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ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

SOILS & MATERIALS 1 M22293 FHEQ_4

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Date Set: 28/09/2023

Course: BENG (HONS) CIVIL ENGINEERING

U0177PYC M/ENGCE//CE(DA) Date Due: 06/11/2023

Lecturer: Zia ur Rehman

Module Name SOILS & MATERIALS 1 M22293 FHEQ_4

Artefact: 1. Steel Report
Artefact
Artefact 1 Artefact Title (300 words coursework)
Number
weight 10%

Objectives:
• To describe the testing of metals under tensile loading
• To present experimental data appropriately
• To calculate the properties of steel from test data
• To summarise and explain the findings in a technical report

Task:
As a class, we will test a steel specimen in tension. The experimental data will then be made
available for you via Moodle.

Individually, you will then write a concise technical report of the findings from the experiment,
equivalent to 300 words, with the following key features:

• Describe the material used in the experiment and its application in construction
• Describe the procedures involved
• Provide data in an appropriate format
• Calculate the properties of the steel from the data obtained
• Compare your results with expected values and explain any differences
• References should be given in APA format (see http://referencing.port.ac.uk)

See the report template and the self-assessment checklist provided for full details of the format
and content of the report.

Submit your report via Moodle before 4:00 pm on Monday 6th November 2023. The
completed student self-assignment sheet should be included as the first page of the report.

Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be expected to be able to:

• Describe steel material in terms of its constituents and basic properties.

• Recognise the basic concepts relevant to steel behaviour.

These learning outcomes contribute to the achievement of module learning outcomes 1 and
2.

Reading / References:
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 • British Standards Institution (2019). Metallic materials — Tensile testing (BS EN ISO
6892-1).
• Soutsos, M., & Domone, P. L. J (Ets.). (2018). Construction materials: their nature and
behaviour. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
• Claisse, P. A., (2016). Civil Engineering materials: Oxford, UK: Butterworth-
Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier
• Han, M., & Tai, X. S., (Edts). (2015). Advanced research in civil engineering, materials,
machinery and applied technologies : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014
3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Material Engineering (CEME
2014), December 27-28, 2014, Changsha, China
• Gonçalves, M. C, & Margarido, F. (2015). Materials for Construction and Civil
Engineering: Science, Processing, and Design. Cham: Springer.
• Illston, J. M., & Domone, P. L. J. (Eds.). (2010). Construction materials: their nature
and behaviour. London: Spon Press.
• Jackson, N., & Dhir, R. K. (1996). Civil Engineering Materials. Basingstoke: Macmillan.

Notes:
• The assignment is worth 10% of the total module mark.
• Further guidance will be given during taught sessions. You will also find helpful
guidance in the Writing section of the ASK Moodle pages.

Submission Instructions:
Submit your report via Moodle before 4:00 pm on Monday 6th November 2023. The
completed student self-assignment sheet should be included as the first page of the report.

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Grade Criteria

Please refer to the grade descriptors given in the Student Handbook. The following table
shows specific features of work at each grade for this particular coursework and level of study.

Grade (%)

Specific Features

Results were presented appropriately and the discussion shows evidence of a

thorough understanding of the subject matter, showing some originality or
creativity. Other sections of the report are clear and logical, making very good
80+
use of references beyond the material given. Referencing is to APA with no
errors. The report is well-presented, written in impersonal, past tense with no
errors.
Results were presented appropriately and the discussion shows evidence of a
thorough understanding of the subject matter. Other sections of the report are
70-79 clear and logical, making good use of references beyond the material given.
Referencing is to APA with few or no errors. The report is well-presented, written
in impersonal, past tense with few or no errors.
Results were presented appropriately and the discussion shows evidence of
understanding of the subject matter. Other sections of the report are clear.
Some references were given beyond the provided material. Referencing is to
60-69
APA with some minor errors. The report is well-presented and correctly
structured, with few errors in the use of units, citation of references and format
of graphs and tables.
Adequate description of procedures and aims. Results suitably presented and
described. The discussion attempts to explain observations. Appropriate
50-59 references were used. Referencing is to APA with some minor errors. The report
is generally consistent in presentation and follows instructions given with some
errors.
Adequate description of procedures and aims. Results are suitably presented
and described. The discussion shows evidence of consideration of the
40-49 significance of the results. Some references were given but relied on the
material provided. Referencing and presentation attempt to follow instructions
given.
Incomplete results, little or no discussion. Inadequate description of the
30-39 experiment and aims. No or very few references were given. Poor, inconsistent
presentation and references. Incorrect structure.
0-29 No serious attempt to address the requirements of the assignment.

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Coursework self-assessment sheet for Date:

students
Module Name SOILS & MATERIALS 1 M22293 FHEQ_4

Artefact Artefact: 1. Steel Report

Artefact 1 Artefact Title
Number (300 words coursework)
The University of Portsmouth regulations require students to keep electronic copies
of all assignments, and submit these at any time upon request.

Shaded areas to be completed by the student and this sheet submitted with the assignment.

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Student Evaluation
Criteria Description Weighting (to be completed before submission)
% (enter an ‘x’ in required boxes)
Pass Fail
A* A B C D E F
Introduction
(Explaining the importance of the test and describing the material 10 x
used in the experiment and its application in construction)
Experimental Procedure
(Explaining the test procedure, using photos and sketches if 10 x
necessary)
Results (including calculations)
(Providing data in an appropriate format, calculate the properties of 20 x
steel)
Discussion
(Comparing your results with the literature and explain any difference. 40 x
You may need to use some references.)
Conclusion
(summarising your report)
10 x
Referencing APA requirements / Presentation and structure of
the report
10 x

Letter Grade Percentage

Overall Grade (A* - F) (100 – 0)
(to be completed before submission)

Key: A*: 80% or above, A: 70% - 79%, B: 60% - 69%, C: 50% - 59%, D: 40% - 49%, E: 30% - 39%, F: 29% or less
IMPORTANT: See separate Grade Criteria for characteristics of work in the above grades

Student Comment
(to be completed before submission)

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