Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

MSc in Engineering (Environmental│ Structural & Geotechnical │ Transport)

TRT 24-29

Programme Handbook

2012-2013

Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin,

Dublin 2

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the MSc in Engineering (Environmental/Structural & Geotechnical/Transport) at the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin. This course aims to develop engineers with specialist understanding in one of: Environmental Engineering; Structural & Geotechnical Engineering; or Transport Engineering. In addition, the course offers students the opportunity to obtain knowledge in complimentary subject areas within Civil Engineering. This Course Handbook provides details of the structure and methods of assessment of the programme modules, and other relevant information about the course. COURSE CALENDAR The course is divided into two semesters as follows;

Academic Year Structure, 2012/2013 Calendar

week Week commencing Outline Structure of Academic Year Notes

3 10-Sep-12 PG Registration 4 17-Sep-12

5 24-Sep-12 Teaching Week 1

6 01-Oct-12 Teaching Week 2 7 08-Oct-12 Teaching Week 3 8 15-Oct-12 Teaching Week 4 9 22-Oct-12 Teaching Week 5 10 29-Oct-12 Teaching Week 6

11 05-Nov-12 Teaching Week 7 Project/Assignment Week - Engineering

12 12-Nov-12 Teaching Week 8 13 19-Nov-12 Teaching Week 9 14 26-Nov-12 Dissertation, Course Work & Intensive Modules 15 03-Dec-12 Dissertation, Course Work & Intensive Modules 16 10-Dec-12 Dissertation, Course Work & Intensive Modules Semester 1 ends in Week 12 17 17-Dec-12

Christmas vacation period between teaching terms 4 weeks (as at present)

18 24-Dec-12 Christmas Period 19 31-Dec-12 20 07-Jan-13 21 14-Jan-13 Teaching Week 1 Semester two begins 22 21-Jan-13 Teaching Week 2 23 28-Jan-13 Teaching Week 3 24 04-Feb-13 Teaching Week 4 25 11-Feb-13 Teaching Week 5 26 18-Feb-13 Teaching Week 6

27 25-Feb-13 Teaching Week 7 Project/Assignment Week - Engineering

28 04-Mar-13 Teaching Week 8 29 11-Mar-13 Teaching Week 9 30 18-Mar-13 Revision Revision 31 25-Mar-13 Revision Revision 32 01-Apr-13 Annual Examinations 1

Annual Examination period: 33 08-Apr-13 Annual Examinations 2 34 15-Apr-13 Annual Examinations 3

35 to 52 22-Apr 13 to 23 August 13

Postgraduate dissertations/theses / Research 1-8

This period is used for writing up Masters dissertations and research theses due for submission in September. Interim Report and presentation also takes place during this period. Final presentation to the external examiner are held at the end of September.

Teaching in the first semester begins on Monday 24th September 2012. The following regulations apply to students commencing the MSc program during 2012/13 academic year. (Note that in the case of part-time students continuing into their second year, the regulations in the 2011/12 MSc handbook continue to apply).

COURSE STRUCTURE Candidates must take eleven modules, namely the three mandatory modules, (M1, M2 and M3) together with at least four of the modules in their chosen specialisation and four other modules, which in total amounts to 90 ECTS. In the first semester, candidates pursuing the course full time must take modules M1 and M2 along with four other modules selected from options (including at least two from their selected specialisation), listed below. In the second semester, candidates pursuing the course full time must take module M3 along with four other modules selected from options (including at least 2 from their selected specialisation), also listed below: Mandatory M1. Civil Engineering Management (10 ECTS) M2. Research Methodology (10 ECTS) M3. (Environmental / Structural & Geotechnical / Transport) Engineering Dissertation (30 ECTS) Environmental Engineering E1. Engineering Hydrology (5 ECTS) E2. Introduction to Environmental Analysis (5 ECTS) E3. Environmental Engineering (5 ECTS) E4. Waste and Environmental Management (5 ECTS) E5. Water Quality and Hydrological Modelling (5 ECTS) E6. Water Resource Planning (5 ECTS) Structural Engineering S1. Geotechnical Engineering (5 ECTS) S2. Advanced Structural Analysis (5 ECTS) S3. Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (5 ECTS) S4. Bridge Engineering (5 ECTS) S5. Advanced Concrete Technology (5 ECTS) S6. Soil-Structure Interaction (5 ECTS) S7. A Unified Theory of Structures (5 ECTS) S8. Concrete Durability & Sustainability (5 ECTS) Transport Engineering T1. Transportation (5 ECTS) T2. Transport Modelling (5 ECTS) T3. Highway Engineering (5 ECTS) T4. Applied Transportation Analysis (5 ECTS) Common C1. Renewable Energy 1 (5 ECTS) C2. Renewable Energy 2 (5 ECTS) C3. Modelling of Civil Engineering Systems (5 ECTS) Some of the module options in either semester may be withdrawn from time to time and some new modules may be added, subject to demand. In the event that insufficient module options are available to meet the minimum module requirements of a particular specialisation then an alternative specialisation or a general Civil Engineering specialisation may be chosen. M.Sc. candidates will be assessed on the basis of the written exams and research methodology modules where the regulations for passing are described below. In addition, MSc candidates must also complete a substantial research project (M3) assessed as a dissertation of approximately 30,000 words. Candidates may also take the course part-time over two years. In this case, during the first year, the candidates take seven modules, namely: the mandatory modules M1 and M2 along with five of the module options (including at least two from their chosen specialisation) which amounts to 45 ECTS.

During the second year, candidates must complete the compulsory M3 module together with three other module options (including at least two from their chosen specialisation) which amounts to another 45 ECTS. By the end of the course, part-time candidates must have completed at least four of their specialisation module options and four of the other module options, amounting to a total of 90 ECTS credits. At the discretion of the Board of Examiners, there may also be an option available to candidates who do not fulfil the requirements for the MSc course to qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma. Postgraduate Diploma candidates will be assessed on the basis of written examinations and successful completion of the Research Methodology module, where the pass mark shall be 40% for these candidates only. Please note that each semester will include a reading week during which there will be no scheduled lectures and the students will be required to carry out coursework and independent study. Hence, modules are scheduled over a nine-week period although lectures will only be scheduled over eight of these weeks. SELECTION OF MODULES An important decision that you will have to make early in the program is which optional modules you are going to take examinations in. You must confirm which module options you are taking in both the first and second semesters by email or submitting the module choice form to Lorraine Taite (taitel@tcd.ie) by Wednesday 3rd October 2012, at the latest. TEACHING METHODS A wide range of teaching methods are employed on the program. The teaching method reflects the teaching objectives and includes formal lectures, seminars, group design projects and site visits. Students are encouraged to ask questions during or after lectures or seminars if points require clarification, or if their own experience provides useful insight into the subject in hand. LEARNING METHODS Success on the course is strongly linked to study skills. While each individual has a different style of learning, the following points will help you do well on the course. 1. Work steadily Successful students take a serious and committed attitude to their subject from the first day of the course.

Last minute rushes to meet deadlines and panic cramming invariably decreases the quality of learning. 2. Review all teaching promptly and thoughtfully Most effective learning takes place outside the lecture theatre. It is advisable to go through lecture notes as

soon as possible after each lecture, even if only a few minutes are spent for each lecture. Compare what has been heard and discussed with the information in the references and recommended texts. Consider the information and distinguish between learning single facts and understanding the subject matter. The lecturer will be happy to clarify any queries that may arise at the next lecture or personally, by appointment, at a later date.

