CONS06043 2019 Complex Domestic Construction Technology

Demonstrate  knowledge of the functions, principles and environmental constraints on the construction of small scale buildings.

Develop knowledge, and apply added principles, of good building construction. 

Apply the Building Regulations.

Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and practical application of sustainable building methods used in building construction.

 Develop knowledge of the application of appropriate Finishes to small scale buildings.

Blended Learning Techniques will be used to deliver this module:
(i)  Lecture
(ii) Workshop
(iii) Site visits, where appropriate and if time and funds allow
(iv) Moodle Quizzes, Uploading Assignments, Journals. Moodle is also a repository of materials for this module.
(v) Independent Learning

This module is 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Final EXAM

(i) Moodle - Quizzes and Assignments using Turnitin, on an individual student basis (40%)
ii) Final Exam (60%)

If Student fails this Module the repeat assessment will include:

(i) REPEAT Moodle - Quizzes and Assignments using Turnitin, on an individual student basis (40%)
ii) REPEAT Final Exam (60%)

Substructure:
(i) RC Raft slab foundations

Superstructure:
(i) Timber-Framed Construction
Structure, Stud sizes, External walls, Fixing membranes and Insulation, Openings, Intermediate floor panels, Notching and drilling. Structural Framing details and Codes of Practice, External wall Finishes, Thermal Insulation, Fire Resistance, Sound Insulation and Sustainability
(ii) Roofs: 

Flat roofs: Domestic span, Frame construction and junction details. Flat roof coverings e.g. sheet metal, asphalt, single ply synthetic materials and prevention of Solar gains. Solid suspended Concrete Slab construction: Structure, condensation controls.

Timber pitched Roofs: Structure-double roof >6m span, preventing excessive deflection. Trussed rafter roof: Support, IS193 & IS/EN 12450, Bracing, Anchoring down,Hipped ends, Lateral restraints, Dormers, Auxiliary details, Panel roofs. Roof Coverings.

Dormer Windows: Types, typical frame construction with connections (Joints/Hangers).

Chimneys and roof-lights, Structure/Stability,Flashing detail to Chimney stack at roof junction, Water cistern.

Walls: Masonry walls, structural insulated panels, insulated concrete forms, cross laminated timber, cob, straw bale, rammed earth, hempcrete.

Engineered Wood products (EWPs): i-joists, web joists, glue-laminated timber.

(iii) Heat Transfer: Technical Guidance Part L (2017). Heat transfer, Thermal insulation, Resistance and Conductivity, Simple U value calculations, Thermal bridging. LEED- Awareness of Sustainable building concepts fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. NZEB- Awareness of the higher energy building energy performance standards required under EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2010/31/EU) for “nearly zero energy buildings”. 

(iv) Stairs, Ramps and Guards: – BR part K, et al.  Domestic Stairs regulation Compliance, Material Forms in Timber, Concrete (In situ/Precast), Metal, Detailing of complex forms, e.g. String over string, Spiral, Helical. 

(v) Sound: Technical Guidance Part E. Sources and Transmission of Sound, Sound Insulation- Internal Walls and Floors.