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This module is a core module for the MSc Structural Design and Construction Management
and the MSc Civil Engineering. The module covers latest developments in specification,
design and detail of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete framed buildings and, steel framed
structures. Methods of analysis and structural design are in accordance with Eurocode 2
(EC2) and Eurocode 3 (EC3) for concrete and steel respectively.
AIMS (DEFINITIVE)
Examine and explain the principles and technical requirements set in Eurocodes
Learn to carry out routine, as well as innovative, conceptual design, analysis and
detailed design of common and specialist structures and structural elements in
accordance with current professional practice.
Consider environmental impacts in design.
The module will be delivered through a variety of formal lectures and tutorials. The lectures
will outline theory which will be exploited further during tutorials where a more interactive
style of delivery will be adopted to allow students to undertake questions and problems.
Lectures, tutorials, references and case studies will be made available on StudySpace.
Formative assessment will be provided throughout the tutorial sessions. There are two
elements of summative assessment as follows:
Coursework (concrete) total 50%: The brief of the Concrete Structural Design
Competition by The Concrete Centre will be used as a template.
Examination (steel) total 50%: four questions, max 12.5% each, open book exam
ACHIEVING A PASS
It is a requirement that the following major categories of assessment are passed separately
in order to achieve an overall pass for this module.
• Coursework: Concrete
• Examination: Steel
BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE):
Core Texts:
Arya, Ch. (2009) Design of Structural Elements, 3rd edition, Spon, ISBN 9780415467209
Manual for the Design of Steelwork Building Structures to EC3. (2010) The Institution of
Structural Engineers, ISBN 9781906335168
McKenzie, W.M.C (2008). Design of Structural Steelwork to BS5950 and C-EC3, 2nd Ed,
Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 9780333715796
Megson, THG (2014), Structural and Stress Analysis, 3rd Ed, Elsevier Ltd, ISBN 978-0-08-
099936-4
Recommended Reading:
British Standards Institution for Eurocodes (www.bsigroup.co.uk) including EC2 for concrete,
EC3 for steel, EC1 for actions, etc.
The Concrete Centre for EC2 (www.concretecentre.com) including How-to design to EC2
guides, Concise EC2, Scheme Design Manual, etc.
The Concrete Society for Technical Reports (www.concrete.org.uk) including TR43 for PT
slabs, TR58 for deflections, TR64 for flat slabs, etc.