MSc Civil Engineering

Level MSc 2013/14Civil EngineeringMSc Civil Engineering

Coordinator: Professor Y Feng

Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 ModulesEG-M23

Finite Element Computational Analysis10 Credits

Professor EA De Souza Neto

EG-M24Advanced Structural Design

10 CreditsDr. BCL Lau

EG-M47Entrepreneurship for Engineers

10 CreditsProfessor K Board

EGEM07Fluid-Structure Interaction

10 CreditsDr. WG Dettmer

EGIM02Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

10 CreditsProfessor MG Edwards

EGIM08Computational Plasticity

10 CreditsProfessor D Peric

EGIM07Dynamics and Transient Analysis

10 CreditsProfessor Y Feng

EGIM14Computational Case Study

20 CreditsProfessor Y Feng

Choose from Module Group1

EGIM27Reservoir Modelling and Simulation

10 CreditsProfessor MG Edwards

Choose from Module Group2

Research ProjectEG-D04

MSc Dissertation - Civil and Computational Engineering60 Credits

Professor Y Feng

Total 180 Credits

Module Group 1EG-M87 Coastal engineering (Professor DE Reeve/...) 10 credits TB1EGA331 Coastal processes and engineering (Dr. HU Karunarathna/...) 10 credits TB1

Module Group 2EG-M25 Advanced Structural Analysis (Professor DRJ Owen) 10 credits TB1EG-M35 Flood Risk Management (Dr. Y Xuan/...) 10 credits TB1

EG-D04 MSc Dissertation - Civil and Computational EngineeringCredits: 60 Session: 2013/14 Summer (July - September Modular)Module Aims: The module aims to develop fundamental research skills. It comprises the development of supervisedresearch work leading to a dissertation in the field of the Master's degree programme. The specific research topic willbe chosen by the student following consultation with academic staff.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Typically 1 hour per week i.e 10-15 hrs total contact time. Each student is to be supervised in

accordance with the University’s Policy on Supervision, with a minimum of three meetings held. Acareful record should be kept, agreed between supervisor and student, of all such formal meetings,including dates, action agreed and deadlines set.

Lecturer(s): Professor Y FengAssessment: Other (Coursework) (100%)Assessment Description: The research project and dissertation forms Part Two of the Masters degree. Informationabout dissertation preparation and submission can be found at:http://www.swan.ac.uk/registry/academicguide/assessmentandprogress/dissertationpreparationsubmission/

Additionally, students should refer to:http://www.swan.ac.uk/registry/academicguide/postgraduatetaughtawardsregulations/postgraduatetaughtmastersdegrees/17submissionofdissertation/

The word limit is 20,000. This is for the main text and does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes,introductory parts and statements or the bibliography and index.

Each student is to submit two soft bound copies and an electronic copy of the dissertation (CD with dissertation in Pdfformat) to the College Postgraduate Administration Team by the deadline of 30th September. Each copy must contain:• a statement that it is being submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree;• a summary of the dissertation not exceeding 300 words in length;• a statement, signed by you, showing to what extent the work submitted is the result of your own investigation.Acknowledgement of other sources shall be made by footnotes giving explicit references. A full bibliography shouldbe appended to the work;• a declaration, signed by you, to certify that the work has not already been accepted in substance for any degree,and is not being concurrently submitted in candidature for any degree; and• a signed statement regarding availability of the thesis.

The dissertation is marked by the supervisor and another member of staff and sent to an External Examiner formoderation. An Internal Exam Board is then held to confirm the mark. Finally, all marks are ratified at the UniversityPostgraduate Taught Examination Board.Failure Redemption: Candidates who fail the dissertation are given an opportunity to resubmit the dissertation within3 months of the result of the examination if a full-time student or 6 months for part-time students. Such students willbe given one formal feedback session, including written feedback on the reasons for failure, immediately followingconfirmation of the result by the University Postgraduate Taught Examination Board. The opportunity to resubmit willonly be offered to students who submit a dissertation and are awarded a fail. Those candidates who do not submit adissertation will not be offered a resubmission opportunity.

Assessment Feedback: Informal feedback will be given during regular meetings with supervisors. The supervisorwill also provide an assessment of the project drafting skills during the planning of the dissertation. Work will bereturned according to specified deadlines and accompanied by constructive comment.

A Feedback session will be given to any student who fails their dissertation and is permitted by the Award Board toresubmit their work.

Module Content: Study for the dissertation, which may be based on practical, industrial, or literature work, or anycombination of these, is primarily carried out over a period of about 12 weeks, with the dissertation being submitted atthe end of September. Preparatory work on the dissertation may take place during Part One of the programme butstudents will only be permitted to submit their dissertation following successful completion of Part One.

In conducting the research project and dissertation the student will be exposed to all aspects of modern informationretrieval processes, the organisation and resourcing of research and the organising and presentation of experimentaldata. The student must make inferences on conclusions, based on the evidence provided and supported by the researchwork. Furthermore they must assess the significance of this work in relation to the field and make suggestions abouthow further work could improve or clarify the research problem. The results of the project will be disseminated in asubstantial dissertation demonstrating the student's ability to research a subject in depth.

