Description
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the ability to investigate and solve structural problems related to the build environment.
Through engaging with this module you will develop the Intellectual and Digital Abertay Attributes. In particular:
- Be leaders, decision-makers and problem-solvers in their communities, tackling complex issues using creativity and considered judgement to make a difference to people-s lives.
- Develop digital fluency, giving them knowledge, skills and confidence to embrace digital solutions.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with: an advanced ability to analyse and design structures and to analyse structural systems under dynamic loading.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
- To design and analyse structural elements and systems, to understand the underlying scientific principles
- To understand and use the appropriate codes of practise and industry standards and to analyse technical literature and other information sources and critically evaluate the outcome
- To understand and critically evaluate the characteristics of the materials used in analysis
- To analyse complex systems out with the static elastic linear boundaries.
Indicative Content
1 Selected specialist subject within structural engineering.
e.g. pre-stressed concrete, fire safety.
2 Introduction to Structural Dynamics
Single degree of freedom structural systems, Damping, Multiple degree of freedom structural.
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 30 |
| Supervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Unsupervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 90 |
| Independent | 50 |
Guidance Notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2024/5, and may be subject to change for future years.