🧮 Module IV: Costing, Surveying & Structural Analysis II
“An engineer's accuracy is measured not only in meters — but in money, strength, and precision.”
| TVET CDACC Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration (Hours) | Credit Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/13/6/MA | Measurements, Estimation and Costing Principles I | 60 | 6.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/11/6/MA | Structural Analysis Principles II | 110 | 11.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/03/6/MA | Trigonometry and Complex Numbers | 50 | 5.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/06/6/MA | Civil Engineering Survey II | 80 | 8.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/07/6/MA | Road Structures Design I | 70 | 7.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/15/6/MA | Civil Engineering Works II | 100 | 10.0 |
🎯 Why This Module Matters
- Introduces structural load analysis and member behavior using real-world materials and force systems.
- Sharpens estimation, quantity take-off, and costing principles — aligning budgets with engineering accuracy.
- Strengthens trigonometric computation and complex number logic — vital for curve surveys and force calculations.
- Expands surveying knowledge with more complex techniques like contouring, traversing, and alignment.
🛠️ Why It’s Relevant to Civil Engineering Trainees
- With measurements and cost estimation, engineers ensure project viability and minimize financial risk.
- This module marks the shift from basic layout to structural decision-making, design detailing, and technical leadership.
- It is key for future specialization in structural engineering, infrastructure costing, and project supervision roles.
Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to carry out civil engineering survey. It involves; Perform Curve Ranging and traversing works.
Unit Description
This unit describes competencies required to carry out building works. It involves executing superstructure works, carrying out building finishes and external works.
Unit Description
This unit describes competencies required to Perform measurements and cost estimation. It involves; working up dimensions, taking off quantities, abstracting measured quantities and preparing tender documents
Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to design basic pavement structures. It involves; conducting site visit, designing pavement structures and carrying out road geometric design.
Unit Description
This Unit describes the principles required to perform structural designs. It involves Computing theory of simple bending, computing horizontal shear stresses, analyzing structural compression members, computing combined stresses and determining retaining walls forces
