CEG3301 : Design of Building Systems
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Amir Mofidi
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aim of this module is to help students develop skills in structural design and problem solving, with special emphasis on steel and concrete structures.
Outline Of Syllabus
The ability to design a building for structural adequacy is an essential part of a chartered engineer’s job. This module is the second in the series of structural design modules and develops problem solving skills in structural engineering. Students are given design exercises, which assist a student to develop general design principles. Students are instructed on how to develop sound structural engineering solutions from both a structural and an economic viewpoint. Students determine an appropriate structural system for a given structure and design and detail appropriate structural elements for it. As part of this process students must ensure that all relevant limit states are met and that all relevant design loads are considered. Students’ designs must conform to relevant codes of practice (e.g. Eurocode and Building Regulations) and must be correctly detailed so they can be constructed.
The module topics include:
Advanced design of reinforced concrete and structural steel structures and structural elements to Eurocode;
Calculation of relevant loadings;
The framing of structures and the idealisation of structural systems;
Structural stability and resistance to horizontal and vertical loads.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | 12 hrs of online non-synchronous, pre-recorded video-lectures 12 hrs of present-in-person lecture |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | 5 hrs of online non-synchronous, pre-recorded video-tutorials 5 hrs of PiP tutorial sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam (computer based online) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Online synchronous sessions to introduce the course, guide to the assessment, and conclude the cours |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This subject is a professional, design type subject and as such the teaching tries to simulate a work environment as closely as possible. Teaching and learning is mainly through lectures and design examples. Students are encouraged to practice example problems at home and to do further reading. Students will be required to present design solutions to the rest of the class and the lecturer and other students will provide feedback.
During small group teaching activities the students attempt design tasks under staff supervision and further their understanding.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | A | 100 | 24-hour computer-based take-home exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination will test the students’ ability to apply structural design skills and knowledge.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG3301's Timetable