3. Attend regularly No lecturer is likely to explain material in a lecture a second time to someone who was absent the first

time. Failure to attend lectures will be reflected in the marks for the relevant assessment 4. Plan your time carefully It may be helpful to draw up a schedule of commitments: reviewing lectures, preparing laboratory reports,

essays and exam revision. An estimate should be made of how much time will be needed for each task, working backwards from each deadline to find out when the next task should be started.

5. Working with colleagues Working with a few colleagues in a group will often help everyone to learn effectively. For example, it

may be necessary to set time aside each day to review lecture notes together. Working together may help with your personal discipline, while discussing a subject often clarifies many of the issues and concepts

involved. However, it should be pointed out that working together is not the same as copying another person’s work.

ASSESSMENT Students will be examined in the compulsory and optional modules and the dissertations will also be assessed. Coursework will form a significant part of certain modules, particularly M2 Dissertation Phase 1 which is based on continuous assessment only. A Board of Examiners oversees the assessment of students. The Board of Examiners is made up of the academic staff and the independent External Examiner. The External Examiner is an eminent academic staff member from another University, currently TBC. The function of the External Examiner is to overlook the assessment procedures and to moderate the marking of examinations, coursework and projects by the members of the academic staff. In order to pass the MSc Program, students must achieve 90 ECTS credits and an overall average mark of at least 50%. In the taught component of the course, they must achieve a module grade of at least 50% in 45 ECTS and no less than six module options and at least 40% in remaining 15 ECTS and no more than two modules. Students must also achieve a mark of at least 50% in M3 Dissertation Phase 2. Those students who achieve an average of greater than 70% in the examinations and over 70% for M3 Dissertation Phase 2 will be awarded a distinction. Assessment methods used include:

• Dissertation • Formal Examination • Oral Presentations of Individual Projects

Formal Examinations Examinations will be held during the annual examination period following the second semester. They consist of unseen written questions of a variety of types including short questions, mathematical problems and essays. They serve to test factual knowledge and the development of theoretical understanding of the subjects. All annual examinations will be three hours in duration, unless stated otherwise. Formal examination questions are based on the content of the taught courses. The best guarantee of success therefore is to work steadily throughout the course, reviewing the contents of each lecture using both your notes and standard texts. Past papers are available to download through the Exam Papers link on the TCD homepage. Dissertation The dissertation is carried out in two phases. The first phase M2 Dissertation Phase 1 comprises a literature review, preliminary studies and significant coursework component. M2 lectures will take place during the first and second semesters and the schedule of lectures will be confirmed by the module coordinator in due course. The second phase, M3 Dissertation Phase 2, which runs from week 10 in semester one until the end of September, includes a significant research component. Note that the MSc dissertation is a major undertaking requiring maturity, planning, analysis and a considerable amount of hard work. Two soft-bound copies must be handed in no later than 23rd August 2013. Two hardbound copies of the dissertation, including corrections were necessary, must be submitted by the end of September 2013. Recommendations for the format and presentation of dissertations are given in an appendix. The marks for the dissertation are awarded on the following basis:

1. Presentation = 20%. 2. Amount of own work done = 20%. 3. Understanding and difficulty = 20%. 4. Conclusions =20%. 5. Originality and innovation = 20%.

Also important are the initiative and commitment shown by the student and two presentations. It is mandatory that students make a presentation of the project to their class and the Civil Engineering Staff, normally in May/June, and also to the External Examiner in September. The dates and schedule of presentation will be issued closer to the date. The form of these presentations may be both oral & poster. Failure and Reassessment. The Board of Examiners meet twice during the academic year; once during May following the annual examinations, and again during September. Students do not automatically have the right to repeat examinations. It is solely at the discretion of the Board of Examiners that students be permitted to repeat examinations. There is one sitting of the annual examinations for each module offered during the academic year. There are no special examinations after the annual examinations. Students who miss examinations due to an explained absence, and on permission of the Board of Examiners, may take the examination during the annual examination period the following academic year. Note that students who complete the examination requirements and Dissertation Phase 1 only, may on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (60 ECTS credits). Any student who is awarded the Postgraduate Diploma automatically forfeits progression to the MSc degree at a later stage. PRIZES The student who achieves the highest overall mark based on the annual MSc in Engineering examinations is awarded the Robert Friel Prize, valued at €200. The student who achieves the highest overall mark based on their dissertation is awarded the best project prize, valued at €200. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS You must attend all lectures, site visits and examinations for your chosen modules in the MSc in Engineering. You must inform the lecturer and the course co-ordinator as soon as possible of any absences. All the academic staff are very sympathetic to students who have genuine reasons for missing a period of studies or an examination. Compensation for missed or late assessments (including examinations) however, will only be possible if accompanied by a Medical Certificate or other compelling evidence. PLAGIARISM The College’s policy on plagiarism is outlined in the general regulations (section H of the Calendar). There is no substitute to reading the regulations but here are a few of the key points. Plagiarism arises from:

• copying another student’s work • enlisting another person or persons to complete an assignment on the student’s behalf • quoting directly, without acknowledgement, from books, articles or other sources, either in

printed, recorded or electronic format • paraphrasing, without acknowledgement, the writings of other authors

Plagiarism is serious whether the plagiarism is deliberate or has arisen through carelessness. Be careful when you are writing your coursework and dissertation to make sure that you reference your work properly, giving credit to the sources you have used. EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS) The ECTS is an academic credit transfer and accumulation system representing the student workload required to achieve the specified objectives of a study programme.

The ECTS weighting for a module is a measure of the student input or workload required for that module, based on factors such as the number of contact hours, the number and length of written or verbally presented assessment exercises, class preparation and private study time, laboratory classes, examinations, clinical attendance, professional training placements, and so on as appropriate. There is no intrinsic relationship between the credit volume of a module and its level of difficulty.

In College, 1 ECTS unit is defined as 20-25 hours of student input so a 5-credit module will be designed to require 100-125 hours of student input including class contact time and assessments. ECTS credits are awarded to a student only upon successful completion of the course year. KEYS Keys to the front doors of the Simon Perry Building can be obtained from Mr. Chris O’Donovan, codonovn@tcd.ie, Chief Technician, for a returnable deposit. SAFETY PROCEDURES If any safety queries or complaints arise, they should be brought to the attention of the Department Safety Officer (Associate Prof. Alan O’Connor, alan.oconnor@tcd.ie, Room 2.7, Simon Perry Building) or another member of the technical staff. All students working in the laboratories must be made aware of the safety procedures of the laboratory and must wear appropriate footwear. Students working on-site must wear appropriate footwear and hard hats. STUDENT OPINION AND FEEDBACK Module Questionnaires The Department usually evaluates individual modules at the end of each lecture series. The information received is used to improve module provision on subsequent years. Class Representative A class representative is elected by the class in September of each year and will act as a liaison between staff and the MSc class. Action on Feedback Where possible and necessary, feedback will be acted on immediately. THE ACADEMIC YEAR The academic year is divided into two semesters. First semester: Monday 24th September 2012 to Friday 14th December 2012. Second semester; Monday 14th January 2013 to Friday 29th March 2013. The Dissertation Phase 2 will be undertaken full time from week 10 in semester two until the end of August. The Dissertation must be handed in by 23rd August 2013, and there will be mandatory oral presentations to the external examiner at the end of September. COMPUTING FACILITIES Students have access to College computing facilities. In addition, the computer laboratory in the Old Civil Engineering Building (Red Brick Building) may be used by MSc students when not in use by other scheduled classes. DEGREE SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION The Course Director, Assistant Prof. Aonghus McNabola along with the Head of Department, Dr. Biswajit Basu, have responsibility for the MSc in Engineering program. The administration of each module is delegated to the Module Coordinators. The Module Coordinators are identified in the relevant Module Outline sheets and should be consulted in relation to module specifics. Planning and review of the program is undertaken in a series of meetings held each summer. Course Administrator Lorraine Taite Department Office, Museum Building e-mail: taitel@tcd.ie Tel: 8961457

