TECH06016 2019 Construction Technology
Full Title
Construction Technology
Transcript Title
Construction Technology
Code
TECH06016
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
TECH - Technology
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Owen Feeney, Tomas O Flaherty, David Collery, Patrick Naughton
Programme Membership
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECIVI_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECVIL_B07 202000 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
Description
This introductory module focuses on civil engineering technology. Topics examined include introductions to: site earthworks, foundations, retaining walls and basements, superstructure for high-rise and industrial buildings and thermal efficiency of buildings.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Define typical site and tempory works required to realise a building project.
2.
Describe and illustrate the main parts of a building's substructure and superstructure.
3.
Create BIM models of buildings, including integrated basement, foundations and superstructure.
4.
Describe the factors that affect the thermal performance of buildings and calculate U values for buildings.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered to full-time learners through formal lectures and practical classes
Module Assessment Strategies
This modules is 50% project work and 50% final examination at the end of the semester. The project work is completed in both groups and individually.
The sizing the slice method of group assessment (Clelford & Hopkins, 2014) will be used to allocate marks to the individual members of the project group. A copy of this method of allocating marks will be given to the students at the start of the module.
Clelford, T. & Hopkins, A., 2014. Sizing the Slice: Assessing Individual Performance in Group Projects, CEBE Funded Case Study retrieved on 5/12/2014 from http://www‑new1.heacademy.ac.uk/cebe/themes/alldisplay? type=resources&newid=casestudies/cebe/sizing_the_slice&site=cebe
Repeat Assessments
Learners who fail the end of module terminal examination will have the opportunity to resit the examination during the repeat examination session.
Learners who fail the project work will be given an opportunity to resubmit the project for the repeat examination session.
Indicative Syllabus
- Site and temporary works, subsoil drainage, trench safety and excavation support, scaffolding; types, safety.
- Introduction to substructure for framed buildings: types of foundations; piles, strips, raft, pads, underpinning, root damage.
- Introduction to; sheet piling, contiguous piling, secant piling, diaphragm walls and bentonite slurry walls, basement construction, water retaining structures, construction joints, waterbars.
- Introduction to framed building superstructure; types; skeleton frames, portal frames, space frames, floors and cladding systems.
- Thermal efficiency of buildings; sustainable and low energy design; insulation types and uses, advantages of maximising insulation; introduction to Energy ratings, U values and basic calculation for elements, airtightness, cold bridging, junctions and details to minimise cold bridging and air leakage.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project work | Project | Project | 50 % | OnGoing | 3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Project work in BIM and CAD | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
|
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
|
Chudley Roy |
Building Construction Handbook |
Elsevier |
2008 |
|
Government Publications Office. |
Building Regulations & Technical Guidance Documents. |
Government Publications Office. |
Current |
|
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government |
Recommendations for site development works |
Government Publications Office. |
2001 |
Journal Resources
n/a
URL Resources
n/a
Other Resources
Library databases including British Standards.
Additional Information
None