Study information

Civil Engineering Challenge Project - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLECivil Engineering Challenge Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEENG2001 MODULE CONVENERMr Charlie Statham (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12 12 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 60
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
In this challenge project, you will be presented with a project brief that asks you to develop the design of a large scale civil engineering project. You and your team will need to consider many aspects of the project environment  and will be required to complete a range of civil engineering and related tasks. These range from developing initial concept designs, to assessing likely environmental impact of the project, surveying the site, developing structural scheme designs and investigating various construction methods.
 
Supported through both academic and guest lectures, you will develop your knowledge and skill in a range of different areas including:
  • free-hand sketching
  • Physical prototyping
  • carrying out topographical surveys
  • presenting and articulating your work
  • knowledge of health and safety in the construction industry
  • knowledge of sustainability and environmental impact assessment
  • knowledge of current and emerging construction techniques
  • knowledge of structural scheme design
  • construction project management, personal time management and team working experience
Upon completion of the project, you will present your complete body of work as a team, showing how you responding to the brief and developed a solution through concept stage to scheme design stage with a viable physical prototype and plan for construction.
 
In this project, lectures only serve as a starting point, signposting you in the right direction. To excel in this project you will need initiative and drive to complete independent study and research and explore beyond what is discussed in lectures.
 
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

This project will give you your first introduction to what is involved in completing a realistic civil engineering project. It will allow you to put into context much of what you have learned in year 1. One of the overarching aim of this project is to provide you with the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired in your study of Soil Mechanics, Solid Mechanics and Structural Behaviour.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

ILO.1 - Analyse a project brief and extract key requirements required to satisfy the brief

ILO.2 - Develop a programme of works that leads to project completion in line with a set brief

ILO.3 - Work productively as a member of a team, compromising and dealing with disagreement in a professional manner

ILO.4 - Put core engineering theory in structural mechanics, solid mechanics and soil mechanics into practice in the solution of an engineering problem

ILO.5 - Demonstrate competence in free hand sketching and communicating concepts and ideas graphically

ILO.6 - Use fundamental mechanics to develop outline structural designs and assess load paths and likely failure mechanisms

ILO.7 - Demonstrate competence in engineering surveying

ILO.8 - Demonstrate knowledge of industry practice that promotes sustainable development

ILO.9 - Demonstrate knowledge of environmental impact assessment

ILO.10 - Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used and emerging construction techniques and practices

ILO.11 - Demonstrate knowledge of industry practice that promotes health and safety

ILO.12 - Demonstrate proficiency in communicating and presenting technical content clearly and accurately

ILO.13 - Demonstrate competence in carrying out independent and effective research

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
  • An introduction to project management
  • Technical report writing
  • Freehand sketching and visual communication
  • Understanding load paths
  • An introduction to structural framing
  • Preliminary structural design
  • Surveying
  • Sustainability considerations and environmental impact assessment
  • An introduction to common construction techniques
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 100 Guided Independent Study 200 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 40 Lectures
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 40 Design Session
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 10 PBL Support Sessions
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 10 Surveying field work
Guided independent study 200 Individual and team project work

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
None      

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – Initial Design Exercise 30 8 pages A4 per student 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Mark and feedback on to BART
Coursework – Design Exercise – Stage 0, 1and 2 30 8 pages A4 per student 1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 13 Mark and feedback on to BART
Coursework – Design Exercise – Stage 3 40
5 min presentation and 10 pages A4 per student
 2–13 Mark and feeback on to BART

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
All Above Coursework (100%) All Referral/deferral period Period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework worth 100% of the module only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

A wide range of suitable learning resources will be posted to ELE, throughout the module.

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 26th January 2023 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 4th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

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