Technical Support Chris O’Donovan, Chief Technician Old Civil Engineering Laboratory e-mail: codonovn@tcd.ie Tel: 896 1010 Martin Carney Senior Experimental Officer email: mcarney@tcd.ie Eoin Dunne New Civil Engineering Building e-mail: edunne@tcd.ie Tel: 896 2386

David McAuley New Civil Engineering Building e-mail: damcaley@tcd.ie Tel: 896 2386 Patrick Veale New Civil Engineering Building e-mail: vealep@tcd.ie Tel: 896 2045 Dr. Kevin Ryan New Civil Engineering Building email: ryank8@tcd.ie Tel: 8968578

Sean Downey New Civil Engineering Building Email: downeysw@tcd.ie Tel: 896 2386

ACADEMIC STAFF Head of Dept. Prof. Biswajit Basu Simon Perry Building email: basub@tcd.ie Tel: 8962389 Prof. Brian Broderick Simon Perry Building email: bbrodrck@tcd.ie Tel: 8962348 Assistant Prof. Brian Caulfield Simon Perry Building email: brian.caulfield@tcd.ie Tel: 8962534 Prof. Mark Dyer Trinity Haus email: mark.dyer@tcd.ie Tel: 8961743 Assistant Prof. Bidisha Ghosh Simon Perry Building email: bghosh@tcd.ie Tel: 8963646 Associate Prof. Laurence Gill Museum Building email: gilll@tcd.ie Tel: 8961047 Mr. Paul Johnston Museum Building email: pjhnston@tcd.ie Tel: 896 1372

Assistant Prof. Sarah McCormack Simon Perry Building email: mccorms1@tcd.ie Tel: 8963321 Dr. Jim McElvaney Old Civil Engineering Labs email: jmcelvan@tcd.ie Tel: 8964258 Assistant Prof. Aonghus McNabola Simon Perry Building email: amcnabol@tcd.ie Tel: 8963837 Associate Prof. Bruce Misstear Museum Building email: bmisster@tcd.ie Tel: 8962800 Associate Prof. Alan O’Connor Simon Perry Building email: alan.oconnor@tcd.ie Tel: 8961822 Associate Prof. Dermot O’Dwyer Museum Building email: dwodwyer@tcd.ie Tel: 8962532

Associate Prof. Brendan O’Kelly Simon Perry Building email: bokelly@tcd.ie Tel: 8962387 Prof. Margaret O’Mahony Museum Building email: margaret.omahony@tcd.ie Tel: 8962084 Associate Prof. Trevor Orr Museum Building email: torr@tcd.ie Tel: 8961204

Assistant Prof. Niamh Harty Old Civil Engineering Labs email: hartyn@tcd.ie Tel: 8961302 Assistant Prof. Sara Pavia Simon Perry Building email: pavias@tcd.ie Tel: 8962516 Associate Prof. Roger West Simon Perry Building e-mail: rwest@tcd.ie Tel: 8961832

Assistant Francesco Pilla Assistant Prof. Niall O’Luanaigh Old Civil Engineering Labs Old Civil Engineering Labs email: fpilla@tcd.ie email: tbc Tel:8961457 Tel: 8961457 Assistant Prof. Oliver Kinnane Adjunct Prof Ravindra Dhir Old Civil Engineering Labs Dept of Civil Engineering email: oliver.kinnane@tcd.ie Trinity College Dublin Tel: 8961457 Dublin 2

EXTERNAL LECTURERS Mr. Sean Giblin e-mail: giblinse@tcd.ie Tel: 01 245 0500 Dr. Ciaran Simms Parsons Building Email: csimms@tcd.ie Tel: 01 893 3768

MODULE DATA SHEETS

Module Title

Civil Engineering Management – 10 ECTS Mandatory

Module ID: M1

Semester

First semester

Module Leader

Assistant Prof. Niamh Harty naimh.harty@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Lecturers from industry

Availability

Each year. Compulsory course

Objectives

To become familiar with civil engineering management practices.

Outcomes

Knowledge of: project management concepts and the use of computers in civil engineering project management; construction contracts and dispute resolution; industrial relations and employment legislation; health and safety legislation and safety management; human resources.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures and computer practicals Method(s) and Timing of Assessment An examination and a project contribute towards the final mark. The examination is worth 80% of the final mark, and the project is worth 20% of the total. The project is a planning exercise using Microsoft project. Pass mark is 50%. Outline Syllabus Project management concepts; use of Microsoft Project for civil engineering projects; industrial relations and employment legislation; health & safety; human resources; construction contracts. Reading References Extra reading may be recommended by individual lecturers Timetable 32 hours of lectures and 8 hours of computer lab work.

Module Title

Dissertation Phase 1– 10 ECTS Mandatory

Module ID M2

Semester

Semester 1 & Semester 2 (schedule to be confirmed by module leader)

Module Leader

Prof. Margaret O’Mahony Margaret.omahony@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Assistant Prof. Francesco Pilla, Assistant Prof. Bidisha Ghosh

Availability

Each year to civil students. Compulsory course

Objectives

To help students to develop skills in planning and delivering high quality research output. This course will be of particular relevance to the dissertation they are required to do as part of the course

Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Conduct a comprehensive literature 2. Critically evaluate the research publications and output or others 3. Organise and plan their research programme 4. Write précis of research literature 5. Plan the structure and writing of a research thesis and other types of engineering

reports 6. Prepare an oral presentation that is suitable for the needs of the relevant audience. 7. Analyse and interpret quantitative information collected as a part of an engineering

experiment 8. Develop an understanding of optimisation in engineering design

Teaching & Learning Methods Continuous assessment only. Students will be required to conduct and write up an academic literature review on the topic they have chosen for their dissertation. They will also be required to present the literature review to staff and students. Other continuous assessment projects will also form part of the assessment. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Lectures Outline Syllabus How to plan and conduct a literature review, how to deal with data and how to make presentations Reading References To be provided on course Timetable 16 hours with four hours in first semester and remainder in second Semester.

