Structural Concepts and Tools (BARC0143)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Architecture
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to students on the MSci Architecture [UMSARCING19] programme.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Students learn the technical concepts used by structural engineers using qualitative analysis, based on physical and computing modelling skills. They learn about the comparative structural behaviour of a range of building materials and configurations. Students are taught the basics of sizing structural elements for their future design projects and are asked to make a structural appraisal of case studies and their sample building design project.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 47
Module leader: Miss Ruth Cuenca Candel
Who to contact for more information: a.whewell@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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