Advanced Structural Engineering

SHE level 10
SCQF credit points 20
ECTS credit points 10
Module code MHH225189
Module Leader
School School of Science & Engineering
Subject Civil Engineering and Environmental Management
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

This module is designed to enhance the structural engineering principles covered in levels 1 to 3 by considering the following topics:
Design of prestressed concrete
Yield line method for design of reinforced concrete
Structural dynamics
Vector mechanics for structural analysis
Design of concrete, steel and timber structures subject to fire
Design requirements for multi-storey buildings and shear walls.

The percentage of Work Based Learning for this module, as represented by the Independent Learning "Activity Type" , is
66%. Work Based Assessment is 50%.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 22
Tutorials 11
Practicals 6
Seminars 6
Independent Learning 135
Assessment 20
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 60 35 Individual Design of Prestressed Concrete, and Group Project on Structural Concrete Design
Course Work002 2 40 35 Exam (School) - Structured Class Test on Various Structural Topics