The student will meet regularly with the supervisor to ensure that the project is well developed and organised.Progress will be monitored.Intended Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, students should have the ability to:• investigate a research topic in detail;• formulate research aims;• devise and plan a research strategy to fulfil the aims;• carry out research work - undertake a literature search, a laboratory based or computer based investigation or acombination of these;• gather, organize and use evidence, data and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources;• critically analyse information;• make conclusions supported by the work and identify their relevance to the broader research area;• resolve or refine a research problem, with reasoned suggestions about how to improve future research efforts in thefield; and• produce a report (dissertation), with the findings presented in a well organised and reasoned manner.Reading List:Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.If an extension is deemed appropriate a Postgraduate Taught Masters ‘Application for Extension to the SubmissionDeadline/ Period of Candidature’ Form will need to be submitted as follows:• 31 August – deadline for Part Two students (non-resit students)• 8 November – deadline for Part Two Students (students who had resits)

EG-M23 Finite Element Computational AnalysisCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module introduces the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method to enable the student to use itin the solution of a range of problems of engineering interest. The classes of engineering problems covered in thismodule include elastic analysis of structures, heat conduction problems, seepage flow through soils and ideal fluidflow. In this context, the MATLAB programming language is used to create computer programs capable of solvingthese classes of problems.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2h per week

Example Classes 1h per weekDirected private study 3h per week

Lecturer(s): Professor EA De Souza NetoAssessment: Examination 1 (75%)

Assignment 1 (25%)Assessment Description: Examination - Standard university examination (open book) worth 75% of the modulemarks.Assignment - Individual programming (MATLAB) assignment where students are required to produce an FE-relatedcode based on the theory given in class. The assignment is worth 25% of the total marks for this module.Failure Redemption: Exam re-sits according to university regulations. A supplementary exam will form 100% of themodule marks.Assessment Feedback: Examination - Standard university exam feedback form.Assignment - Comments on submitted work will be emailed to students.Module Content: Weighted residual methods for differential equations in 1-D, the Galerkin Method. [2]Ritz-Rayleigh variational Method in 1-D, Augmented Ritz functional. [1]Galerkin-based FE methods in 1-D. [2]1-D elasticity and steady-state heat transfer. Ritz-Rayleigh approach to FE [1]Quadratic Lagrangian finite elements in 1-D. [2]2-D quasi-harmonic problems. FE solution [3]2-D and axisymmetric elasticity. FE solution [2]FE solution of 3D elasticity problems [1]Numerical integration, Gaussian quadratures [1]Isoparametric finite elements [2]FE programming using MATLAB [3]Intended Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:Weighted residual methods for the solution of differential equations. The Finite Element Method for solution of linearproblems in elastostatics and quasi-harmonic problems. The approximations involved in a Finite Element model.

An ability to (thinking skills): Convert a realistic elasticity, heat conduction, seepage flow and ideal fluid flowengineering problems into FE models. Solve simple elasticity, heat transfer, seepage flow and ideal fluid flowproblems by hand using the FE method. Identify the key issues to be considered when performing computationalsimulations of simple engineering problems.

An ability to (practical skills): Use a computer program to set up and produce FE solutions of simple engineeringproblems. Analyse/assess the output of FE simulations. Produce simple FE-related code in MATLAB computerlanguage.

Reading List: T.P. Chandrupatla & A.D. Belegundu, (R) Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 2002.Hinton and D.R.J. Owen, (R) An introduction to finite element computations , Pineridge Press, 1979.D.J. Henwood & J. Bonet, (R) Finite Elements - A Gentle Introduction, Macmillan, 1997.J Fish & T Belytschko, A First Course in Finite Elements, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.ISBN: 0470035803

Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of continual assessment assignment: No marks awarded for latesubmissions.

Available to visiting and exchange students.

This module requires a prior knowledge of computer programming - more specifically, MATLAB programminglanguage - at a fairly basic level.

EG-M24 Advanced Structural DesignCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module aims to equip students with advanced structural design concepts from first principles,such as yield line theory, prestressed beams, combined torsion, bending and shear, strut and tie, composite sections,fire engineering. Design of sustainability and its applications will be taught. The module is taught in accordance withstructural Eurocodes.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-222; EG-225; EG-328Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 24 hours. Example classes 9 hours. Directed private study 33 hours.Lecturer(s): Dr. BCL LauAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (20%)Assessment Description: Assessment: 20% of marks from the assigned design project work. Remaining 80% of themodule marks are obtained by means of a 2-hour end of teaching block Closed Book examination.This module operates on a zero tolerance policy for late submission/plagiarism/collusion/commissioning ofcoursework i.e. zero marks awarded.

