Civil Structures

Select one or more civil structures in this module. Some examples of civil structures include: bridges, roads, dams, buildings, cranes and lifting devices, parklands and children’s playgrounds and equipment.

A student:

H1.2 differentiates between the properties and structure of materials and justifies the selection of materials in engineering applications

H2.1 determines suitable properties, uses and applications of materials, components and processes in engineering

H3.1  demonstrates proficiency in the use of mathematical, scientific and graphical methods to analyse and solve problems of engineering practice

H3.2  uses appropriate written, oral and presentation skills in the preparation of detailed engineering reports

H3.3  develops and uses specialised techniques in the application of graphics as a communication too

H4.1  investigates the extent of technological change in engineering

H4.2  applies knowledge of history and technological change to engineering-based problems

H5.1 works individually and in teams to solve specific engineering problems and prepare

engineering reports

H4.3 applies understanding of social, environmental and cultural implications of

technological change in engineering to the analysis of specific engineering problems

H6.1  demonstrates skills in research and problem-solving related to engineering

H6.2  demonstrates skills in analysis, synthesis and experimentation related to engineering.