Module Details

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Title CAPSTONE: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
Code CIVE462
Coordinator Prof A Elsheikh
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
Ahmed.Elsheikh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To provide the students with the opportunity to: work in groups to conduct a complete holistic design of a real-life engineering project, interact with clients, architects and consultants from different design backgrounds, combine their theoretical knowledge of analysis and design within a large design project, and instil awareness of the various activities involved in the planning, design and construction of large-scale projects.


Learning Outcomes

(LO2) Understand digitally enable workflows that support the project lifecycle

(LO3) Understand built environment project lifecycle and UK workstages according to PAS1192-2

(LO4) Demonstrate proficiency in applying the creative design process to an engineering challenge in the built environment

(LO5) Understand and correctly apply "rules of thumb" and validation to support engineering judgement and decision

(LO6) Understand and correctly apply principles of "safe by design"; including health and safety and CDM

(LO7) Experience using digital tools to support the engineering design and documentation process

(LO8) Demonstrate proficiency and confidence in presenting engineering solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

(LO9) Understand the implications of procurement, contracts and financial considerations in project creation and delivery

(S1) On completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of key skills in: Working as part of a team and providing leadership when necessary IT skills including the use of drawing, design and analysis packages Oral skills in presentations given to students and staff and in group meetings with staff Producing work under pressure and presenting ideas to clients

(S2) On completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific practical skills in: Planning and costing on an integrated design project. Sharing workload and responsibilities within their teams Presentation of their engineering solutions in a professional manner Management of their time in the production of a feasible design solution

(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in: Problem formulation as part of the design process Development of feasible design solutions that satisfy the design constraints and the efficiency requirements Selection of appropriate construction materials that are suitable for the structure under design Presenting their work in a professional, clear and concise manner Responding to questions on design with confidence Collecting and analysing information with earlier designs that are relevant to the structure being designed Application of computer-based analysis packages Production of professional reports and drawings on their design

(S4) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: How to take part in group exercises in order to share responsibilities to achieve a realistic design scheme for the required structure while taking account of relevant constraints and environmental issues The difficulties that may arise when working in a group and ways of avoiding these difficulties The need for approximate hand calculations at the initial design stages and as a means of checking output of computer-based analysis packages The conceptual and planning issues affecting a schematic design The need to evaluate buildability and safety at an early stage of the design procedure The business, commercial and financial issues involved in construction project The environmental issues involved in construction projects

(S5) Communication

(S6) Team Working


Syllabus

 

1 Introduction to group design exercise
2 Talks by invited speakers from Industry
3 Presentations given by students on conceptual designs
4 Presentations given by students on final designs


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Class Based Lecture (supported by external speakers)
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: See Module Briefing Sheet issued in Week1

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: Supervised use of software in computer laboratory
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Opportunity to work through software tutorials required to deliver project

Teaching Method 3 - Small Group Learning
Description: "Crit" session where students present and their work to peers and mentors for constructive feedback
Attendance Recorded: No


Teaching Schedule

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

    30

  30

80
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 220
TOTAL HOURS 300

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
A portfolio of work, text, drawings, computer generated models and presentations There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessmen  200 hours    100       

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