Course code BūvZP044

Credit points 9

Research in Civil Engineering

Total Hours in Course243

Independent study hours243

Date of course confirmation10.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developers

author prof.

Lilita Ozola

Dr. sc. ing.

author

Jānis Kreilis

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

BūvZ6026, Finite Element Method

BūvZ6033, Research Methodology and Data Analysis

BūvZ6034, Construction Project Management

Course abstract

Description and analysis of experimental works as well as selection and argumentation of mathematical models is discussed consistent with Master Thesis. The skills of summarisation and assessment of scientific results are acquired.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge about research methods and analysis of results;
Skills to perform experimental and analytical investigations;
Competence to formulate research task, perform investigations, choose method of numerical analysis and evaluate the acquired results.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Introduction to practical training, specifying of internal orderi n business company. Correct planning of training and experimental work.
2. Study of methodology of research work taken. Preparation of laboratory equipment.
3. Performing of experimental tests.
4. Data processing and methods of digital presentation.
5. Computer software for design and research in civil engineering, general inspection of programms, mastering of skills in use.
6. Preparation of training report and defence before departmental staff.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Credit points will be enrolled if the training program has been accomplished, written report submitted ant successfully defended before departmental staff. Qualitative assessment - with mark.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Mastering of skills and drafting of research training report correspondingly to plan.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Content and quality of training report; ability to present and discuss on his/her research topic.

Compulsory reading

1. Ievads pētniecībā :stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Sastādītāja K. Mārtinsone. Rīga: RaKa, 2011. 284 lpp.
2. Arhipova I. Varbūtību teorijas un matemātiskās statistikas pielietojumi inženierzinātnēs: mācību līdzeklis. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte. Informācijas tehnoloģiju fakultāte. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 125 lpp.
3. Kalis H., Kango I. Matemātiskās metodes inženierzinātnēs: mācību līdzeklis. Rēzekne: RA Izdevniecība, 2004. 291 lpp. Ir LLU FB 1 eks.
4. Hofmann A. H. Scientific writing and communication: papers, proposals, and presentations. New York; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. 682 p.

Further reading

1. Kottegoda N. T., Rosso R. Applied statistics for civil and environmental engineers. Oxford; Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, 2008. 718 p.
2. Kumar R. Research methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners. Los Angeles, London: SAGE, 2014. 399 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Būvinženieris: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienības izdevums. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība. ISSN 1691-9262.
2. Building and Environment. The International Journal of Building Service and its Application, Pergamon. ISSN: 0360-1323.
3. Metodiskie noteikumi maģistra darbu izstrādāšanai un aizstāvēšanai LLU Lauku inženieru fakultātes studiju programmās.Apstiprināts LIF Domes sēdē 2015.gada 17. jūnijā.

Notes

Compulsory Course for the Professional Master's study programme “Civil Engineering”