Module Title

Geotechnical Engineering – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S1

Semester

First: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Associate Prof. Brendan O’Kelly bokelly@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Associate Prof. Trevor Orr

Availability

Each year

Objectives

To provide an understanding of the geotechnical concepts and processes and the application of geotechnical principles and practical guidelines in geotechnical design

Outcomes

To understand and apply appropriately in geotechnical design:

• Basic geotechnical principles and processes • Ground investigation • Laboratory and field testing • Design Correlations • Compaction technology • Piling • Embankments

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, coursework. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Tutorials and coursework during the semester; Written examination in March Overall module mark comprises: Examination = 85%; Tutorial and coursework = 15% Outline Syllabus The syllabus includes the following topics: Dr O’Kelly will present a series of lectures covering a range of geotechnical research topics. Dr. Trevor Orr will present a series of lectures on the following topics:

1. Soil as an engineering material 2. Geotechnical design and the selection of design parameters 3. Design correlations and their use 4. Ultimate and serviceability limit state design of spread foundations

Reading References Dr O’Kelly will make available a number of recent articles on geotechnical research which will form the basis of his series of lectures Timetable 24 hours of lectures

Module Title

Transportation – 5 ECTS Transport

Module ID T1

Semester First: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ECTS is 25 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Assistant Prof. Bidisha Ghosh bghosh@tcd.ie

Other lecturers Prof. Margaret O’Mahony Assistant Prof. Brian Caulfield

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: • Develop an overview of transportation and traffic engineering • Develop an understanding of queuing models and traffic paradoxes • Discuss and design the layout of a traffic junction • Design and evaluate fixed-time traffic signal plan of a junction • Implement land-use models to manage traffic demand • Develop knowledge and understanding of urban transportation management policies • Evaluate the impact of public transport policies

Syllabus The students will be given an introduction to transportation engineering, covering traffic flow theory, queuing theory, traffic paradoxes, junction design and traffic signal designing. The course will also cover urban transportation policies, land-use modelling and public transport quality and benchmarking. Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Research paper and case study based group discussions • Individual Assignments

Continuous Assessment • Homework Assignment

Module Title

Engineering Hydrology – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E1

Semester

First: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Associate Prof. B Misstear bmisster@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Assistant Prof. Aonghus McNabola

Objectives

To provide an understanding of methods used for the measurement and analysis of the main components of the hydrological cycle.

Outcomes / Syllabus

1. Understanding of the principles of hydrometry, including how to measure: • Rainfall • Evapotranspiration • Soil moisture • Stream flow • Groundwater 2. Familiarisation with data analysis procedures, including areal interpretation of rainfall from point data, calculation of evapotranspiration, soil moisture budgeting (FAO Penman-Monteith), analysis of flood flows using annual maximum series, unit hydrographs and catchment characteristics.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures; tutorials; coursework; field measurements of stream flows. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus See ‘outcomes’ above. Reading Reference A full reading list is provided at the beginning of the course. Recommended texts include ‘Hydrology in Practice’ by Shaw et al. (2011) and ‘Streamflow Measurement’ by Herschy (2009). ‘Applied Hydrogeology’ by Fetter (2001) and ‘Water Wells and Boreholes’ by Misstear et al. (2006) Timetable 3 hours per week for one semester.

Module Title

Introduction to Environmental Analysis – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E2

Semester

First: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Mr. Paul Johnston pjhnston@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Assistant Prof. Francesco Pilla

Objectives

An introduction to the concepts underlying the analysis and solution of problems in environmental engineering

Outcomes

An understanding of methods and approaches used in the analysis of environmental engineering problems

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, coursework Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus Analytical framework: environment, engineering and science; source-pathway-target concepts; legal background; political and sociological aspects; ecology. Physical, chemical and biological concepts. Risk analysis: toxicological risk; environmental risk; mitigation and risk management. EIA/EIS preparation and concepts. . Reading References Henry, J.G. and Heinke, G.W. :Environmental Science and Engineering,

2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1996 Sincero, A.P. and Sincero, G.A. : Environmental Engineering,

Prentice Hall,1996 Mihelcic, J.R. : Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering, Wiley, 1999, Glasson, J., Therivel, R. and Chadwick, A. Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment. 3rd Edn. Routledge, 2005 Timetable 3 hours per week for one semester; supplementary tutorials as required.

Module Title

Environmental Engineering – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E3

Semester

First: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Associate Prof. Laurence Gill gilll@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Assistant Prof. Francesco Pilla & Assistant Prof. Aonghus McNabola

Availability

Each year to civil students.

Objectives

To introduce students to a wide range of topics within environmental engineering

Outcomes

Knowledge of the issues surrounding air, noise and water pollution and environmental modelling. Understanding of a number of assessment techniques.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures and coursework Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus See ‘outcomes’ above. Reading References Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering – Mihelcic [Wiley] Wastewater Engineering – Metcalf and Eddy [McGraw-Hill] Water Supply – Twort et al. [IWA] Environmental Engineering – Kiley [MacMillian] Timetable 3 hours per week for one semester.

Module Title

Transport Modelling – 5 ECTS Transport

Module ID T2

Semester

First: Weeks 1 to 9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100

Module Coordinator

Assistant Prof. Brian Caulfield Brian.caulfield@tcd.ie

Other lecturers

Assistant Prof. Bidisha Ghosh

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: o Evaluate transport networks using the four stage model o Discuss how transport networks are designed o Apply discrete choice models to transportation problems o Understand the theory of planned behaviour o Apply VISSIM to simulate a real-life transport network

Syllabus This module is an optional module which runs in the first semester. A comprehensive overview of the different approaches to modelling transportation networks is provided in this course, equipping students with a variety of tools for examining transportation problems. This course covers the following topics: data, four stage transport modelling (including trip generation, distribution, modal split and assignment; user and social equilibrium), discrete choice modelling, theory of planned behaviour, traffic flow modelling theory and application (using the software package VISSIM). Lectures 1-9: Four stage model Lectures 10-18: Discrete choice modelling and the theory of planned behaviour Lectures 19-24: Traffic flow modelling theory Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Individual Assignments

Continuous Assessment • Assignments (20%)

Laboratory Exercises

• Lectures will be accompanied by assignments using software such as VISSIM.

Module Title

Advanced Structural Analysis – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S2

Semester

First

Module Co-Ordinator

Associate Prof. Dermot O’Dwyer Dermot.odwyer@tcd.ie

Course Structure

The Advanced Structural Analysis Module can be taken as a Level 9 course in a single year for 5 ECTS or as a Level 10 course over two years for a total of 10 ECTS. The first year of the module is common to all students, in the second year Level 10 students who have completed the first year of the module will lead the work groups. This year the course will run from weeks 10 to 12 and there will be additional presentation sessions in January in the week prior to the beginning of 2nd term.

Module Aims

The aim of the course is to develop the ability of postgraduate Engineering students to develop and implement non-trivial analysis and modelling algorithms.

Outcomes On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Identify the appropriate differential equations and boundary conditions for analysing a range of structural analysis and solid mechanics problems. 2. Implement the finite difference method to solve a range of continuum problems. 3. Implement a basic beam-element finite element analysis. 4. Implement a basic variational-based finite element analysis. 5. Implement time-stepping algorithms and modal analysis algorithms to analyse structural dynamic problems. 6. Detail the assumptions and limitations underlying their analyses and quantify the errors/check for convergence. Prerequisites Module participants are expected have completed an undergraduate degree in engineering, maths-physics or similar. Students should have a good understanding of mechanics of solids, structural analysis using the stiffness method and should be familiar with partial differential equations.

