Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

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Practical
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Module Offerings

4403CIVH-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 including sustainability. 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 including sustainability and carbon footprint considerations.
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. Awareness of the importance of sustainability and life cycle analysis with regards to engineering materials. 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. Introduction to the science behind the climate emergency threats and the need for carbon accounting, circular economics and sustainability.
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.

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