Course Catalogue

Structural Design Project 3 ENG3075

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 3 (SCQF level 9)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course consists of two components: A multi-disciplinary "Interact" design project and a stand alone structural design project. The multi-disciplineary project is carried out in groups, with students from other HE institutions, and includes engineers, quantity surveyors and architects. The structural design project is a group project with students from The University of Glasgow only.

Timetable

Various afternoon sessions for a period of 6 weeks

Requirements of Entry

Mandatory Entry Requirements

None

Recommended Entry Requirements

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

40% Interact Project Output (Journal/Poster)

10% Interact Oral Assessment & Presentation

50% Structural Design Project Report

Course Aims

The 'interact' element of the course aims to provide experience of working in a small team with an architect and quantity surveyor to influence the architectural concept and develop a viable and sustainable structural solution based on the project brief requirements.

The course aim of the structural project is for the students to design a complete structure of modest size, applying the knowledge and skills they have developed in the proceeding semesters, in particular, Structural Design 2 (ENG2048)  and Structural Design 3 (ENG3046).

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the 'interact' element of the course students will be able to:

■ gather background engineering information based on the project brief requirements.

■ develop a conceptual structural design and refine it in response to architectural and cost drivers.

■ evaluate the success of possible design solutions and propose alternatives considering design efficiency and environmental responsibilities.

■ present the final design orally, supported by appropriate visual aids.

■ work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

 

By the end of the structural design project the students will be able to:

■ design a braced/rigid frame structure including choosing appropriate materials and technologies for the various members and connections.  

■ define loads and analyse the superstructure using 3D frame analysis in ROBOT including calculating foundation bearing pressures and overall stability.

■ identify and design critical members and connections, to the relevant Eurocodes.

■ define a safe erection procedure.

■ quantify the embodied carbon of the chosen design solution.

■ present the design in a report, including discussing the main features of the design, appropriateness for the use, structural efficiency and environmental impact.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions