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Overview
Teaching and learning in this Contemporary Themes in Structural Engineering course at Nottingham Trent University will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- comprehensively explain and critique engineering principles
- produce computer-based models to systematically assess a wide range of contemporary structural engineering problems and challenges - and be aware of their limitations
- appraise the design process across a range of themes, and adapt techniques and solutions to a wide range of applications
- evaluate (and endeavour to improve) health and safety issues as they relate to structural engineering and construction practice
- explain and debate with technical and policy-based evidence, complex sustainability and environmental issues related to structural engineering, and develop strategies and procedures which take them into account.
Programme Structure
This course will include:
- the structural aspects of railway track systems such as track gauge, loading and types of sleepers
- methods of structural analysis of typical railway track systems: One, two and three dimensional structural modelling of track system for stress and deformation calculations
- earthquake engineering of structures: basic definitions of earthquake terms such as intensity and magnitude of earthquake, wave propagation and epicentre
- the static and dynamic analysis of structures subject to earthquake loading
- design considerations of structural components to resist earthquake loading
- structural forms: skeleton and mass structures, reciprocal frames, domes, shells, tension structures
- structural optimisation: fundamental concept and definitions of optimisation (objective function, design variables, side and behaviour constraints)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 46 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
- You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
- If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
- Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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