CONS08010 2019 Complex Structures and Civil Engineering Construction Technology
This module aims at providing the learner with an understanding Civil Works involved with complex structures and Civil Engineering projects.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identity and understand temporary and false works required for difficult sites and deep excavations
Describe substructure works required for complex buildings
Describe site development works for roads and footways
Describe drainage works for foul, storm and water supply services.
Describe process and structures involved in water treatment & wastewater treatment plant construction
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered primarily using traditional and online lectures using blended learning techniques. This will include independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student-learning needs. A learning platform such as Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. tutorial recordings plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. uploading assignments and projects). This blended approach (lectures and pre-recorded tutorials) allows students work at their own pace.
Module Assessment Strategies
- Mid term summative and formative assessment
- Summative project
- Summative Final exam
Repeat Assessments
Repeat outstanding project work for Autumn exam board and repeat Final exam in Autumn repeat exams.
Indicative Syllabus
- Pile foundations, contiguous pile walls
- Retaining Walls
- Basement construction, Waterproofing and Concrete Joints.
- False-work Demolitions/Alterations, Shoring techniques
- Underpinning and settlement remedial works. Ground improvement techniques.
- Wastewater and water Treatment plant Construction
- Road construction, Paths Pavings, Site development works, Highway.
- Drainage - Manholes, Drain Runs, Services Ductwork
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Mid term test | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 10 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
2 | Project | Project | Project | 30 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2016 Building Construction Handbook Eleventh Edition
ISBN 1315695170 ISBN-13 9781315695174
2012 Advanced Construction Technology Heinemann Educational Publishers
ISBN 0435046837 ISBN-13 9780435046835
The authors provide a comprehensive and practical presentation to many aspects of construction practice, as applied to buildings for industrial and commercial purposes. The book covers site works, plant and equipment, substructure, demolition and temporary work, and much more.
Module Resources
See book list
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https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/migrated-files/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/Housing/FileDownLoad,2451,en.pdf
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