🧱 Module V: Structural Design & Hydraulic Systems
“Where calculation meets creation — and sketches transform into reinforced reality.”
| TVET CDACC Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration (Hours) | Credit Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/12/6/MA | Structural Analysis Principles III | 80 | 8.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/09/6/MA | Civil Engineering Drawings I | 80 | 8.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/08/6/MA | Road Structures Design II | 70 | 7.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/14/6/MA | Measurements, Estimation and Costing Principles II | 60 | 6.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/16/6/MA | Hydraulic Principles | 60 | 6.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/04/6/MA | Calculus and Differential Methods | 50 | 5.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/10/6/MA | Civil Engineering Drawings II | 80 | 8.0 |
🎯 Why This Module Matters
- Strengthens multi-level structural analysis and builds design logic using both hand calculations and CAD sketches.
- Explores road and civil engineering drawings — essential for contractor communication and approvals.
- Introduces hydraulics in the context of water flow, pressure, and irrigation design — relevant to dams and piping layouts.
- Develops advanced estimation and mathematical modeling — through calculus, design drawings, and material specs.
🛠️ Why It’s Relevant to Civil Engineering Trainees
- Design drawings and structure sketches are the blueprint of all projects — this module gives you mastery over both.
- Hydraulic principles prepare you for real-life drainage, water conveyance, and site flow management.
- The knowledge here feeds directly into your final-year design project and future registration as a site technician.
Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to produce building drawings. It involves producing and interpreting architectural drawings, interpreting electrical drawings, and mechanical drawings.
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This unit describes the competencies required to produce Civil Engineering drawings. It involves preparing Structural and Civil Drawings
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This unit describes competencies required to apply hydraulic principles. It involves; Applying hydrostatic concept, applying hydrodynamics concepts, applying hydrology concept, determining discharge and applying hydraulic machine concept
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This unit describes competencies required to Perform measurements and cost estimation. It involves; Applying superstructure works taking off principles
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This unit specifies the competencies required to design basic pavement structures. It involves; designing drainage and hydraulic structures, designing pedestrian and cyclist paths and designing road furniture.
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This Unit describes the principles required to perform structural designs. It involves Computing slope and deflection, and analyzing indeterminate structures.
