Module Details

Module Code: DSGN C2501
Module Title: Structural Design I
Title: Structural Design I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ian Maher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are:
(1) to develop a knowledge of the elastic design of timber and steel beams.
(2) to develop a knowledge of the design and detailing of structural elements in reinforced concrete.
3) 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 to calculate the elastic bending stresses and the deflection of simply supported timber and steel members.
LO2 to calculate the characteristic dead and imposed loads on structural members.
LO3 to design a simply supported reinforced concrete beam and slab in accordance with Eurocode 2.
LO4 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
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
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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.

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 5.00 60
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 7.50 90
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Trevor Draycott, Peter Bullman. Structural Elements Design Manual, Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 0750686685].
  • William M C McKenzie. Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes, 2nd Edition. [ISBN: 0-230-21771-3].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mosley, W.H., Hulse, Ray, Bungey, J.H. (2012), Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode 2, 7th Edition.
  • 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.
  • NSAI. IS EN 1993-1 Design of Steel Structures.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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