Module Title:Structures I
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Project work Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the module are: (1) to develop an understanding of structural theory and analysis; (2) to develop a knowledge of the elastic design of timber and steel beams. (3) to develop a knowledge of the design and detailing of structural elements in reinforced concrete.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 to draw a shear force and bending moment diagram for statically determinate members.
LO2 to calculate the section properties for symmetrical and non-symmetrical sections.
LO3 to calculate the elastic bending stresses and the deflection of simply supported timber and steel members.
LO4 to analyse a simple truss using the method of sections and method of joints.
LO5 to calculate the characteristic dead and imposed loads on structural members.
LO6 to design a simply supported reinforced concrete beam and slab in accordance with Eurocode 2.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Theory of Structures
(a) Section properties:- area, second moment of area, elastic modulus and radius of gyration (b) Shear force and bending moment diagrams (c) Theory of simple bending (d) Tension and compression members (e) Effective length and slenderness ratio. (f) Axial capacity of compressive members. (g) Analysis of pinned jointed frames
Design of Structural Elements
a. Load on structural elements b. Design methods: permissible stress and limit state c. Elastic bending stress d. Shear stress e. Deflection f. Analysis of a reinforced concrete section. g. Cover to reinforcement h. Characteristic and ultimate loads i. Design shear force and bending moment j. Tension steel k. Shear steel l. Deflection m. Design of reinforced concrete elements to the relevant National and European Standards.
Detailing of Structural Elements
a. Bond and Anchorage b. Lap lengths c. Curtailment d. Reinforcement scheduling e. Weight of reinforcement
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Class Exam 1,2,3,4,5,6 20.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Design Projects 1,2,3,4,5,6 20.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final Exam 1,2,3,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Total Hours 240.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering - Ab Initio 3 Mandatory