PROJ07031 2019 Project (B.Eng.(Civil)) L.7

Research the underlying science and engineering behind a particular aspect of civil engineering

Design and execute an experimental study, case study, design study, computer program analysis or other analysis method to investigate a civil engineering problem

Gather and interpret appropriate data from an experimental study, case study, design study, computer program analysis or other analysis method

Compile and report in a clear and concise manner a review of relevant literature, the findings and results of laboratory work, case studies, surveys and design studies

Communicate effectively, in a variety of formats and using appropriate technology, the findings and results of their research

The project will be a minor thesis supervised by an academic staff member and should involve civil engineering design work, data collection, mathematical modelling, experimental studies or case studies critically analysed to an appropriate standard.
Project guidelines relating to the written specification and submission requirements of the final report, and the detailed method of assessment will be issued to learners at the commencement of the study.

The project assigned to the learner shall be taken from a list prepared (at the beginning of the first semester) of projects proposed by supervisors. Learners indicate their preferred projects by completing a form, ranking project titles 1 −5, and by submitting the form to the Project Co−ordinator. Projects are then allocated to learners with reference to learner preferences and staff supervision allocation. Academic staff members supervise the projects. In some cases a proposed work project may be suggested by the learner but must be sanctioned by the supervisor.

The supervising staff member shall provide the learner with a brief in a standardised format within three
weeks of the commencement of project, following consultation with the learner and the completion, by the learner, of some preliminary literature review or other research work, if required. The supervising staff member will ensure that the learner carries out the project work on his or her own. There may be reference to prior or ongoing work, including research, in the same field by local authorities, industry private companies or educational institutions, either locally or elsewhere.

The learner will have a weekly meeting with his/her supervisor to monitor progress and seek advice in relation to potential problems. These will contribute to the continuous assessment mark.

The learner will make an oral presentation and produce a poster describing their research work and findings.

The written report is assessed under the headings of technical content, validity of findings and conclusions and the quality of report writing and presentation.

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The project assigned may require the following; theoretical research, civil engineering design, laboratory investigation and examination of civil engineering issues related to the project. This will include the collection of appropriate data and other information necessary to understand the background to the project and to carry it out successfully. 

The project should have distinct objectives and require a thorough investigation by the learner, the extent of the investigation being related to the degree of difficulty and the time span allocated to the project.