MEngC R.S.E Part-I Civil study plan

Derive shear-force and bending-moment diagrams for determinate beams and frames from first principles, checking three separate problems against equilibrium

Compute deflections of determinate beams and trusses using virtual work (unit-load method) including temperature and support-settlement terms

Analyse three indeterminate beams by force method and by slope-deflection, comparing reactions to confirm consistency

Solve two-way slab and continuous beam load paths by yield-line and coefficient methods, recording the governing collapse mechanism for each

Build a one-page formula sheet covering stiffness, flexibility, moment distribution and influence lines for later revision

Apply the stiffness method to a 2D frame by assembling the global stiffness matrix and solving for joint displacements

Design a singly and a doubly reinforced rectangular beam section to a recognised limit-state code, checking flexure, shear and deflection

Design a short and a slender column, including slenderness effects and biaxial bending interaction

Produce a reinforcement detailing sketch for a beam-column joint consistent with ductile detailing rules

Tabulate the differences between working-stress and limit-state design philosophies with two worked comparisons

Design a one-way and a two-way slab system, selecting thickness and reinforcement and verifying punching shear at a column

Design a simply supported and a continuous steel beam, checking bending, shear, web bearing and deflection

Design a steel column and base plate, verifying axial capacity, buckling lengths and anchor bolt layout

Check a bolted and a welded connection under combined shear and tension, and compare against block-shear failure

Compare RC and steel options for the same floor span on cost, depth and constructability and justify a recommendation

Design a plate girder or a truss member group, checking local buckling and effective width assumptions

Classify a soil profile from a borehole log and derive design shear strength parameters for foundation design

Compute bearing capacity of shallow footings by two methods and size an isolated footing for a given column load

Estimate immediate and consolidation settlement and check against a serviceability limit

Compute lateral earth pressures for a retaining wall and check overturning, sliding and bearing

Review pile capacity calculation for a single pile and a pile group, including group efficiency

Perform a slope stability check by the method of slices and interpret the factor of safety

Derive the equation of motion for a single-degree-of-freedom system and compute natural frequency and damping from a free-vibration record

Compute the response spectrum ordinate for a multi-storey frame using a modal combination rule

Apply equivalent static lateral force procedure to a regular building and distribute storey shears

Identify plan and vertical irregularities and explain the resulting design penalty or analysis requirement

Sketch ductile detailing requirements for beams, columns and joints in a seismic force-resisting frame

Evaluate a concrete mix design and specify acceptance criteria for cube and cylinder strength

Describe the purpose and procedure of slump, compaction factor and Vebe tests and interpret results

Explain non-destructive testing methods (rebound hammer, ultrasonic pulse velocity, cover meter) and their limitations

Outline quality control for reinforcement, formwork and concrete placement including curing and hot-weather precautions

Compare structural steel grades and weldability considerations and state inspection requirements for welds

Prepare a rate analysis for concrete, reinforcement, formwork and masonry items with labour and plant components

Measure quantities from a described building layout for earthwork, concrete, reinforcement and finishes, and prepare a bill of quantities

Build a bar bending schedule for a beam and a slab and reconcile steel quantity with the BOQ

Prepare a critical path network for a small project, compute floats and identify the critical path

Draft a short project schedule with resource levelling and a progress measurement method (earned value)

Map the governing code requirements for loading, concrete, steel and seismic design into a single compliance checklist

Explain professional practice obligations: duty of care, approvals, inspection stages, record keeping and ethics

Carry out a level-and-traverse computation and a simple setting-out calculation for a foundation layout

Interpret a structural drawing set and list drawing and BIM coordination checks before construction

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and convert weak areas into a final 48-hour revision list