Teaching & Learning Methods The pedagogical approach taken in this course comprises problem based learning. Throughout the course the students will work in small groups tackling a range of engineering analysis problems. In some cases the analysis problems may come directly from the students’ research. Each topic will be introduced with a number of lectures in which the key concepts are described briefly. The students will be given a series of purpose-written notes summarising the theory and will be directed to problem-specific texts. The students will be required to develop solutions to their assigned problems and deliver presentations on their experience of implementing their solutions. The objective of the course is to ensure that students can implement the algorithms they develop, therefore the realisation of their solutions is a vital part of the course. Students will be encouraged to develop their solutions using basic programming resources such as excel and Matlab initially to minimise conflicts concerning specific programming languages. The contact hours comprise 24 timetabled hours 12 hours of lectures, 6 hours of group tutorial troubleshooting sessions and 6 hours of presentations. Assessment Students will be assessed as either pass or fail based on their participation and performance in the analysis exercises and a written paper. The group exercises will form a significant component of the assessment. Syllabus Finite Difference analysis & solution of linear equations using relaxation methods Finite element analysis, Dynamic analysis of structures including modal analysis and time-stepping algorithms Variational calculus Convergence criteria and error bounding Reading and Resources In addition to a series of purpose written notes that will be used to support the course the following standard texts are recommended reading:

1. The finite element method for engineers, K.H. Heubner and E.A. Thornton, Wiley Inter-science, 1982

2. Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach: Amin Ghali, Adam Neville, TG Brown: Spon, 1997

3. Theory of Vibration with Applications by William T. Thomson, Taylor and Francis

4. Theory of Elasticity (McGraw-Hill Classic Textbook Reissue Series) by S. P. Timoshenko and J.N. Goodier

5. Numerical Methods for Engineers by Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale, McGraw-Hill

Module Title

Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering – 5 ECTS

Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S3

Semester

First

Module Leader

Prof. Brian Broderick bbrodrck@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Prof. Biswajit Basu

Contact hours

24 hours lectures and classroom tutorials Approximately 50 hours coursework and independent study

Rationale & Aims

This module is suitable for students with a good undergraduate knowledge of structural engineering. It is intended as an introduction to the analysis and design of buildings under seismic loading conditions and contains and review of the relevant principles and methods of structural analysis.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

- describe the origin of seismic loads and their effect on building structures; - calculate the response of a SDOF system to earthquake ground motion; - calculate response spectra from earthquake ground motion records; - draw design spectra for linear and nonlinear structures; - describe the main forms of earthquake resistant structures; - apply the provisions of Eurocode 8 in structural design. -

Teaching & Learning Methods Students will attended lectures and complete classroom-based tutorials. They will also independently complete larger pieces of coursework, including hand and computer-based calculations using the principles and methods introduced in class. Independent background reading and acquisition of web-based materials will also be required. Methods of Assessment

(a) Summative – Examination 70%; Coursework 30% (b) Formative – Classroom assessment of independent reading and learning.

Course Content

1. Response of SDOF dynamic systems: modelling, free vibration, forced vibration, reasonance, Duhamel’s integral.

2. Engineering seismology and earthquake ground motion. 3. Earthquake response of SDOF systems: response and design spectra, linear and nonlinear response. 4. Generalised co-ordinates. Earthquake response of MDOF systems: natural modes and frequencies of

vibration, mode superposition. 5. Relevant provisions of Eurocode 8.

Indicative Resources

Any text book on structural dynamics. Clough and Penzien is recommended. Web resources to be identified in class.

Evaluation Student questionnaires will be employed to develop the course content and coursework activities.

Module Title

Renewable Energy 1 – 5 ECTS

Common

Module ID C1

Semester

First: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100

Module Coordinator

Associate Prof. Laurence Gill

Collaborators

Mr P. M. Johnston, Assistant Prof. S. McCormack, Associate Prof. D. O’Dwyer

Module Pre-requisites

Engineering or Sciences primary degree

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: Understand the context and potential of renewable energy sources and engineering means from which to exploit it, in particular solar, geothermal and biomass sources Syllabus World energy resources and trends / renewable energy overview / energy conservation / energy from biomass / geothermal energy / solar energy. Resources Renewable Energy : Boyle [Oxford] Sustainable Energy – without the hot air : David McKay [www.withouthot air] Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Individual Assignments

Continuous Assessment • Individual Assignments

Module Title

Dissertation Phase 2– 30 ECTS Mandatory

Module ID M3

Semester

Starts week 10, first semester, and runs until end of August

Module Leader

Your project supervisor

Other Staff

Availability

Compulsory course

Objectives

To be provided by supervisor

Outcomes

On successful completion of this modules students should be able to:

• Formulate design solutions to problems in the field of: Environmental Engineering; Structural Engineering; or Transport Engineering

• Identify, formulate and address key research questions in Environmental, Structural

or Transport Engineering through the design and execution of major individual research dissertations

• Appraise complex information, formulate judgements and clearly communicate

knowledge and conclusions related to Environmental, Structural or Transport Engineering to both specialists and non-specialist audiences in written and verbal formats

• Identify and critically evaluate gaps in their own knowledge and devise strategies

to address this through continued learning.

Method(s) and Timing of Assessment The Dissertation Phase 2 is assessed as follows:

• Interim Presentation (May/June 2012) • Dissertation Report (23th August 2012) • Final Presentation (September 2012)

Outline Syllabus See Appendix 1 & 2 Reading References To be provided by supervisor Timetable Commencing in Week 10 and continuing to the end of September 2013.

Module Title

Highway Engineering – 5 ECTS Transport

Module ID T3

Semester

Second: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Prof. Margaret O’Mahony Margaret.omahony@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Dr. J. McElvaney, Dr. Ciaran Simms

Availability

Each year to civil students.

Objectives

To provide students with an understanding of highway engineering principles including materials, geometrics, pavement design, highway economics, safety and environmental impacts

Outcomes

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Exam Outline Syllabus Road materials, geometric design, highway pavement design, highway economics, safety and environmental impacts Reading References Reading lists will be provided by each lecturer on course Timetable 24 hours

Module Title

Applied Transportation Analysis – 5 ECTS Transport

Module ID T4

Semester Second: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ETCS is 20 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Assistant Prof. Bidisha Ghosh bghosh@tcd.ie

Collaborator

Assistant Prof. Brian Caulfield

Module Pre-requisites

Engineering or Sciences primary degree

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: • Travel behaviour prediction using activity based modelling • Understand and design public transport management and scheduling studies • Develop parking models • Forecast traffic demand using statistical techniques • Develop a basic understanding of the Intelligent Transportation Systems • Implementation and development of incident management schemes for urban and freeway

environments Syllabus This course introduces advanced topics in transport management. The course will include studies on activity based modelling, incident management and automatic incident detection algorithms. Basics of public transport management and scheduling will be covered along with parking studies. Statistical models of traffic demand forecasting and basics of intelligent transport systems (ITS) will be introduced. The lectures will be accompanied by assignments. Lectures 1-8: Activity based modelling and Incident Management Lectures 9-16: Public Transport and Parking Studies Lectures 17-24: Basics of ITS and Traffic Demand Forecasting Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Research paper and case study based group discussions • Individual Assignments

Continuous Assessment • Homework Assignments

Laboratory Exercises

• Lectures will be accompanied by assignments using software such as TRANSYT. The intention of the assignments is to give students training on using essential transport modelling based software.

Module Title

Bridge Engineering – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S4

Semester

Second: Intensive modular course run during weeks 10–12

Module Leader

Associate Prof. Alan O’Connor Alan.oconnor@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Availability

Each year to civil students.

Objectives

To provide an understanding of bridge design, modelling, construction and maintenance.

Outcomes

Thorough knowledge of the syllabus (see below).

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, coursework. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination at end of semester; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus Aesthetics of Bridge Design, Bridge Loading, Building Bridges under the NDP, Introduction to Prestressed Concrete Design, Preliminary bridge Design, Railway Bridges, Concrete Bridge Durability. Reading References Reading lists will be provided by each lecturer on course Timetable 24 hours

Module Title

Renewable Energy 2 – 5 ECTS

Common

Module ID C2

Semester

Second: weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Prof. Biswajit Basu basub@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Dr. M Conlon, Associate Prof Laurence Gill, Assistant Prof. Aonghus McNabola

Availability

Each year to MSc students

Objectives

To introduce students to the context and potential of renewable energy

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, coursework. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination and coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus Wind energy (overview and resources, micrositing, turbine design (tower, blades, foundations), aerodynamics, controls, wind turbine economics, lifecycle cost, grid integration and transmission) / wave energy/ tidal energy/hydroelectric/ Special topics in Renewable Energy, Hydroelectric Reading References A comprehensive reading list is provided at the beginning of the course. Timetable 3 hours per week for weeks 1-9

Module Title

Waste and Environmental Management – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E4

Semester

Second: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Assistant Prof. Niall O’Luanaigh

Other Staff

Objectives

The definition of waste and approaches to the assessment, management and control of solid waste in its various forms.

Outcomes

An understanding of the nature of solid waste and the conceptual approaches to solving the problems of its management.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, coursework Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus Solid waste: definitions and assessment, liquid, solid and gaseous. Landfill/landspreading hydrology : Processes and modelling. Thermal treatment: Incineration, pyrolysis, gasification. Contaminated land : investigation and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Sampling and monitoring; legal issues; risk analysis . Reading References Williams, P. WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL, 1997, Wiley Tchobanoglous, G., Theisen, H., Vigil, S.A. INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, 1993, McGraw-Hill La Grega, M.D., Buckingham, P.L., Evans, G.J., HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, 1994, McGraw-Hill Timetable 3 hours per week for one semester; supplementary tutorials as required.

Module Title

Hydrology and Water QualityModelling – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E5

Semester

Second: intensive modular, weeks 10-12 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ETCS is 20 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Associate Prof. Laurence Gill gilll@tcd.ie

Collaborators

Assistant Prof. Niall O’Luanaigh

Module Pre-requisites

Engineering or Sciences primary degree

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: To understand the relevance and usefulness of mathematical modelling in both water quality and hydrological scenarios. To be able to devise a conceptual model to solve typical problems within the field of environmental engineering Syllabus Modeling strategy in hydrology / physical, mathematical and analogue modeling / aquifer testing / groundwater flow modeling / surface hydrological modeling. Introduction to Modelling / Fundamental relationships / Numerical methods / Streeter-Phelps Dissolved Oxygen Model / Activated Sludge Model / Eutrophication model / Nitrification model Resources Water quality modelling – Steven Chapra [Mcgraw-Hill] Applied groundwater modelling – Anderson & Woessner [Academic Press] Practical guide to groundwater & solute transport modelling – Spitz & Moreno [Wiley] Rainfall-runoff modelling : The Primer – Beven [Wiley] Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Individual Assignments

Continuous Assessment • Individual Assignments

Laboratory Exercises • Lectures will be accompanied by assignments using software such as TRANSYT. The intention

of the assignments is to give students training on using essential transport modelling based software.

Module Title

Water Resource Planning – 5 ECTS Environmental

Module ID E6

Semester

Second : weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Associate Prof. B. D. R. Misstear bmisster@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Dr R. Meehan

Objectives

To introduce students to a range of current water resource planning issues, in both temperate and arid regions.

Outcomes / Syllabus

Students will gain an understanding of: 1. Combined use of surface and groundwater resources, including river augmentation

schemes and artificial recharge. 2. The principles of well design, including efficient hydraulic design and appropriate

construction materials. 3. Water resource planning in large river basins, taking the Nile as an example. 4. Arid zone hydrology, with emphasis on the Middle East. 5. Protecting groundwater from pollution. 6. Applications of remote sensing techniques to water resources.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, coursework. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Written examination at end of semester; coursework during semester. Outline Syllabus See ‘outcomes’ above. Reading References A comprehensive reading list is provided at the beginning of the course. Texts cited include ‘The hydrology of the Nile’ by Sutcliffe & Parks (1999), ‘Water wells and boreholes’ by Misstear, Banks & Clark (2006), ‘Water sustainability: A global perspective’ by Jones (2011), ‘Groundwater in the Celtic regions’ by Robins & Misstear (2000). In addition, the course includes many case study examples, with an extensive reading list of published papers. Timetable 3 hours per week for one semester.

Module Title

Modelling of Civil Engineering Systems – 5 ECTS Common

Date and code C3

Semester

Second: weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Prof Biswajit Basu basub@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Associate Prof. Roger West, Assistant Prof. Francesco Pilla

Availability

Students on the MSc Civil Engineering

Pre-requisites

Strongly recommend Civil Engineering and Mathematics courses at undergraduate degree level

Objectives

To provide the theory and techniques for modelling and solving dynamical systems in civil engineering.

Outcomes

The candidates will be able to formulate the physical modelling of processes and systems related to.

1. Transportation network. 2. Energy generation network. 3. Water supply network. 4. Interdependent Critical Infrastructure.

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures and Hands-on Tutorials. Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Project 30% Final exam 70% One 2 hour exam in March [3 questions from 4] Outline Syllabus Network Analysis tools, Modelling of Complex Interdependent Systems, GIS, Exposure to software on GIS and application tools on MATLAB. Introduction to ArcGIS / ArcGIS basic and advanced functions; layers creation and analysis; 2D and 3D analysis; exposure to GIS tools. Introduction to ArcGIS Network Analyst and application to engineering systems. Introduction to MATLAB / MATLAB functions for matrix, algebraic manipulation; solving of ODEs and PDEs; interpolation and regression; plots: 2D, 3D, mesh, contour; Optimization tools Application to: Transportation network, Renewable and Non-renewable energy network, Water supply network Reading References No specific recommended texts. Handouts of course notes will be provided. Link for MATLAB: http://www.mathworks.com/access/helpdesk/help/techdoc/?/access/helpdesk/help/techdoc/matlab_product_page2.html Link for ArcGIS: http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/Welcome_to_the_ArcGIS_Help_Library/00r90000001n000000/ Link for ArcGIS Network Analyst: http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/What_is_Network_Analyst/004700000001000000/ Reference: Revelle, Whitlatch and Wright (2004): Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering, Second Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Inc. 2004 Timetable 24 hours lectures

Module Title

Advanced Concrete Technology – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S5

Semester Second: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ETCS is 20 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Associate Prof. Roger P.West rwest@tcd.ie

Collaborators

Assistant Prof. Sara Pavia, Prof Ravindra Dhir

Module Pre-requisites

Primary degree in Engineering or equivalent

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: • Identify suitable cementitious materials for use in practice • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the principal fresh and hardened properties of concrete • Understand the mechanisms and prevention of durability problems in concrete • Utilise concrete technology solutions in practice on site • Demonstrate an awareness of sustainability issues in relation to concrete

