IStructE guidance
Writing AER 5 has prompted me to signpost some guidance for the Phase 1s as they move to their site attachments. It would also be useful for the next batch of phase 1s but I doubt they’ll see it unless one of the lecturers can pass it on.
Join the IStructE as a student member. I don’t think it was covered except for some structures ninjas attempt to charter with IStructE. Maybe I slept through that advice in Phase 1 (my fault) or maybe it wasn’t covered (it should be).
It’s free, you get access to their online library, learning resources, student groups and talks, essential knowledge series, “Brohn” online modules, “The Structural Engineer” (online only), you can join their working groups (good CPR evidence)…….and most importantly it’s actually a navigable website unlike the ICE one. I feel they support learning in the way that the ICE should be doing (clearly not a point i’ll be making at CPR).
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The essential knowledge series is really simple introductory reading.
The level 1 technical guidance notes would be useful pre-reading before the corresponding lectures on phase 1 and as a refresher when you come back to that topic on phase 2.
The level 2 technical guidance notes are a good starting point for any phase 2 or 3 design you need to do in that subject area and they all highlight recommended further reading, generally easily understood IStructE design guidance. These are still being written.
Level 3 notes looking at complex design issues will follow during 2018.
I plan on coming back to them as a handrail after i’ve finished the course as well.
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As an IStructE member I couldn’t agree more. All the next phase 1 intake have been sent their pre-course maths pack and I believe had their ELE access arranged. I’ll check with Jim but, who knows, someone might even acknowledge reading this….
Tony, who did you put down as your “Supporter”, was it Neil Painter or someone from Cranfield?
I think i put rich farmer down but i’m guessing they didn’t bother emailing to check.
Tony,
Good idea. I’m working in a structural engineers office and when ,my colleagues refer to CPR they almost always mean IStructE rather than the ICE. That’s not a dig at the ICE of course, they both have their place but the IStructE is widely acknowledged to be the tougher review to pass and I believe they have a higher failure rate than the ICE. That said, if you can get through it I think you’re on to a winner professionally.
The majority here do both. Generally ICE first though. Personally i think the work we will do aligns more to the ICE and the specialisms for CPR are more relevant to us. I’m not proposing that anyone consider chartering with IStructE but we should be getting stuck into their training resources.
Agreed, though what do you plan to do with your evenings/weekends when you no longer have plentiful TMR /AER/Thesis submissions to occupy the time? IStruct E prep might make an additional fun evening activity post PET.
My dear Tom. I think you’ve mistaken me for a competent engineer.