Mechanics of Repairing and Strengthening Structures 5 (U01623)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVMRS

Numerous structures require strengthening worldwide due to various reasons such as ageing, environmental attack, increase of load, change of function and design or construction errors. This module introduces the principles of repairing and strengthening various structures and relevant modern strengthening techniques. One such example is strengthening concrete and metallic structures with materials such as steel plates and advanced fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The course will focus on the fundamental behaviour and mechanics of the strengthened structures such as composite action between the strengthening material and the existing structure. Various structural design methods and practical applications will be introduced.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module students should be able to

- demonstrate a general understanding of the principles of repairing and strengthening various structures, modern
- be able to propose, select, analyse and design appropriate strengthening schemes.
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art of a specific strengthening related topics, including the method, mechanics, advantages and disadvantages, potential applications and future research, through individual coursework;
- write a report to adequately communicate their findings and
- orally present them.