Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

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.

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.