and dents in Pipelines; Fracture Propagation; Fatigue Effects; Yielding and buckling of Submarine Pipelines; Code guidance on defect assessment; Finite element method; Fundamental properties of soil; mechanical properties of soil, Ground water, test of soil, design parameters of soils, Offshore pipeline geotechnical aspects including: : Pipeline stability of seabed, scour, design of buried pipelines, trenching of pipelines, foundation options, geotechnical design of foundations and tie back anchors.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
IKO1. Structural integrity of marine structures in both initial design and subsequent service when pipelines
have some degree of defects
IKO2. Global buckling, including lateral buckling and upheaval buckling, local buckling and its propagation
IKO3. Applying fracture mechanics methods for crack and crack propagation;
IKO4. Finite element method for analysing marine structures;
IKO5: Soil mechanics principles
IKO6: Essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of geotechnical and structural engineering to prevent
marine structures failure.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will develop the following subject specific and intellectual skills:
ISO1. Write well expressed and concise reports
ISO2. Use computer software such as WORD for presentation and ANSYS for finite element analysis
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Written examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Formative assessment. Time limited Canvas quizzes to prepare students for summative assessment. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 16 | 3:00 | 48:00 | Lectures including tutorials [Present-in-person] |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | General Revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Extensive Coursework |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Practice of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis Software [Present-in-person] |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 93:00 | 93:00 | Review and study lecture materials, notes and general reading |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Formal lectures are designed to deliver the theories and their relation the current practice in the design and to explain the use of major techniques (IKO1 – IKO7)
The tutorial sessions are a mix of supervised and self-organising in which the students practise use of the finite element method and apply to pipelines (ISO1 -ISO2)
The independent study allows time for students to read the classic and leading edge papers on the related topics.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 1 | A | 70 | 3 hours examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 30 | Approx 15 hours |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam allows students to demonstrate basic knowledge of the descriptive material and of the theoretical methods taught (IKO1 – IKO7)
The coursework tests students' ability to write reports, to use finite element package ANSYS for pipeline analysis (IKO5, ISO2)
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8092's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR8092's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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