Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5502ICBTCE-APR-PAR
5502ICBTCE-JAN-PAR
5502ICBTCE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This unit enables learners to understand the methods and techniques used for specialised civil engineering projects and develop skills in solving problems arising from construction and civil engineering activities.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise the methods and techniques used in tunnelling activities.
2.
Recognise the methods and techniques used in hydraulic structures and marine works.
3.
Recognise the methods and techniques used in highway construction and railway works.
4.
Solve problems arising from complex civil engineering activities.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Tunnelling activities: ground conditions, e.g. hard rock, soft ground. Ground support, cut and cover tunnelling, pipe jacking, mini-tunnelling, construction of shafts
Constructing hydraulic structures: materials used, e.g. earth, rock fill, and concrete. Ancillary works. Canal and river works.
Constructing marine works: cofferdams, caissons, sea walls, harbour works, coastal protection activities.
Constructing and maintaining carriageway works: rigid pavements, flexible pavements, railway works (provision of new track and ancillary structures).
Factors affecting solutions to civil engineering problems: proper regard to health, safety and welfare. Environmental issues, quality matters, technical and economic considerations, importance of resource planning and programming, contingency plans, amendments as necessary.