Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4303CIVH-SEP-CTY
Aims
To introduce to the student through theory and experiment the basic scientific principles underpinning engineering calculations.
To expand the student's knowledge of the engineering properties of the most important construction materials based upon scientific principles.
To introduce to the student the principles governing the choice and specification of materials.
To provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills in applying statistical and analytical methods to solving engineering problems.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Make use of standard laboratory experiments and report upon the outcome.
2.
Describe the composition, manufacturing processes and engineering properties of the major construction materials.
3.
Determine the behaviour of materials and structures under various loading conditions.
4.
Describe the most common process by which construction materials degrade, and the methods by which quality and durability are assured.
5.
Apply analytical methods to engineering problems.
6.
Apply statistical methods to engineering problems.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Writing laboratory reports, interpretation and presentation of data.
To identify health and safety issues and perform risk assessments.
Testing of materials: determination of properties, measurements, standard testing methods.
Basic physical science: forces and motion, energy, static's (solid and fluid), thermal properties, the use of various materials in the design of structural elements.
Basic mathematical processes to solve Civil Engineering problems: algebra, graphical techniques, trigonometry, statistical methods.
Module Overview:
Through theory and experiment, this module introduces you to the basic scientific principles underpinning engineering calculations. Emphasis is placed upon experimental work with clear analysis and presentation of results, together with problem solving in relation to the engineering properties and performance of materials. The module incorporates the development of the mathematical and scientific skills required to solve engineering problems.
Through theory and experiment, this module introduces you to the basic scientific principles underpinning engineering calculations. Emphasis is placed upon experimental work with clear analysis and presentation of results, together with problem solving in relation to the engineering properties and performance of materials. The module incorporates the development of the mathematical and scientific skills required to solve engineering problems.
Additional Information:An introduction to science and materials for civil engineers together with methods of analysis. Emphasis is placed upon experimental work with clear analysis and presentation of results, together with problem solving in relation to the engineering properties and performance of materials. The module incorporates the development of the mathematical and scientific skills required to solve engineering problems.