Syllabus 1. The constitution, specification and hydration of Portland Cement Chemical composition, cement properties, international standards, hydration, setting and hardening. 2. Pozzolans Types, reactivity, mechanical and durability characteristics 3. Properties of concrete Workability and rheology, strength, maturity, creep, shrinkage and thermal properties, porosity, permeability, and diffusion 4. Resistance to destructive agents Frost damage, carbonation, chloride ingress, sulphate attack, alkali-silica-reaction, pyrite, causes of cracking 5. New concrete processes and products Admixtures, high strength concrete, self-compacting concrete, fibres, shotcrete, insulated concrete formwork, rolled reinforcement. 6. Environmental matters Sustainability, low energy concrete, waste disposal, recycling, CO2 footprints, durability, off-site construction, thermal mass. Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Background reading

Continuous Assessment • Tutorial Assignments

Module Title

Soil-structure interaction – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID: S6

Semester

Second Semester: Weeks 1 to 9

Module Leader

Associate Prof. Trevor Orr torr@tcd.ie

Other Staff

Prof Mark Dyer and Associate Prof. Brendan O’Kelly

Availability

Each year. Optional course

Objectives

To provide an understanding of the relevance and significance of soil-structure interaction in the case of different types of structures, including embedded and buried structures and how to take soil structure interaction into account in design.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the students will be able to: 5. Identify situations where soil-structure interaction is likely to occur and assess its

impact on the behaviour of a structure 6. Assess the effects of differential settlement on the behaviour of a structure 7. Predict the settlements of a structure due to tunnelling 8. Determine the effect of structural stiffness and rigidity on the loads carried by

foundations and earth pressures acting on retaining structures

Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials and coursework Method(s) and Timing of Assessment Tutorials and coursework during semester; written examination at end of semester. Overall module mark comprises: Examination = 85%; tutorials and coursework = 15%. Pass mark is 50%. Outline Syllabus This module will examine the following topics:

- What constitutes soil-structure interaction - The effects of soil structure interaction - Allowable buildings movements and damage criteria - Hambly’s paradox - Beams on elastic foundations - Earth pressures on retaining walls - Pile foundations and pile groups - Ground movements due to tunnelling - Tunnel behaviour and buried pipes - Other examples of soil-structure interaction – e.g. soil reinforcement.

Reading References Extra reading may be recommended by individual lecturers Timetable 24 hours of lectures: 16 lectures by Associate Prof. Orr, 4 lectures by Prof. Dyer and 4 lectures by Associate Prof. O’Kelly

Module Title

A Unified Theory of Structures – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S7

Semester First: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ETCS is 20 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Associate Prof. Roger P.West rwest@tcd.ie

Collaborators

None

Module Pre-requisites

Structural Engineering module at primary degree level

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: • develop a theoretical approach to Structural Analysis which combines many of the different

aspects into one unified theory governed by fundamental underlying equations and relationships

• develop a new and deeper understanding of structural behaviour • understand the underlying concepts behind optimisation theory • develop optimised solutions to practical problems in structural analysis and design

Syllabus Mathematical Theory of Optimisation: 1. Theory of optimisation, classical and general Lagrangian optimisation, Lagrangian multipliers 2. Primal and dual, slack and surplus variables and conditions for optimality, Kuhn Tucker multipliers and constraints 3. Linear Complimentarity Problems, Karush-Kuhn Tucker conditions for optimality, Primal and Dual linear and quadratic programs. 4. Applications using the Simplex Algorithm Structural Analysis: 1. Introduction to Static Kinematic Duality, general compatibility relationship, application to elastic statically redundant structures. 2. Introduction to plastic behaviour, uniqueness theorem of plastic collapse, yield conditions for collapse. 3. Elastic and elastoplastic deformations of skeletal frames, the holonomic condition, classical plastic limit analysis involving, upper and lower bound theorems. 4. Basic mechanisms and the duality gap, static and kinematic admissibility Structural Optimisation 1. Plastic collapse and static/kinematic admissibility as a linear complementary problem, mechanism compatibility. 2. Mesh and nodal dual linear program of plastic limit analysis and synthesis, duality theorem. 3. Non-holonomic elastoplastic behaviour. 4. Applications to real structural optimisation problems using the simplex algorithm. Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Regular personalised individual assignments

Continuous Assessment • Tutorial Assignments, including use of simplex algorithm software

Module Title

Concrete Durability & Sustainability – 5 ECTS Structural & Geotechnical

Module ID S8

Semester Second: Weeks 1-9 Lectures 24 Assignments 26 Directed learning 15 Autonomous learning 35 Total 100 Note: 1 ETCS is 20 hrs of student effort

Module Coordinator

Associate Prof. Roger P.West rwest@tcd.ie

Collaborators

Prof Ravindra Dhir, Assistant Prof. Sara Pavia

Module Pre-requisites

Concrete Materials course at undergraduate level or Advanced Concrete Technology MSc course in the first semester

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: • Appreciate the main factors affecting concrete durability • Design a concrete to withstand standard exposure classes • Demonstrate a deeper understanding of concrete behaviour • Understand the issues surrounding concrete sustainability • Select optimised solutions to practical problems of durability and sustainability in concrete

Syllabus 1. Materials (Dr Pavia, 3 lectures) 1.1 Low energy cements: Waste materials with pozzolanic activity. Chemical processes. Physical changes and their impact on concrete properties and behaviour. 1.2 Recycled aggregates: Types, advantages, limitations and standardisation. Effect on concrete properties. 1.3 Bioconcrete: Hemp-lime concrete and other biomaterials. 2. Durability (Prof Dhir, 10 lectures) 2.1 Physical properties of concrete related to durability 2.2 Resistance to destructive agents: Corrosion, carbonation, chloride ingress, sulfate attack, acid attack, alkali silica reaction, pyrites, freeze-thaw damage. 2.3 Corrosion protection: Sacrificial anodes, cathodic protection, desalination 2.4 Design for durability and standards 2.5 Concrete durability specifications 3. Sustainability (Dr West, 5 lectures, Prof Dhir 2 lectures) 3.1 Concrete Constituents: low energy concrete, cement manufacture, cement additions, recycled aggregates 3.2 Carbon footprinting and embedded carbon 3.3 Life-cycle costing including durability, maintenance and re-use of concrete 3.4 Thermal Mass and passive heating 3.5 Off-site concrete construction 4. Case Studies (Guest speakers, 4 hours) 4.1 Guest Speakers from sustainable concrete projects 4.2 Student presentations on sustainable projects Mode of Delivery

• Core content via lecture (direct) • Regular personalised individual assignments

Continuous Assessment • Tutorial Assignments and Reports amounting to no more than 15% of the subject mark

APPENDIX 1 UNDERTAKING THE RESEARCH DISSERTATION The dissertation is a very important part of the MSc program. It allows students to carry out in-depth research about a topic and to carry out laboratory/field/numerical work. In the first semester, a list of possible projects will be compiled by the academic staff and distributed to the MSc class. A presentation of these topics will be made by individual lecturers to the class and students will be requested to choose a project on which to work, having discussed and agreed beforehand with the relevant supervisor. Students are also welcome to suggest their own topics for projects and they may proceed with these projects once a suitable supervisor has been found from the academic staff. Projects may be laboratory based, computer based or desk based, and may be carried out in Dublin, elsewhere in Ireland or abroad if appropriate. The work on the project, Dissertation Phase 2, should start from week ten in semester one and run through until the end of August. Students make oral presentations of the project to the class and academic staff in June. The dissertation must be submitted by the 24th August 2012, and evaluation (by oral presentations and possible interviews with the external examiner) will take place towards the end of September. The dates and schedule of presentations/interviews will be issued closer to the date.

