Module manager: Dr Han Fang
Email: H.Fang1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| CIVE5977M | Advanced Steel and Composite Design - (MSc) |
CIVE5139M
This module is not approved as a discovery module
- To introduce to students the concept of advanced steel design and composite construction and their applications in engineering;
- To provide a basic means for design and analysis of steel and composite structures and to familiarise students with a range of typical processing techniques.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes (contributing to the AHEP4 learning outcomes indicated between brackets):
1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics/ engineering principles, to formulate/analyse complex problems related to steel and composite structures, reaching substantial conclusions (M1, M2);
2. Develop a thorough understanding of how the physical and mechanical properties of steel influence design methods and construction processes (M1, M2);
3. Develop awareness of the latest research and developing technologies related to the design of composite structures (M1);
4. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems involving steel and composite structures, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (M3);
5. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of user needs (M5);
6. Develop awareness of environmental impact of different structural forms. (M7);
7. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (M13);
8. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used (M17);
9. Develop an appreciation of the fundamental design philosophies adopted in the area of design of unbraced steel structures.
This module contributes to the AHEP learning outcomes M1, M2, M3, M5, M7, M13 and M17).
Professionalism
Use of Knowledge
Each of the following topics will focus on fundamental behaviour. Where appropriate, reference will also be made to the design guidance provided in national and international codes of practice:
- Introduction/revision Eurocode 3 and Eurocode 4, Multi-storey Buildings;
- Structural integrity and robustness: Progressive Collapse and Avoiding Disproportionate Collapse;
- Sway Stability (Braced and Un-braced Multi-storey Frames Design);
- Design of Portal Frames;
- Design of Multi-storey Rigid Frames (Moment Connections);
- Design of Perforated (Cellular, Castellated, and non-standard elliptical and sinusodial) Beams;
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite: Metal Decking;
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite: Shear Interaction;
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite: Precast Hollow-core units;
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite: Columns;
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite: Connections;
- Fire Engineering.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Private study hours | 117 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
- 50 hours research and online learning for the design project;
- 3 hours of private study/working on tutorial sheets per lecture;
- 16 hours of revision for examination.
Tutorial sheets for each lecture.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Project report | 33 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 33 | |
Re-sit requirements - 100% online time-limited assessment
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 67 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 67 | |
Re-sit requirement - 100% exam
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 11/20/2024
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