Failure Redemption: Exam re-sits according to university regulations.Normally, a supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Individual oral or written feedback will be given on coursework, prior to the Januaryexamination. Examination feedback will be provided via the College of Engineering online feedback system,reflecting on the class performance as a whole to individual exam questions.Module Content: Module content:Concrete Design to BS EN 1992- Prestressed concrete beams design [3]- Plastic analysis and design of reinforced concrete slabs, yield line theory and finite element method for analysis ofslab[3]- Design of torsion with combination of shear in reinforced concrete structures [2]- Strut and tie analysis [2]

Steel Design to BS EN 1993, 1994- Structural analysis of steelwork - global analysis, P-deta effect, imperfection [2]- Design of steel-concrete composite plate girders - effective length, shear connectors, differential shrinkage effect [5]- Connections - haunch connection design and in-plane moment connection [3]- Fire engineering - fire resistance of steel structures [2]

Sustainable design concepts and their applications [2]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:

a knowledge and understanding of: Advanced design theories, techniques and software for analysis and design ofcomplicated reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel structures and steel-concrete composite plate girders.Reading List: F. K. Kong, R. H. Evans, Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, CRC Press, 1987.ISBN: 978-0419245605M. Lawrence, J. Purkiss, Structural Design of Steelwork to EN 1993 and EN 1994, Butterworth-Heinemann.ISBN:978-0-7506-5060-1S. S. J. Moy, Plastic Methods for Steel and Concrete Structures, Palgrave Macmillan, 1996.ISBN: 978-0333641774SCI, Steel Designer's Manual, Blackwell Publishing, 2012.ISBN: 978-1405189408R.K Westbrook, Design Examples to EC3 Structural Steelwork, Pearson Higher Education & Professional.ISBN:0582013100J.H. Bungey, W.H. Mosley, R. Hulse, Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2 , Palgrave Macmillan.ISBN:0230500714Steel Design and Concrete Design Handbooks, The Institution of Structural Engineers.

Additional Notes: This module particularly builds on the work of Level 3 structural design and mechanics modulesEG-328 and EG-320. Therefore it may not be suitable for visiting and exchange students, unless student has priorknowledge of structural analysis and design equivalent to modules EG-328 and EG-320. Similarly, students enteringdirectly to Level 4 Civil Engineering should familiarise themselves with the content of those Level 3 modules as soonas possible.

EG-M25 Advanced Structural AnalysisCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: The module develops theory and associated solution techniques relevant to structural problems relatedto plates, shells and solid applications. The basic theoretical concepts are firstly introduced and the underlyinggoverning equations then developed. The first topic considered is the elastic theory of plate bending analysis, which isof fundamental importance in the design and analysis of a large class of engineering structures. This is followed by thelimit analysis of plate structures, which is of prominence in reinforced concrete design. A central aspect of the courseis the treatment of the membrane analysis of shell structures. Most shell structures operate by their resistance tomembrane action, rather than bending, and the course develops solution procedures for a range of practicalapplications encountered in both civil and mechanical engineering environments. The course concludes by developingsolution strategies for structures subjected to torsion, with particular emphasis placed on the analysis of closed thinwalled structures, such as those encountered in bridge deck construction and aerospace applications.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-320Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 (h); Example classes 10 (h); Directed private study 70 (h)Lecturer(s): Professor DRJ OwenAssessment: Examination 1 (75%)

Coursework 1 (25%)Assessment Description: Examination 1 - Standard 2 hour university examination worth 75% of the final mark. Thisis a closed book examination.Coursework 1 will contribute 25% of the final mark.Failure Redemption: Exam re-sits according to University regulations.Normally, a supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Standard engineering exam feedback form plus feedback on coursework. Example classes arealso provided to enhance student understanding during the course.Module Content: Introduction to the flexural behaviour of plates. Equilibrium conditions and the development of thegoverning equation for plate bending in terms of bending moments. [2]Compatibility conditions. Constitutive laws and the moment/curvature relations. The governing equation in terms ofdisplacements. [2]Boundary conditions for rectangular plates. Navier's solution for simply supported rectangular plates. [2]Point loaded simply supported rectangular plates. Development of the governing equations for axisymmetricallyloaded circular plates. [2]Solution of axisymmetrically loaded circular plate problems. Introduction to the limit analysis of reinforced concreteslabs. [2]Principle of virtual work method and equilibrium method for the evaluation of limit loads of slabs. Problem solutioninvolving orthotropically reinforced slabs. [2]Introduction to shell behaviour. The theory of shell action under membrane behaviour. [2]The solution of a range of engineering problems involving axisymmetrically loaded shells of revolution. [2]Theory of unsymmetrically loaded shells of revolution. Solution of engineering examples. [2]Introduction to prestressed concrete. Uniformly prestressed sections - theory and numerical examples. [2]Eccentrically prestressed sections - theory and numerical examples. Statically indeterminate systems. Evaluation ofconcordant tendon profiles. [2]Revision. [2]

Intended Learning Outcomes: Should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:The principles of equilibrium, compatibility and the influence of material behaviour. Virtual Work expressions ofequilibrium and compatibility and the Unit Load Theorem.

An ability to (thinking skills): Identify the forces applied by various supports. Distinguish between axial, bending,shear and torsional load carrying actions. Distinguish between statically determinate and indeterminate structures.Identify appropriate methods of analysis for trusses, beams and frames.

