Structural and Foundation Analysis (BARC0132)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Architecture
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only available to students registered on the MEng in Engineering and Architectural Design.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will apply virtual work and flexibility analysis to develop conceptual and analytical understanding of new and existing structural systems. The application of soil mechanics to foundations investigation and design and forensic procedures will be examined. The module will include a selection of topics such as: 鈥� Structural analysis of building engineering components 鈥� Analysis and design of determinate and indeterminate structures 鈥� The effect of tolerance, fit, settlement and temperature 鈥� The analysis of bending, shear and torsion in beams 鈥� Foundation working loads and settlements 鈥� Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations 鈥� Hygro-thermal performance of, and interaction with, ground floor structures and foundations 鈥� Site investigations using geotechnical methods 鈥� Evaluation of existing structures.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Coursework

50% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 53
Module leader: Dr Rodolfo Lorenzo
Who to contact for more information: dan.carter@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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