Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Structural Engineering 3
School	School of Engineering
Department	Civil Engineering
Module Code	04 28465
Module Lead	Pedro Martinez-Vazquez
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	For ug students Structural Engineering 2; none for MSc students.
Contact Hours	Lecture-15 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module covers advanced topics in structural materials and composite construction including: 1 .1. Composite Construction 2. Prestressed Concrete Structures
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically evaluate the behaviour of composite structures and design composite members according to design standards Critically evaluate the behaviour of prestressed concrete structures and design prestressed concrete members according to design standards Communicate key engineering and design concepts using professional drawings and/or sketches
Assessment	28465-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%) 28465-04 : Coursework : Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Main assessment Coursework (40%) 3-hour written unseen exam (60%) Reassessment: 3-hour written unseen exam (100%)
Other	Birmingham based module of Dubai version 32671
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