This fourth year module applies the analysis/design of individual structural elements from third year and associated concurrent modules, to real structures. It develops initial (as opposed to detailed) design skills of a qualitative nature for design in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry for a range of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional structural forms.
The role of the graduate/project engineer is simulated and examined in the context of current structural design in Ireland and worldwide.
Transferable skills are developed through the use of storyboards, literature research/design projects and physical models, all of which also develop an understanding of the application of current design codes, statutory requirements and procedures.
The aims of this module are to develop conceptual design skills in structural Engineering.
Aims of structural engineering and the Design Process.
• Stability of single-storey buildings.
• Structural form and initial sizing of elements in single-storey buildings.
• Braced frame, rigid frame, cantilever, shear, tension and compression structures.
• Goulding summer house and aircraft hangars.
• Grandstands, initial sizing, stability and structural forms; Madrid grandstand, conceptual and interim changes
leading to final design by Torroja.
• Current/recent project by Guest Lecturer.
• Offices, form and stability; load take-down. Initial sizing of elements.
• Deep Basements, construction and design.
• Car-parks, column spacing, turning circles.
• Refurbishment, initial appraisal, temporary works for stability, permanent works, case study.
Lectures, group discussion, case studies, problem-solving exercises, project work, self-directed learning, model making.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |