Structural Engineering Design With the move to a general engineering common entry, this module will use the principles of Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate (CDIO) to help develop key structural engineering fundamentals. The module will, through lecture, lab and group activity, provide the student with a foundation in the theory and principles of statics and dynamics. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on the development of sound problem-solving techniques and logical interpretation of results. Application to realistic engineering problems is stressed through the use of examples, demonstrations, and assessment problems.

Load paths through structures under vertical gravity load;horizontal loads from wind / stability. Methods of providing lateral stability shear walls, cores, frames, strut / x-bracing; Field trip to significant building / structure to investigate / sketch load paths in-situ; Structural form funicular shapes applied to cables and arches; Bending moment and shear force diagrams under point and uniform loads, for simply supported and fixed end beams; Member forces in pin-jointed trusses; Introduction to structural dynamics / resonance; Introduction to relationship between bending moment / elastic modulus / bending stress; Develop research methods and resources. Experience of design as an iterative and creative process subject to constraints; Design, develop and construct small structure to carry 150g load, including trial models and associated calculations to determine main member forces; Synthesis of ideas from strength of materials, Assembly and Techniques and Drawing and Representation in a design task; Assignments will typically involve prototype or model construction, as well as material or component testing; Presentation for critique of research results and proposals.

Describe and illustrate vertical load paths through common structure types; Describe and illustrate means to provide lateral stability to common structure types; Explain the flow / type of forces in funicular structures; Determine the bending moment / shear force diagrams for a variety of beam types; Determine the member forces in pin-jointed trusses; Discuss the importance of form / location of maximum stress in structural elements; Integrate rigorous scientific ideas into a design task.

Appreciate importance of having a complete load path through a structure; Appreciate importance of providing lateral stability to all structures; Initiate a self-driven research practice for problem solving; Appreciate the value of teamwork. Integrate design as a partly creative process of choice (as distinct from a path to a single right answer)

Construct a model to efficiently carry load / reflect flow of forces.

Lecture and lab based sessions. Lectures will focus on theoretical concepts, laboratory sessions to focus on development of practical skills. Relevance to graduate attributes has been indicated in Section 2. Attributes such as creativity, collaboration, knowledge and responsibility will be strengthened through significant group project based on Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate engineering education philosophy. Development of the student's ability to articulate solutions to engineering problems and be proactive in problem solving will be exhibited in their response to prescribed structural engineering challenges. Collaborative: Work within a group to discuss and organize ideas and communicate them to their peers.