Module Details
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Title GROUP DESIGN PROJECT
Code CIVE263
Coordinator Mr MJ Bather
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
M.J.Bather@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To give students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding from many different aspects of their taught modules to a unified design project and to promote teamwork and industrial awareness.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) At the end of this module a student is expected to understand and appreciate the fundamental design work stages adopted during the delivery of a core civil/structural engineering project - from inception-to-concept-to-solution.

(LO2) At the end of this module a student is expected to understand the complexity involved in delivering a structural design that needs to meet a stringent client brief whilst trying to achieve a solution that is iconic, sustainable, efficient, econmic and practical and fits within the constraints of a particular site.

(LO3) At the end of this module a student is expected to understand when, where and how to apply analytical and design skills to a particular phase of a structural design project in view of the deliverables of a particular phase.

(LO4) At the end of this module a student is expected to understand and appreciate the bigger picture regarding a client project in terms of economic and cultural drivers.

(LO5) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in delivering a design solution to particular brief utlising appropriate practical and technical skills.

(LO6) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying hollistic, qualitative, and quantitative and specialist numerical design procedures to arrive at a balanced, group derived, feasible design solution.

(LO7) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in implementing and demonstrating sustainability (environmental, social and financial) in design.

(LO8) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in designing basic structural elements in both steel and concrete and appreciating the way elements combine to produce a load path through the completed structure down to the ground and into a substructure.

(LO9) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in using CDM principles in design.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Organisational skills

(S5) Communication skills

(S6) IT skills

(S7) Positive attitude/ self-confidence A 'can-do' approach, a readiness to take part and contribute; openness to new ideas and the drive to make these happen

(S8) Team (group) working respecting others, co-operating, negotiating / persuading, awareness of interdependence with others

Syllabus
 

The content of this module is delivered via 1) a formal lecture series and 2) group workshops with staff mentors. The breakdown of which is as follows:
Weekly Formal Lecture Series:
L1 - Introduction to the Module and Design Brief (by UoL)
L2 - Structural Systems (by UoL)
L3 - An Architectural Perspective (by external architectural practice)
L4 - Sketching and Digital Design (by external industry specialists )
L5 - Conceptual Design and Approximate Calculations (by UoL)
L6 - Structural Stability Principles (by UoL)
L7 - Construction Methods and Temporary Works (by external contractor)
L8 - Structural Failures (by external industry specialists)
L9 - Development and Presentation of Design Calculations (by external industry specialists)
L10 - Is Your Design Sustainable? (by UoL)

Weekly Group Workshop Topic Areas: Team Forming and Corporate Identity Analysis of Client's Brief Precedent Analysis Concept Design Solutions Structural Fo rm and Stability Structural Analysis Structural Element Design Construction Methods Final Submission of Sketchbook Final Oral Presentation

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Weekly Formal Lecture Series:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures are delivered by experienced staff within the School of Engineering and School of Architecture and from external industry specialists/practitioners.

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work
Description: Weekly Group Workshops
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Weekly group meetings with staff mentors.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

         30

 50
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 100
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Demonstration of weekly progress at workshops There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Se  Recorded over entire    10       
Group Design Sketchbook There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  Developed over entir    70       
Group Final Oral Presentation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  20 minutes at end of    20       

Recommended Texts
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