Module Code - Title:

CE4067 - SCHEME DESIGN

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

7

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

0

Private

3

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module will develop the learner's ability to create and evaluate outline design solutions for a range of civil engineering structures. The role of the graduate/project engineer is simulated and examined in the context of current design practice in Ireland and worldwide. Proposed schemes will encapsulate aspects of civil engineering design including structural form, stability, outline design, health and safety and construction techniques.

Syllabus:

Outline scheme design of civil engineering structures. Evaluation of different schemes. Site and construction constraints. Vertical and horizontal load paths. Modes of failure. Stability and robustness. Building movement. Construction techniques. Health and safety. Approximate analysis and outline sizing of members in concrete, steel, timber & masonry.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

• Solve technical problems which are incompletely stated and subject to multiple constraints • Create, develop and evaluate structural scheme design solutions for a range of building and civil engineering structures • Illustrate a qualitative understanding of load paths and structural response to load • Prepare outline structural design calculations • Make estimations and appreciate their value and limitations • Demonstrate a holistic approach to structural design by integrating knowledge, complexity and judgement • Be able to communicate design solutions by means of hand calculations, sketches and other aids to peers and experts from industry

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

• Display a knowledge and understanding of the social, environmental, health and safety, economical and legal issues related to the practice of civil engineering

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Cobb, F (2014) Structural Engineer's Pocket Book , Elsevier

Brooker, O (2009) Concrete Buildings Scheme Design Manual , The Concrete Centre

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Autumn

Module Leader:

Michael.Quilligan@ul.ie