Module Details

Module Code: TECH C1507
Module Title: Domestic Technology and Structural Appreciation 1
Title: Domestic Technology and Structural Appreciation 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Pascal Harte
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are: (1) to provide students with a knowledge of the techniques, methods and practices used in the construction of buildings; (2) To introduce students to the concept of sustainable building; (3) To give students a basic introduction to some aspects of structural design and an appreciation of what is involved.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to apply the methodologies used for setting out buildings on site and to illustrate how the foundations for buildings are constructed
LO2 to describe and illustrate how the walls, roofs and ground floors of buildings are constructed on site and off site and how the internal space in buildings is divided by partitions and floors
LO3 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of force on structures, their units and their application to loads, load types, stress, strain, load paths including evaluating the resolution of forces.
LO4 Demonstrate a knowledge of structural form and uses within structure - columns, beams, walls and foundations, a knowledge of Rules of Thumb regarding sizing of elements of construction projects
LO5 To select building materials new and existing that do not damage the environment, to understand health and safety issues on site and have an awareness of current legislation and building regulations in construction methods.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Building General
. (a) Need for buildings, (b) functions of buildings,(c) Building Regulations and Standards. (nZEB, Passive House), (d) material selection and properties
Building Sites
(a) Site conditions, (b) preliminaries, (c) services supply, (d) site drainage, (e) site works and building sequences (f) site safety/plant, (g) Temporary supports/shoring, (h) Scaffolding, (j) Demolition.
Substructure
(a) Soil types, (b) Foundations, types, and choice, (c) setting out, (d) below ground wall construction, (e) Ground floor construction and types, (f) Basements, (g) materials
SI Units
(a) SI Units (b) Magnitude of SI Units (c) Compatibility of SI Units (d) mathematical expressions for use in calculations
Practical/Lab Work
(a) Building practice: setting out shallow/ deep strip foundations, masonry walling, roofs and floors. (b) Materials handling and storage (c) Site safety. (d) Site visit to housing site
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment15.00%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination45.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 45
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • • Riley, M. and Cotgrave, A. (2018), !!!Construction Technology 1, House Construction,4th Ed, 4th. 13, MacMillian, [ISBN: ISBN:978-1-35].
  • Roger Greeno. (1995), Principles of Construction, Pearson Education, p.316, [ISBN: 0582230861].
  • Derek Osbourn,Roger Greeno. (1997), Introduction to Building, Prentice Hall, p.274, [ISBN: 0582-302005].
  • Eugene Farrell,John A. McCarthy,Anthony McFeely. Homebond House Building Manual, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
  • R. Chudley,Roger Greeno,Mike Hurst,Simon Topliss. (2011), Construction Technology, Heinemann Educational Books, p.630, [ISBN: 9780435046828].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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