Highway Structures

This programme aims to specialise in the 'whole-life' management of infrastructure, covering analysis, assessment and maintenance of key facets. In the construction industry, there is a general shortage of skilled engineers and managers with experience of whole-life management of built infrastructure, such as bridges and coastal structures. This may become more serious over the next ten to twenty years, as the effects of climate change and scarce resources will require civil engineers to develop more sustainable infrastructure. Therefore, design, assessment and management over the whole service life are key concerns.

The programme has been developed with input from industry for a number of key specialist subject areas. This joint development enhances the programmes market appeal and student experience in terms of practical design, assessment and management.

Content

• Individual Project (60 credits)
• Research Methodology (15 credits)
• Analysis of Highway Structures (15 credits)
• Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Computer Modelling of Civil Engineering Problems (15 credits)
• Highway Engineering (15 credits)
• Whole Life Management of Highway Structures (15 credits)

Two 15-credit options (30 credits) from:

• Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges
• Bridge design and Assessment 
• Design of steel Bridges
• Masonry and Other Bridges