Title: Design of Beams using British Standards

Grade Level: College/University

Subject: Civil Engineering

Duration: 2 hours

Objectives:

1. To understand the basic principles of beam design using British Standards.
2. To learn how to calculate the design loads and moments on a beam.
3. To learn how to select the appropriate beam size and shape based on the design loads and moments.
4. To learn how to design a beam using the British Standards.

Materials:

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Handouts on beam design using British Standards
3. Calculator

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Introduce the topic of beam design using British Standards.
2. Explain the importance of beam design in civil engineering.
3. Discuss the basic principles of beam design.

Design Loads and Moments (20 minutes)

1. Explain the different types of loads that a beam can be subjected to.
2. Discuss how to calculate the design loads and moments on a beam.
3. Provide examples of how to calculate the design loads and moments on a beam.

Beam Selection (20 minutes)

1. Discuss the different types of beams and their properties.
2. Explain how to select the appropriate beam size and shape based on the design loads and moments.
3. Provide examples of how to select the appropriate beam size and shape.

Beam Design (50 minutes)

1. Discuss the design process for a beam using the British Standards.
2. Explain the different design checks that need to be performed.
3. Provide examples of how to design a beam using the British Standards.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Summarize the key points of the lesson.
2. Answer any questions that the students may have.
3. Provide additional resources for further learning.

Assessment:

1. Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussions.
2. Students will be given a homework assignment to design a beam using the British Standards. The assignment will be graded based on accuracy and completeness.