An ability to (practical skills): Apply the equations of static equilibrium to calculate reactions, axial forces, bendingmoments, shear forces and torsional forces. Use the Unit Load Method for the calculation of displacements androtations in structures. Analyse simple externally indeterminate 2-dimensional structures. Apply the MomentDistribution Method to the analysis of statically indeterminate beams. Use a computer to model and analyse trusses,beams and frames.

An ability to (key skills): Use a personal computer. Study independently and use library resources. Effectively takenotes and manage working time.Reading List: Timoshenko, Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill.Timoshenko, Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill.Additional Notes: Not available to visiting and exchange students.

Failure to sit an examination or submit work by the specified date will result in a mark of 0% being recorded.

This module particularly builds on the work you have done in the Level 2 Structural Mechanics 2 (a) and (b) modulesas well as Level 3 Structural Mechanics 3. You should revise the topics learnt in these modules. This module alsoassumes that you are familiar with the basic mathematical concepts learnt in the Levels 1 and 2 mathematics modules.Office hours will be posted up on the notice board outside Room 175 (Prof. D. R. J. Owen)

EG-M35 Flood Risk ManagementCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: Recent years have seen an increasingly volatile climate and hence severe floods across the UK andworldwide, which also accompanies with a constant demand for expertise and know-hows for flood risk management.We intend to use this module to facilitate civil and environmental engineering students with necessary engineeringskills and techniques for flood risk management with special focuses on current practice and national polices relatedand climate change impact and sustainability issues. Any student wanting to pursue or develop in a related career, e.g.,water managers, consultancy in flood risk management is encouraged to take the module.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-329Co-requisite Modules: EG-M87Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours;

Example classes 10 hours;Directed private study 20 hours;Private study 40 hours;Preparation for assessment: 10 hours.

Lecturer(s): Dr. Y Xuan, Dr. HU Karunarathna, Professor DE ReeveAssessment: Coursework 1 (30%)

Examination 1 (70%)Assessment Description: Coursework 1: written coursework counts to 30% of total marks. Zero tolerance for latesubmission.

Examination 1: written exam counts to 70% of total marks. Closed-book exam taking place in January.

Examination 2: closed-book, written exam of rest.Failure Redemption: Exam resits according to university regulation.A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Coursework: students will receive feedback via Blackboard according to universityregulation.Examination: feedback will be provided using standard university exam feedback form.Module Content: 1. Introduction to flood risk management: concepts and approaches [0.5]2. Water systems and hydrometrics[0.5]3. Water system modeling for flood risk management[3]: 3.1 Fluvial flooding: transfer function, lumped model, distributed model, hydraulic models 3.2 Urban flooding: urban drainage and sewer modelling 3.3 Flood estimation over ungagged catchment: FEH method 3.4 Storm surge and overtopping 3.5 Coastal and estuary flooding.4. Flood risk, extreme value and reliability analysis [1] 4.1 Probability theory and its application in flood risk management 4.2 Design Flood and PMP, PMF 4.3 Extreme value theory and reliability analysis.5. FRM Planning, flood hazard and inundation maps. [1]6 Flood forecasting/Warning and communication systems [1]7. Options and measures for flood risk management [1] 7.1 UK and EU Policies and Practices 7.2 Prevention, mitigation measures and insurance 7.3 Sustainability issues.8. Global environment change impact on flood risk and resilience [2] 8.1 Climate change impact 8.2 Land use change impact 8.3 Adaptation and resilience building measures.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:1. understand and demonstrate the concept of flood risk management, relevant policies of the UK and EU;2. understand and be acquainted with the necessary modelling techniques for flood forecasting and flood riskmanagement;3. use FEH method to estimate flood for ungauged catchment;4. be accustomed to GIS and use GIS tools to produce flood hazard map and/or analysis;5. understand and demonstrate the use of probability (extreme value) theory for flood risk analysis;6. establish and enhance the awareness of the sustainability issues in flood risk management;7. understand the climate change and other global change impacts on flood risk management;8. demonstrate the readiness for progressing to relevant profession.

Reading List:Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-M47 Entrepreneurship for EngineersCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: To establish the principles of entrepreneurship and the role engineers have in successful businessenterprises.

Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Example classes / Laboratory work 10 hoursDirected private study 76 hours

Lecturer(s): Professor K BoardAssessment: Group Work - Coursework (80%)

Coursework 1 (20%)Assessment Description: The group assignment will require application of the concepts of entrepreneurship. Theassignment will require the delivery of a presentation and the submission of a business plan.

The individual assignment will consist of a 600 word essay.Failure Redemption: 100% coursework.Assessment Feedback: Mainly through the group interviews held at the end of the course.Module Content: What is an entrepreneur and why enterprise matters; the six dimensions of entrepreneurship,structure and presentation of opportunities, sources and structure of finance, people and teams.

How enterprise is managed internationally, managing early and long-term growth, harvesting and buy-out, sustainingthe flow of ideas within a company, case-studies.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be able to:• Describe how opportunities are identified and a business plan is generated in order to get started• List the sources of finance that exist and how they are structured• Analyse the role of people and what makes a winning team• Discuss a case history that lead to success• Explain how early growth is managed• Analyse how failure can occur and how to guard against it• Explain how enterprise can be sustained within an organisation as it growsReading List: Birley and Muzyka, Mastering Enterprise, Financial Times Publication, 1997.ISBN: 027363031Bridge, O'Neill and Martin, Understanding Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Palgrave Macmillan,2008.ISBN: 0230552706Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment

Related assignments are used to assess this module.

EG-M87 Coastal engineeringCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This is the main module on the subject of coastal engineering. The module provides the backgroundfor undertaking detailed design of coastal flood defences and coastal protection schemes. It includes wider issues suchas: the coastal planning regime in the UK; the impacts of climate change on design; sustainability of coastal defences;assessing flood risk. The programme will consist of a series of lectures and examples classes to study instances ofcoastal environments &/or engineering schemes.Pre-requisite Modules: EGA331Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours/week

Example classes 1hour/weekDirected private study 4 hours per week

Lecturer(s): Professor DE Reeve, Dr. HU KarunarathnaAssessment: Coursework 1 (20%)

Coursework 2 (20%)Examination 1 (60%)

Assessment Description: Coursework 1 - written assessment on design wave specification (20%)Coursework 2 - written conceptual design assessment (20%)Exam (60%) closed book.

Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark. Closed book.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on coursework via written comments and comments in class

Feedback on exam via normal procedure; in subsequent years via overview of generic issues arising from previousexaminationsModule Content: Indicative syllabus -

Introduction: conceptual design for coastal defence; sustainable shoreline management in the UK; overview of designprocessDesign wave specification: Characteristics of wind waves and swell; concept of a random sea. Time and frequencydomain parameters, Rayleigh distribution, energy and directional spectra. Introduction to principles of frequencyanalysis.Wave transformation: Refraction, shoaling and diffraction of monochromatic waves and directional spectra.Water level variations: tides and surge.Flood defences: Types & materials (embankments, revetments and seawalls); wave overtopping; formulae andmethods; design criteria.Coastal protection: Types & materials (revetments, groynes, breakwaters); soft engineering options (renourishment,recycling); beach modelling.Reliability & risk: flood risk assessment.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:*Conceptual design for coastal defence* Shoreline management process within the UK* Main elements of detailed design of coastal flood defences* The main options for coastal protection schemes* Sustainability and 'Soft' engineering options and methodsReading List: D. Reeve, A. Chadwick, C. Fleming, Coastal engineering: Processses, theory and design practice, CRCPress, 2011.ISBN: 978-0415583534Additional Notes: A background knowledge of Coastal Engineering/Processes is assumed. The material covered inEGA331 provides this.

EGA331 Coastal processes and engineeringCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module provides an introduction to the subject of coastal engineering. It provides an overview ofthe main physical processes that shape the coastal environment and the wider context of coastal engineering, togetherwith the underlying tidal theory, wave transformation methods and sediment transport concepts. The programme willconsist of a series of lectures and examples classes.Pre-requisite Modules: EG 201Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours/week

Example classes 1hour/weekDirected private study 4 hours per week

Lecturer(s): Dr. HU Karunarathna, Professor DE ReeveAssessment: Coursework 1 (25%)

Examination 1 (75%)Assessment Description: Coursework 1 - written submission (25%)Closed Book Examination (75%)Failure Redemption: Resits over summer period.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on coursework via written comments and comments in class

Feedback on exam via normal procedure; in subsequent years via overview of generic issues arising from previousexaminationsModule Content: Introduction: historical context, the coastal environment, context of design, hard and softengineering options for coastal defence and their effects on the coastal environment, concepts of sustainability incoastal management.Theory of tides: equilibrium tidal theory; classification of tides; tidal analysis; tidal prediction; dynamic theory oftidesLinear wave theory: derivation of airy wave equations; water particle motions; approximations for 'deep' and 'shallow'water; energy, power and group velocity; refraction, shoaling, reflection, diffraction and breaking; wave-inducedcurrents; set-up and set-down; nonlinear theories.Water level variations: tides; surge; sea level rise; tsunamisConcepts in sediment transport: basic concepts; cross-shore and longshore transport equationsIntended Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:*Equilibrium theory of tides; tidal analysis; tidal prediction methods; classification of tides; limitations of equilibriumtheory* Linear wave theory; wave transformations including refraction, shoaling, reflection, diffraction and breaking; wave-induced currents; wave set-up, set-down; limitations of linear theory* Surge; causes and components* Tsunamis; causes, propagation, characteristics* Basic concepts in sediment transport; examples of cross shore transport and long shore transport equationsReading List: Reeve, Chadwick & Fleming, Coastal Engineering: Processes, theory and design practice, Spon press,2012.ISBN: 978-0-415-58353-4Additional Notes: Module code reserved by d.e.reeve on 21/05/2012 14:07:06

EGEM07 Fluid-Structure InteractionCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The understanding and the computer simulation of fluid-structure interaction is of increasingimportance in many areas of modern engineering including Civil, Mechanical, Medical, Chemical and AerospaceEngineering. This module covers the mechanics of fluid-structure interaction as well as the numerical strategies forthe computer simulation of such problems. Various phenomena, including wing divergence, oscillating pipes, vortex-induced vibrations, galloping and flutter, are studied and different approaches to the computer simulation of fluid-structure interaction are discussed. In the context of the computational strategies, the focus is on solution methods forthe coupled system of differential equations that describe the interaction between the fluid flow and the structure.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: lectures and example classes: 3 hours per week; private study: 4 hours per week; revision: 30 hoursLecturer(s): Dr. WG DettmerAssessment: Examination 1 (70%)

Assignment 1 (5%)Assignment 2 (15%)Assignment 3 (10%)

Assessment Description: Examination:This is a closed book examination. The examination forms 70% of the module mark.

Assignment 1: Wing DivergenceThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 5% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 5.

Assignment 2: GallopingThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 15% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 8.

Assignment 3: Gauss-Seidel IterationThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 10% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 10.

Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on the assignments will be given verbally during office hours.Module Content:Fluid-Structure Interaction and Aeroelasticity:lift and drag forces, pitching moment,wing divergence,added mass,oscillating pipes,ship roll,vortex-induced vibration, lock-in,galloping, flutter

Computational Solution Strategies:basics of computational modelling of fluid flow and structural dynamics,interface modelling, weak and strong coupling,Gauss-Seidel iteration, relaxation, convergence, Aitken acceleration,monolithic and partitioned Newton-Raphson methods,staggered schemes

Intended Learning Outcomes: By the end of this module, the students should be able to* assess the stability of fluid-structure interaction systems,* calculate critical flow velocities for simple systems,* apply different computational solution strategies to simple problems,* assess the suitability of different solution strategies for a particular problem,* discretise time derivatives and resolve nonlinearities for small problems.Reading List: Blevins, Flow Induced Vibration, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1977.ISBN: 1-57524-183-8

Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.Lecture notes, assignments and past examination papers will be available on Blackboard.

EGIM02 Numerical Methods for Partial Differential EquationsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: Introduction to numerical methods including ordinary and partial differential equations at masterslevel.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-189; EG-190; EG-399Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20h

Examples 10hDirected Private Study 70h

Lecturer(s): Professor MG EdwardsAssessment: Examination (70%)

Assignment 1 (15%)Assignment 2 (15%)

Assessment Description: Assessment is comprised of a closed book examination and 2 assignments involvinganalysis and computation.Failure Redemption: The supplementary closed book exam paper is sat during the month of August following thefirst exam sat in January.A supplementary examination will normally form 100% of the module mark and is capped at 50%.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on assessed work is given in example classes and via blackboard's gradecentre.Specific issues and questions are answered throughout the module including example classes.Feedback on formal examinations is given via web feedback template.Module Content: Review of Basic Numerical Methods and MATLAB commands.Overview of Numerical Modelling Techniques.Newtons method.Numerical Integration.Approximation of Ordinary and Partial differential equations.Finite difference and Finite volume methods forElliptic, Parabolic and Hyperbolic partial differential equations.Consistency, stability and convergence.An Introduction to the Solution of Linear Systems.Gaussian elimination.Relaxation methods.

Practical Work: Exercises/project will involve coding some of the methods presented in MATLAB

Intended Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:The basic principles of: numerical integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.Truncation error and solution error. Consistency, stability and convergence. Direct and iterative solution of Linearsystems of equations.

An ability to (thinking skills): Understand and formulate basic numerical procedures and solve illustrative problems.

An ability to (practical skills): Understand practical implications of behaviour numerical methods and solutions.Logically formulate numerical methods for solution by computer with MATLAB.

An ability to (key skills): Study independently, use library resources. Effectively take notes and manage working time.Reading List: Gerald and Wheatley, (R) Applied Numerical Analysis, -.Johnson and Riess , (R) Numerical Analysis, -.G. D. Smith, (R) Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations, Oxford University Press .Paul Du Chateau and D.W. Zachmann. , (F) Schaum's outline of partial differential equations , -.Additional Notes: Lecture notes provided.


EGIM07 Dynamics and Transient AnalysisCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module aims to develop the understanding and skills necessary to analyse linear structures undergeneral dynamic, including earthquake loading, and to understand the use of time stepping schemes for linear dynamicand transient problems.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-260Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures & Example classes (30h); Directed private study (30h)Lecturer(s): Professor Y FengAssessment: Examination 1 (60%)

Project (40%)Assessment Description: Formal lectures, example classesFailure Redemption: Redeem failed component in resit in AugustAssessment Feedback: Module feedbackModule Content: Introduction: Dynamic effects on structures, Engineering disasters, design issues. [1]

Single Degree of Freedom Problems: the SDOF spring-mass system, equivalent SDOF structures - energy method,analytical solution of SDOF problems, step by step solution methods, earthquake loading, response and designspectra, Eurocode- 8 elastic spectrum. [15]

Multiple Degree of Freedom Problems: natural modes and frequencies of vibration, modal decomposition, reductionmethods, earthquake loading, shear building model, design considerations. [9]

Distributed Mass Systems: finite element discretization and formulations. [4]

Revision [1]Intended Learning Outcomes: Students should be aware of possible disastrous consequences of structural failuresunder dynamic loadings, such as strong wind, wave and particularly earthquakes.

Students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of: Basic dynamic concepts of SDOF systemssuch as dynamic magnification, resonance, damping. The Rayleigh method for the simplification of complexstructures to a SDOF system. Earthquake response and design spectra. Analytical and step-by-step integrationmethods for impulse and periodic forces. Modes of vibration and modal decomposition. Reduction methods. Massdamping. The shear building simplified model.

Reading List: Chopra, Dynamics of structures, Prentice Hall.Clough & Penzien, Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill.Dynamics - An Introduction for Civil & Structural Engineers, ICE (Design and Practice Guide).Additional Notes: Assessment: Written, open book, examination (2 hrs) at the end of Semester 1 accounts for 60% ofthe marks, the remaining 40% are awarded to an individual project, for which students are expected to solve adynamical problem using Excel/Matlab etc and write a technical report on their findings. Penalty for late submissionof course work is zero mark in the course work.

Individual projects will be allocated during the course.


EGIM08 Computational PlasticityCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module is concerned with basic concepts and methods of computational plasticity. Essential stepsrequired in numerical integration of elasto-plastic constitutive models are first discussed in one-dimensional setting.Concepts of plasticity under multiaxial stress states are introduced and several yield criteria are described includingvon Mises, Tresca, Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager yield criteria. Details of numerical integration are provided forthe von Mises yield criterion. Understanding of basic concepts and practical applications are strengthened through theprogramming exercises focusing on one-dimensional problems, and use of computational codes under multiaxial stateof stress. Computer simulations of structural and geotechnical problems are performed, with the objective ofunderstanding the concepts of engineering failure and limit state.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures (20h); Example classes and Laboratory work (10h). Directed private study 3h per week.Lecturer(s): Professor D PericAssessment: Examination 1 (50%)


Assessment Description: Examination 1 - Standard 2 hour university examination worth 50% of the final mark. Thisis a closed book examination.The coursework will consist of two individual projects that will require both hand calculation and computersimulations. Computer simulation will require certain amount of programming and use of the existing finite elementsoftware package Elfen. The project reports should consist of two parts: (i) a discussion related to general aspects offormulation and computational treatment of the problem under consideration, (ii) description of numerical solution ofan individual problem.Coursework 1 - Hand calculation and numerical solution in MATLAB will be used to obtain solution of simple 1-Delasto-plastic problem. Coursework 1 will contribute 20% of the final mark.Coursework 2 - Short hand calculation and computer simulation in commercial code will be used to obtain solution ofa 2-D engineering problem. Coursework 2 will contribute 30% of the final mark.Failure Redemption: Exam re-sits according to university regulations.Normally, a supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Examination 1 - Standard university exam feedback form.Coursework 1 and 2 - Marked assignments with comments will be provided to students for inspection.Module Content: Introduction: Historical Perspective. Physical Motivation. Rate Independent Plasticity. RateDependence. Creep. Rheological Models. [2]1-D Mathematical Model: Yield Criterion. Flow Rule. Loading / Unloading Conditions. Isotropic and KinematicHardening Models. 1-D Elasto-Plastic Boundary Value Problem. [1]Computational Aspects of 1-D Elasto-Plasticity: Integration Algorithms for 1-D Elasto-Plasticity. Operator Split.Return Mapping. Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP. Consistent Tangent Modulus. [5]Classical Model of Elasto-Plasticity: Physical Motivation. Classical Mathematical Model of Rate-Independent. Elasto-Plasticity: Yield Criterion. Flow Rule. Loading / Unloading Conditions. [6]Computational Aspects of Elasto-Plasticity: Integration Algorithms for Elasto-Plasticity. Operator Split. The TrialElastic State. Return Mapping. Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP. Consistent Tangent Modulus. [3]Plane Strain Von Mises Elasto-Plastic Model: Continuum. Integration Algorithm. Operator Split. The Trial ElasticState. Return Mapping; Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP: Consistent Tangent Modulus. [4]Integration Algorithms for Generalised Elasto-Plasticity. [1]Generalisations and Applications of Plasticity: Plasticity in Engineering Practice: Geomechanics. StructuralMechanics. Impact Dynamics and Crashworthiness. [8]

Intended Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to demonstrate:A knowledge and understanding of: Fundamentals of computational modelling of inelastic materials with emphasis onrate independent plasticity. A sound basis for approximation methods and finite element method, in particular.An ability to (thinking skills): Understand different methodologies for discretisation of different time evolutionproblems, and rate-independent elasto-plasticity in particular.An ability to (practical skills): Develop practical skills related to modelling of inelastic history dependent materials.Formulate and implement a computational procedure for integration of rate-independent elasto-plasticity in 1-D.Perform analysis of engineering problems in elasto-plasticity by employing a commercial finite element package.

Reading List: E. A. de Souza Neto, D. Peric and D. R. J. Owen, (R) Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theoryand Applications, Wiley, 2008.ISBN: 978-0-470-69452-7J Lubliner, (F) Plasticity Theory, Dover, 2008.ISBN: 978-0486462905D R J Owen & E Hinton, (F) Finite Elements in Plasticity: Theory and Practice , Pineridge Press, 1980.ISBN: 0-906674-05-2J C Simo & T J R Hughes, (R) Computational Inelasticity, Springer, 1998.ISBN: 978-0387975207O C Zienkiewicz & R L Taylor, Inelastic and Non-linear Materials, Chapter 4 in The Finite Element Method for Solidand Structural Mechanics, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN: 978-0750663212M A Crisfield, Basic Plasticity, Chapter 6 of Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures. Volume 1:Introduction, Wiley, 1996.ISBN: 978-0471970590Additional Notes: Failure to attend activities that are a module requirement will normally mean that you cannot sitthe final exam in the module.Zero tolerance will apply for late submissions of the assignments.Failure to sit an examination or submit work by the specified date will result in a mark of 0% being recorded.

EGIM14 Computational Case StudyCredits: 20 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The aim of the module is to undertake an in-depth study into the use of computational methods inengineering practice by carrying out a detailed literature survey and state of the art examination in a given topic ofspecialisation.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: No formal lectures invovled. Tutorials given by individual MSc research project supervisors (10h)

Directed private study (190h)Lecturer(s): Professor Y FengAssessment: Report (70%)

Oral Examination (30%)Assessment Description: 1. Report: a formal report should be submitted before the deadline set-up by the supervisor,but normally around early May before the main exams start. The report will be marked by two examiners includingthe supervisor.

2. Oral presentation: The student should give a 15-min presentation before two examiners and followed by Q & A.Failure Redemption: Students can resubmit the report and do the oral examination.Assessment Feedback: The student should be able to receive some feedback from the supervisor and the secondexaminer for the report, and can get direct feedback from the oral examination.Module Content: Literature review on chosen research topic.Familiarisation with chosen research topic.Planning of MSc thesis.Intended Learning Outcomes: The student should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of: Themain aspects and state-of-the-art of the chosen MSc research topic; main problems and necessary steps to moveforward in the chosen research topic.

An ability to (thinking skills): Identify key aspects of a research topic.

An ability to (practicalskills): Use web-based tools to perform bibliographic searches on a given topic.

An ability to (key skills): Produce work to a deadline. Perform a bibliographic search on a given topic, select essentialinformation for familiarisation with the subject. Plan research in advance.Reading List: Invertebrates, Sinauer Associates.Additional Notes: Around 5,000 word report on the chosen MSc research topic.

Recommended Texts to be defined by supervisor according to the chosen research topic.

Note: Dr Petar Igic is responsible for the candidates enrolled on MSc Electronics Technology for Sustainable Energy

EGIM27 Reservoir Modelling and SimulationCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: subsurface reservoir modelling applies to petroleum reservoirs, aquifer remediation and carbonsequestration. This module provides an introduction to subsurface reservoir modelling at masters level.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-189; EG-190; EG-399; EG-399Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20h; Examples 10h; Directed Private Study 70hLecturer(s): Professor MG EdwardsAssessment: Examination 1 (70%)


Assessment Description: Closed book examination and 2 assignments involving analytical work and calculation.Failure Redemption: Supplementary closed book exam in the month of August following the first exam inMay/June.Supplementary is normally a closed book exam marked out 100%, result capped at 50%.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on assessed work is given in example classes and via blackboard's gradecentre.Specific issues and questions are answered throughout the module including example classes.Feedback on formal examinations is given via the web feedback template.

Module Content: Introduction to petroleum reservoirs; the flow variables, medium variables.Equation Types; Principles of mass conservation.Single phase flow, Darcy's Law.Potential Flow.Permeability tensors and Upscaling. Layered medium and flow.Well model and radial flow.Multiphase flow, Darcy's Law.Buckley Leverett Flow. Oil recovery calculation.Unstable flow.Flow on an incline and effects of gravity.Upscaled Flow modelsConvection DiffusionOil spill(Knowledge of MATLAB is assumed)Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of:The basic principles of mass conservation and formulation of single and multiphase conservation laws according toequation type. Their fundamental solutions. Upscaling while maintaining medium properties. Stable and unstable flowregimes. Effect of mobility ratio on oil recovery and water breakthrough.

An ability to (thinking skills):Understand and formulate flow models, boundary conditions and procedures to solve illustrative problems. Appreciatethe coupled form of the general system of equations.

an ability to (practical skills):Understand and interpret practical implications, limitations of flow model solutions and use of models in simulation.

an ability to (key skills):Study independently, use library resources. Effectively take notes and manage working time.Reading List: Dake, L, Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Elsevier, 1978.Bear, J, Dynamics of Fluids in Porus Media, Dover Edition, 1988.Crichlow, Modern Reservoir Engineering - A Simulation Approach, Prentice Hall, 1977.

Additional Notes: Lecture notes provided.


Assessment: 30% continuous assessment assignments, 70% closed book examination.Practical Work: Exercises/project given during course

MSc Civil Engineering

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