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CVEN4002W

Academic Year 2022/2023

Struc.Analysis & Design spec. (CVEN4002W)

Subject:
Civil Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Civil Engineering
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Ekin Ozer
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

There are two main sections: Analysis and Design, where the following topics are covered:

ANALYSIS:
General moment distribution of beams and non-sway frames are covered. Elastic-plastic analysis and plastic moment re-distribution in the context of reinforced concrete design is covered.

DESIGN:
Concrete slabs: Elastic analysis, Yield Line Analysis, Strip Methods. Reinforced concrete columns: Slenderness, Interaction Diagrams, Biaxial Bending.
Prestressed concrete design: Minimum section modulus, Magnel diagram, Profile design/debonding, Losses in pre-tensioned & post-tensioned prestressed concrete, Shear forces and Ultimate Limit State design. Masonry: Introduction, Bending element design, Columns/Walls,
Design of masonry panel walls for wind loading.
Timber: Introduction to design of vertical and horizontal elements using timber.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Interpret the origin and nature of the tools and concepts of concrete design such as interaction diagrams and plastic moment redistribution
2. Design reinforced and prestressed concrete beams, columns, frames and slabs
3. Design masonry structural elements
4. Understand the principles of timber design that underpin the sizing of both vertical and horizontal elements.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Lectures

36
Total

116

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and case based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
CDIC1023W - English 1, CDIC1028W - English 2, CDIC2016W - English 3, CDIC2020W - English 4, OVSE1003W - English 1, OVSE1008W - English 2, OVSE2007W - English 3, OVSE2014W - English 4

Additional Information:
This module is delivered on our overseas campus in Chang'an only, and is not available for selection by students based in UCD Belfield, UCD Blackrock, or other overseas campus locations.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Exercises related to material covered at the time Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
 No
Examination: End of year examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ozer Ekin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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