nireEHU 
Subject
Civil Engineering Systems
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
To introduce students to the methods and techniques of Applied Systems Analysis. To develop students¿ skills in using Applied System Analysis in the design and planning of complex and large-scale engineering systemsTeaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO ILZARBE, JESUS MARIA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | jesusmaria.blanco@ehu.eus |
| EGUIA LOPEZ, PABLO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Not bilingual | Electrical Engineering | pablo.eguia@ehu.eus |
| ESTEBAN ALCALA, GUSTAVO ADOLFO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | gustavo.esteban@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Apply NPV and IRR methods to evaluate Engineering projects | 25.0 % |
| Carry out risk analysis of Engineering projects | 25.0 % |
| Analyse and develop models of Engineering systems which may be used with Engineering Optimisation Methods | 25.0 % |
| Apply Engineering Optimisation to identify optimal solutions to problems, interpret the results and carry out sensitivity analysis | 25.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 30 | 51 | 81 |
| Seminar | 20 | 24 | 44 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 4.0 | 100 % |
| Individual study | 51.0 | 0 % |
| Lectures | 30.0 | 100 % |
| Seminars | 20.0 | 100 % |
| Student's personal work | 20.0 | 0 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 10.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Written examination | 70.0 % | 90.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
Describe relevant parts of the Applied Systems Analysis method for system engineering planning and design, and technology evaluation, of relevance to engineering practice in its social and business context.Identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems drawn from engineering practice in their technical, social and business context using the relevant parts of Applied Systems Analysis method and techniques, particularly NPV and IRR methods.
Derive and apply selected techniques of Applied System Analysis, Optimization, and Evaluation to examples (e.g. Information Gathering, Information Analysis, Economic and Social Benefits Analysis (incl. risk analysis), and project evaluation.
Complement examples for Applied Systems Analysis with relevant technical analysis of complex engineering systems.
Use a computer to solve an Engineering Optimisation problem and interpret the solution.
Temary
Lesson 1. Introduction to Project Economic EvaluationLesson 2. Net Present Value Methods
Lesson 3. Annualised Costs and Capital Recovery
Lesson 4. Internal Rate of Return
Lesson 5. Applications in Civil Engineering I
Lesson 6. Applications in Civil Engineering II
Lesson 7. Introduction to Numerical Optimisation in Engineering
Lesson 8. Systems Analysis / Linear Programming
Lesson 9. Solution of Linear Programming Problems
Lesson 10. Dynamic Programming
Lesson 11. Applications in Renewable Energy
Lesson 12. Sensitivity Analysis