Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

7160CIVPG-JAN-CTY

Aims

To further develop the student's understanding of the behaviour of Civil Engineering Materials under a wide range of service conditions. To develop the student's ability to evaluate new developments in Materials Technology and to compare critically the choice of materials for specific applications.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse the materials requirements for specific structural and non-structural applications.
2.
Critically analyse current developments in materials technology.
3.
Analyse the behaviour of materials under fire conditions.
4.
Critically evaluate recent developments in Materials Technology.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The relationships between materials properties and environment leading to durability criteria. Design for durability, life cycle planning and maintenance. Production and properties of advanced materials including composite materials. Assessment of novel structural materials. Fire: combustion and spread of fire, behaviour and deterioration of structural materials in fire conditions.
Module Overview:
This module will develop your understanding of the behaviour of Civil Engineering Materials under a wide range of service conditions. This will improve your ability to evaluate new developments in Materials Technology and to compare critically the choice of materials for specific applications.
Additional Information:
This module develops techniques for evaluating and understanding the behaviour of engineering materials under various service conditions including exposure and loading regimes. On completion of the module students should be able to make intelligent decisions with regard to choice of materials for Civil Engineering applications. Also they will have an understanding of the performance of a range of materials commonly used in the design of structures and an appreciation of new developments in the industry.

Assessments

Centralised Exam