Module Details

Module Code: STRU
Module Title: Structures I
Title: Structures I
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ian Maher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to develop a knowledge and understanding of the design and or detailing of: -
(1) Statically determinate beams
(2) section properties
(3) analyses of pinned 2d trusses/frames
(4) Timber floor design (EC5)
(5) Simply supported Beam/Slab design (EC2)
(6) Load paths in single/multi-storey structures
(7) To have an understanding of the the long and short term implications of material section and construction type and method
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 1. To understand the concept of Global stability, shear force and bending moments acting on statically determinate beams
LO2 2. To understand section properties of symmetrical and asymmetrical structural section , and how this impacts on the internal moment resisting capacity of such section
LO3 3 . To carry out analyses of pinned 2-d trusses and frames and to identify the nature of the axial forces in each member (Tension/compression)
LO4 4. Carry out full (bending, shear and deflection) RC simply supported design of Beams/slabs to EC2
LO5 5. Understand how load paths travel through structures
LO6 6. Understand how and carry out full timber joist floor design to EC5 (bending, shear and deflection)
LO7 To understand the implications of long and short term sustainability (construction and long term carbon footprint ) when selecting a particular material and construction type and method, and the long term implications of construction maintenance
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
(1) Foundations (20 hours)
(a) Pad Foundations (b) Combined foundations (c) Types of piled foundations (d) Pile and pile cap design
(2) Earth Retaining Structures (20 hours)
(a) Reinforced concrete retaining walls; (b) Design of R.C. retaining walls; (c) Detailing of R.C. retaining walls; (d) Design of Mass Concrete/Gravity Retaining Walls; (e) Sheet pile retaining walls; (f) Detailing cantilever sheet pile walls.
(3) Highway Structures (10 hours)
(a) Types of highway structures (b) Bridge abutments and piers (c) Bridge decks
(4) Underground Structures (10 hours)
(a) Underground water tanks. (b) Detailing of underground water tanks.
(5) Continuous Reinforced Concrete Members (30 hours lectures)
(a) Analysis of continuous reinforced concrete members. (b) Analysis and design of R.C. using computer packages.
(6) Structural Steel (20 hours)
(a) Design of Steel Beams. (b) Design of Steel Column with combined axial load & bending. (c) Connections in structural steelwork
(7) Prestressed Concrete (10 hours)
(a) Introduction to prestressed concrete
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
An exam that covers all the learning outcomes listed

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Chanakya Arya. (2003), Design of structural elements, Spon Press, London, [ISBN: 0415268451].
  • M. J. Tomlinson; with contributions by R. Boorman. (2001), Foundation design and construction, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0130311804].
  • Inst. Struct. Eng. Inst. Struct. Eng. Manual for the Design of Steelwork structures.
  • Inst. Struct. Eng. Inst. Struct. Eng. Manual for the Design of Reinforced Concrete structures.
  • Trevor Draycott. (2009), Structural Elements Design Manual. Working with Eurocodes.
  • NSAI. IS EN 1990 Basis of Structural Design.
  • NSAI. IS EN 1991-1 Actions on Structures.
  • NSAI. IS EN 1992-1 Design of Concrete Structures.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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