Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS | ||||||
Course Unit Code | CES475 | ||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | CES351,CES422,CES433 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | Introduction.
Structural systems
Floor Systems
Equivalent Frame Method
Design as per EN1992. EN1998 Considerations
Discretization and Finite Element analysis of Floor Systems.
Lateral Force Systems
Design of Moment resisting frames as per EN1992 and EN1998 Considerations.
Design of Shear Walls.
Design Foundation Systems
Various Foundation Systems
Loads on Foundation Systems.
Individual Footings to EN1998-5
Raft foundation design
Design of Retaining Walls
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course will be presented through lectures in class. The aim of lectures is to lay down the concepts, explain to students their importance in practical applications, to analyse key theoretical principles and allow for questions related to issues that may come up during the presentation. Part of the material is presented using visual aids (normally in Power Point presentations) which allow the instructor to present related figures and photographs that will assist understanding of principles and methods. The learning process is enhanced through practical design projects. Although the course material (notes presentations etc are available, students are strongly encouraged to read the subject textbook as well as to perform their own research on particular aspects or practical applications and problems. Interaction with students is achieved through the class website, and during office hours or by appointment in order to provide any necessary tutoring. | ||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |