Module code: CSE5014-B
The Structural Design project provides students with the opportunity to develop a design solution to meet the needs of a ‘client’ taking into account a broad range of issues such as aesthetics, structural design, people’s needs, the construction process and health and safety. Students must produce a sustainable solution, taking into consideration the Climate Emergency and the UNSDGs, in particular SDGs 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action), while demonstrating an awareness of emerging technologies and ways of working in the industry. The purpose of the module is to emulate the ‘real-life’ issues that students will need to consider when they enter the industry. 1. To strengthen problem solving ability, team working skills, time management and communication skills through participation in a realistic civil engineering project. 2. To appreciate the scope of issues that influence a particular project, and the compromises that are necessary for the realization of an economically and viable engineering solution. 3. To learn to exercise good engineering judgement, and to make and defend design decisions. 4. To establish an appreciation for the ethical implications of design decisions. 5. To develop an understanding of the basic aspects of health and safety in civil engineering. 6. To develop an understanding of embodied carbon and how it may impact our design choices 7. To explore the advantages of reuse and renovation in the construction industry. Download the PDF for CSE5014-B_2024_5.pdf