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D.J. Easterbrook, M.Y. Rafiq, "The Use of Computers in Teaching 'Real World' Structural Engineering", in B.H.V. Topping, B. Kumar, (Editors), "Computer Techniques for Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 9-13, 1999. doi:10.4203/ccp.58.1.2

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A different approach to the teaching of structural design is presented in this paper. Structural design teaching at undergraduate level is generally based on the relevant codes of practice for each material. This rigid approach to structural design often stifles undergraduates' creativity as they focus on detail rather than exploring the design space. The paper shows how a different approach, using simple real world methods and readily available spreadsheet applications, can allow the undergraduate to explore the design space and very quickly acquire knowledge which has traditionally been the domain of the experienced engineer. Examples are provided of outline design techniques based on simple rule of thumb; parametric studies of outline and full element design; and an introduction to simple optimisation techniques.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 58 COMPUTER TECHNIQUES FOR CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping and B. Kumar Paper I.2 The Use of Computers in Teaching 'Real World' Structural Engineering D.J. Easterbrook and M.Y. Rafiq School of Civil Engineering, University of Plymouth, England doi:10.4203/ccp.58.1.2 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper D.J. Easterbrook, M.Y. Rafiq, "The Use of Computers in Teaching 'Real World' Structural Engineering", in B.H.V. Topping, B. Kumar, (Editors), "Computer Techniques for Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 9-13, 1999. doi:10.4203/ccp.58.1.2 Abstract A different approach to the teaching of structural design is presented in this paper. Structural design teaching at undergraduate level is generally based on the relevant codes of practice for each material. This rigid approach to structural design often stifles undergraduates' creativity as they focus on detail rather than exploring the design space. The paper shows how a different approach, using simple real world methods and readily available spreadsheet applications, can allow the undergraduate to explore the design space and very quickly acquire knowledge which has traditionally been the domain of the experienced engineer. Examples are provided of outline design techniques based on simple rule of thumb; parametric studies of outline and full element design; and an introduction to simple optimisation techniques. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £74 +P&P)
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