APPENDIX 2

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FORMAT OF RESEARCH PROJECT THESES

Two soft bound copies of the thesis must be submitted by 24th August 2012. The title of the project should be written on the front outer cover, with the student's name, qualification for which the work is submitted and year of submission. Two hardbound copies must be submitted once the thesis has been passed by the supervisor and Board of Examiners. A thesis which has been examined and in which all necessary corrections have been completed, must be securely bound in hard covers with dark blue colour. The final size when bound must not exceed 320 x 240 mm. All copies must include a statement that the work carried out was the student’s own and has not been submitted as part of a degree in this or any other university. General Details Recommended Thesis Layout The following is a complete list of the various pages and sections that are likely to be needed in any thesis. • Title page • Declaration • Abstract • Table of Contents • List of Tables and Figures • Acknowledgements • Abbreviations • Introduction • Literature Review • THESIS MAIN BODY • List of References • Appendices

These will now be considered in detail: Title Page This should contain the following information: • the full title of the thesis; • qualification for which the report is submitted; • month and year of submission. • author's full name;

Declaration: The thesis must contain immediately after the title page:

(a) a signed declaration that it has not been submitted as an exercise for a degree at this or any other University,

(b) a signed declaration that it is entirely the candidate's own work (in the case of a thesis for which the work has been carried out jointly, there must be a statement that it includes the unpublished and/or published work of others, duly acknowledged in the text wherever included) and

(c) a signed statement that the candidate agrees that the Library may lend or copy the thesis upon request. This permission covers only single copies made for study purposes, subject to normal conditions of acknowledgment. (See below for stays on the exercise of this permission).

Abstract This section, which should only be one A4 page long, is intended to give on overview of the whole project. It should contain a description of the work undertaken and of any significant results or conclusions reached. One copy of the abstract, printed on a single sheet of A4 paper, must also be

submitted loose with each copy of the thesis. The abstract must contain the title of the thesis and the author's full names as a heading and may be single spaced. Table of Contents This is to list all relevant subdivisions of the thesis including the various appendices and should include page numbers. Acknowledgements A formal statement of acknowledgments must be included in the thesis. Introduction This should provide background information about the topic. The objectives of the project should be stated clearly. Literature Review A comprehensive summary of the literature, relevant only to the particular research topic should be given. This should consist mainly of recent specific references to journals, books and conference proceedings. It is not normally necessary to refer to general textbooks. References in the literature review should not be cited unless they have actually been read. Key, early references, to the topic may be included, but avoid the use of very general references. The Literature Review should preferably finish with a brief summary and lead in to the particular research topic. Thesis Main Body The layout of this most important part of the thesis will depend on the particular subject matter covered. The layout should be discussed with the relevant supervisor before the thesis is written. There will be usually between 6 and 8 chapters in the thesis (including the introduction and the literature review). The chapters should be sub-divided with appropriate headings. Numbering of headings and subheading should be as follows: 3., 3.1, and 3.1.1, etc (but not 3.1.1.1, further sub-division should be: 3.1.1, i, ii, a, b, etc.). Chapters describing the aims and objectives, the results and analysis and a discussion of the results must be included. In addition, the final chapter should outline the conclusions and/or recommendations. Recommendations for future work should also be included in the last chapter. Consistency is very important throughout the thesis, including the way in which lists are made. List of References Whenever some use is made of any external material in the thesis, this should be admitted to by referring specifically to the book, journal article, conference proceedings or other source, as: "...Smith (1995) stated that….” or “Studies have shown….(Smith, 1995). When an author has published more than one cited document in the same year letters a,b,c etc. are included after the year in the parentheses. If there are two authors both names are given. If there are more than two authors, the first author and “et al.” is used: “Smith et al. (1995) stated that….” If you refer to a source quoted in another work you cite both in the text: “A study by Smith (1960 cited Jones 1994 p.24) showed that...” These references are then given in detail under the 'List of References' section. They must be given in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. The method of referencing for Trinity College is the Harvard system. For a book Author's SURNAME, INITIALS., (Year of publication) Title. Edition. (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher. MISSTEAR, B.D.R., BANKS, D. and CLARK, L. (2006), Water Wells and Boreholes, London., J. Wiley & Sons.

For a contribution in a book: Contributing authors SURNAME, INITIALS, (Year of publication) Title of contribution, Followed by: In: INITIALS, SURNAME of author or editor of publication followed by ed. or eds. if relevant, Title of book, Publisher, Page numbers of contribution. SMITH, J. (1998) Activity based analysis of travel behaviour. In: P. JONES ed. New approaches to modelling, Blackwell, 10-20. For a journal article Author's SURNAME, INITIALS, (Year of Publication), Title of article, Name of Journal, Volume No. (Part), Relevant pages. MISSTEAR, B.D.R., BROWN, L. and DALY, D. (2009) A methodology for making initial estimates of groundwater recharge from groundwater vulnerability mapping, Hydrogeology J., 17(2), 275-285. For an article published in conference proceedings Author's SURNAME, INITIALS, (Year of Publication), Title of article, Title of proceedings including date and location of conference, Relevant pages, Publisher. YOUNG, C.P. (1986). Nitrate in groundwater and the effects of ploughing on release of nitrate. Proceedings of Effects of Land Use on Fresh Waters 10-17 July 1986 University of Stirling. 221-237, Ellis Horwood. For a publication from a corporate or government body: NAME OF ISSUING BODY, (Year of publication) Title of publication .Place of publication: Publisher, (Report Number) (where relevant).

UNESCO, (1993) General information programme and UNISIST. Paris: UNESCO, (PGI-93/WS/22). For a thesis: AUTHOR’S SURNAME, INITIALS, (Year of publication) Title of thesis. .Designation (and type), Name and institution to which submitted. MATTHEWS, L. (1992). Soil-structure interactions. Thesis (PhD). Trinity College Dublin. Reference to electronic sources (individual work): Author/editor. (Year). Title [online]. (Edition). Place of publication, Publisher (if ascertainable). Available from: URL [Accessed Date]. Williams, M. (1998) Stated preference techniques. [online]. Dublin, Trinity Press. Available from www.tcd.ie/Williams [Accessed 10 July 2000] Reference to E-Journals Author. (Year). Title. Journal Title [online], volume (issue), location within host. Available from: URL [Accessed Date]. James A. (1999) A review of modelling methods. Transportation Research. [online], 10 (2), Available from: www.transport.com/tr/aj [Accessed 15 June 2001] Appendices Appendices should be used where supporting material that would disrupt the flow of the main thesis is to be included. They are particularly useful for tables, questionnaires, programming codes and lists of information. Appendices should be divided to contain different types of information. Once the thesis has been completed, please ask a colleague to read through it for you to check for errors and to ensure that the objectives set out were achieved.

APPENDIX 3 – MSc Assignments / Coursework Cover Sheet.

Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

MSc in Engineering 2012-2013

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APPENDIX 4 – Postgraduate Advisory Service

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