The aims of this module are:
1) to extend the learner’s knowledge of structural design in reinforced
concrete and structural steelwork; 2); to enable the learner’s to apply structural principles to the design of timber structures; 3) to enable the learner’s to apply structural principles to the design of masonry elements.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
describe and design structural foundation in reinforced concrete for broadly defined engineering problems to the relevant National and European design standards.
LO2
describe and design reinforced concrete retaining walls to the relevant National and European design standards.
LO3
describe and design steel portal frame type buildings to the relevant National and European design standards.
LO4
describe and design steel and concrete composite floor beams for broadly defined engineering problems to the relevant National and European design standards.
LO5
describe and design structural timber elements for broadly defined engineering problems to the relevant National and European design standards.
LO6
describe and design load bearing masonry walls for broadly defined engineering problems to the relevant National and European design standards.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
6567
DSGN H4501
Structural Design I
6804
ANAL H4501
Structural Analysis I
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations
a. Isolated column bases
b. Combined bases
c. Punching shear
d. Pile cap design
Design of Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls
a. Types of retaining walls
b. Design of cantilever retaining wall
Frame Analysis, Stability and robustness
a. Braced frames
b. Unbraced frames
c. Sub-frames
d. Robustness requirements
Steel Portal Frame Type Buildings
a. Dead, imposed and wind loads on portal frames
b. Analysis of portal frames
c. Restraints and member stability
d. Serviceability checks
e. Design of connections
Composite floor beams
a. Analysis of a composite section
b. Shear connectors
c. Design of a composite floor beam
Design of structural timber
a. Strength classes
b. Types of timber structures
c. Permissible span tables
d. Load duration and load sharing
e. Flexural strength
f. Deflection
g. Timber size factors and effective length
h. Design for axial compression
i. Design for compression and bending
j. Connection
Masonry Walls
a. Bricks, blocks and mortars
b. Characteristic and design strengths
c. Design of a vertically loaded masonry wall
d. Design of a laterally loaded masonry wall
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Design Projects
1,2,3
20.00
n/a
Project
Design Projects
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
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment