mrm2502 civil and offshore engineering. dr sands & mrs chandler christine fraser noble f015 (top...
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MRM2502
Civil and Offshore Engineering
Dr Sands&
Mrs Chandler
Christine
Fraser Noble F015(Top Floor of West Wing)
Course Structure
• Aims– To provide an understanding of the scale and range
of civil and offshore engineering works, including the techniques used in marine, coastal, estuarine and onshore situations.
• Objectives– This course is intended to enable you to
communicate effectively with other professionals and members of the public about aspects of construction in marine and coastal environments.
Asessments
• Presentation projects (40% total) – Each student (working in groups) will contribute to 2 projects that will be presented by the group to the full class. Each presentation (10%) will be supported by a written summary from each individual student (500 words plus 4 illustrations maximum – 10%). The presentations will be peer ranked.
• 2 class tests of 30% each. During each test students will write 2 brief reports (from a selection of topics), 1 on a tutor presented topic and 1 on a student presented topic not their own. March 11 & April 22
Emphasis on Group Work
• Group 1– James Alexander– Rosanna Bassnett-Barker– Ian Browne – Symen Gerlings
• Group 2– Lyndsey Boyd– Scott Campbell– Andrew Corse
• Group 3– Daniel Edwards– Marta Gomez Salcedo– Michael Kelly
• Group 4– Emily Hastings– Nicholas Ledger– Callum McNee
• Group 5– Adam Porteous– Kyle Riach– Thomas Stewart-Moore– Natasha Walecki
Talking the TalkBrief Outline of Some Engineering Terms
• Weight & Mass– Kilograms
• Force – – one of Newton’s laws:
– Newtons
maF
Equilibrium
• Consider a book sitting on a tableF
R
If Upwards is positive, then:
R-F=0
R=F
Another of Newton’s Laws: To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Consider Book Falling
• Assume parachute very light
F
P Total upward force = P-F
P-F=-ma
F – P = ma
But F=mg
So:
mg-P=ma
Another of Newton’s Laws
• A body will remain at rest or continue to move with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
Stress – Simplistic Approach
a
f
Tension
Shear
Strain – One Simplistic Definition
0
0
l
lle
The Important Bit
• Stress relates to the force or load applied to a body.
• Strain relates to deformation.
Young’s Modulus or Elastic Modulus
σ
e
eE
Structural Failure
• Strength
• Stiffness
• Stability
• Robustness
• Durability
• Other Serviceability
The Legal Framework
• HSE• http://www.hse.gov.uk/• CDM• http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc193.pdf • SEPA• http://www.hse.gov.uk/ • Building Regulations• http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_b
uildreg/documents/sectionhomepage/odpm_buildreg_page.hcsp
The Important Bit
• Enabling legislation– The details can change – sometimes a lot.
• The client (i.e. the person for whom the structure is being built) has duties under the law (except for domestic or very small scale work).
• Always check on the current situation.• The HSE is not always your friend.• You need planning permission unless you are
the Queen. Your L.A. will usually give you advice.
Any Questions so far?