Module Details

Module Code: STRU
Module Title: Build Technology, Materials and Structures 5
Title: Build Technology, Materials and Structures 5
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Dan O'Sullivan (00160)
Domains:  
Module Description: • To provide the theoretical and technical background in construction technology, materials and structures for learners to detail and apply in Studio 3 projects, through familiarizing them with the characteristics of the main internal & external building materials/finishes used in medium to large scale non-domestic construction • To familiarize learners with the materials, principles, typical details and implementation of commercial fit-outs & steel structures, including primary, secondary and tertiary structures as they affect architectural technology • To familiarize learners with the technologies, principles, materials, span characteristics, support requirements and typical details required for the non- structural completion of medium to large scale non-domestic buildings, including a comprehensive range of glazing, curtain walling, cladding, roofing and internal fit-out components and systems • To develop learners’ understanding of the accommodation for and integration of services within medium to large scale non- domestic buildings • To develop learners’ comprehensive understanding of specification
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 • Research and apply the structural & constructional principles of steel framed construction in medium to large scale construction projects
LO2 • Research and apply the technological & material principles of non-structural completions, including a comprehensive range of glazing, curtain walling, cladding, roofing and internal fit-out components and systems in medium to large scale construction projects
LO3 • Research and apply the technological & material principles of NZEB and energy performance for non-domestic buildings, including the assessment of non-domestic BER through the use of the iSBEM/IES software
LO4 • Allow for the integration of conventional and renewable services with the building fabric of a medium to large scale non-domestic building
LO5 • Prepare detailed specifications for a range of construction elements
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 Technology
Medium to large scale steel-framed building with basement: steel structures, including primary, secondary and tertiary structures as required to support the building fabric, basement construction options including RC and sheet piling, floor/roof plate options including precast and structural steel decking, dry construction external wall including Metsec type systems, rainscreen cladding systems, metal and membrane roof finishes, structural glazing, curtain-walling and high-performance aluminium windows, internal completions, fit-out & finishes suitable to a particular building use, site finishes & services, achieving required fire safety performance, comprehensive services integration. Commercial fit-out: Partitioning, raised floors, suspended ceilings, custom joinery design & detailing, floor & wall finishes, paints and surface finishes, internal doors and screens, achieving required fire safety performance, services integration. Part L compliance through NZEB detailing, BER rating and iSBEM/IES evaluation.
Materials
Non-domestic building materials both internal and external: Glass: Advanced glass & glazing properties, including structural use of glass & associated sealants, frameless and bolt-fixing, glass safety, self-cleaning glass, glass coatings, energy and acoustic performance of glass. Glass and glazing in existing buildings. Timber: Timber for joinery applications: machining & preparation of timber for joinery, characteristics of timber for joinery, species, veneers, use of board products in joinery. Finishes for timber in joinery, stains, varnishes & lacquers, fire treatments. Non-domestic building materials both internal and external: Glass: Advanced glass & glazing properties, including structural use of glass & associated sealants, frameless and bolt-fixing, glass safety, self-cleaning glass, glass coatings, energy and acoustic performance of glass. Glass and glazing in existing buildings. Timber: Timber for joinery applications: machining & preparation of timber for joinery, characteristics of timber for joinery, species, veneers, use of board products in joinery. Finishes for timber in joinery, stains, varnishes & lacquers, fire treatments. Timber in existing buildings, including defects & agents of deterioration. Concrete: In-situ, precast, reinforced, pre-stressed as used in conjunction with steel structures. Precast flooring systems, In-situ, precast, reinforced, pre-stressed as used in conjunction with steel structures, concrete topping to structural metal decks. Concrete & masonry in existing buildings, including defects and agents of deterioration. Metals & products: Ferrous & non ferrous, use in building, steel, galvanizing, stainless steel, copper, zinc, brass, aluminium, galvanic reactions, durability, protection methods, steel and aluminum for decking, roofing, cladding & flashings. Metals in existing buildings, including defects and agents of deterioration. Plastics and products: Polymers, sheeting, fittings and paint systems: uPVC roofing membranes, polycarbonate sheeting for roofing and wall glazing, ETFE for building envelopes, PVC and PTFE for fabric structures, plastics for fixings & connections, specialist paints & coatings. Recycled materials and products: Plastics, metals, paper, glass, brick, lifecycle and re-use of materials.
Structures
Structural Steel • Floor Grids • Vertical Coordination • Lateral Stability Options • Floor Systems o Integrated beams and deep composite slab o Integrated beams with precast slabs o Composite beams and slab o Fabricated beams with web openings o Cellular composite beams o Metal deck composite floor options & details • Services Integration • Initial scheming of steel framed structure • Bolted and welded connections • Handling Tolerances • Fire Protection Basement Construction • Retaining Wall Options • Tying and Propping of retaining walls • Buoyancy Issues • Ground movements and adjacent buildings • Groundwater issues Foundations • Foundation options for framed buildings • Piling, pile caps & ground beams Cladding • Structural Support Details for cladding systems to meet requirements of projects Structures: Structural Steel • Floor Grids • Vertical Coordination • Lateral Stability Options • Floor Systems o Integrated beams and deep composite slab o Integrated beams with precast slabs o Composite beams and slab o Fabricated beams with web openings o Cellular composite beams o Metal deck composite floor options & details • Services Integration • Initial scheming of steel framed structure • Bolted and welded connections • Handling Tolerances • Fire Protection Basement Construction • Retaining Wall Options • Tying and Propping of retaining walls • Buoyancy Issues • Ground movements and adjacent buildings • Groundwater issues Foundations • Foundation options for framed buildings • Piling, pile caps & ground beams Cladding • Structural Support Details for cladding systems to meet requirements of projects Structural Behaviour • Building Load Paths • Lateral Stability of Buildings, Shear Walls, Bracing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Technology: specification associated with Studio 3 project (typically) Materials & Structures: two to three projects (typically); at least one from each area
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
3 hour exam; 50% for Technology and 25% each for Materials & Structures
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 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Greeno, R., Chudley, R.. Advanced Construction Technology, Longman.
  • Styles. Working Drawings Handbook, Architectural Press.
  • Gould, Bryan J.. Structures for Architects, Longman.
  • Jack Stroud Foster. Structure and fabric: Part 2.
  • J.M. Illston and P.L.J. Domone. Construction materials : their nature and behaviour.
  • Salvadori M. Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture, W W Norton & Co.
  • Millais, M.. Building Structures from concepts to design, Spon Press.
  • Alan Everett & Yvonne Dean. Finishes.
  • Tony Robbin, foreword by Stuart Wrede. Engineering a new architecture.
  • Sophia and Stefan Behling (eds). Glass: structure and technology in architecture.
  • Esmond Reid. Understanding buildings : a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Andrea Deplazes. Constructing architecture, Birkhauser.
  • Peter Rice / Andre Brown. The engineer's contribution to contemporary architecture.
  • Victoria Ballard Bell with Patrick Rand. Materials for Architectural Design.
  • Derek Seward. Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design, Palgrave Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • The Architect's Journal, EMAP.
  • The Architectural Review, EMAP.
  • The Architect’s Journal Working Detail Series, EMAP.
  • DETAIL Magazine, Institut für internationale Architektur- Dokumentation GmbH + Co. KG.
  • Architecture Ireland, RIAI.
  • Dept. of Environment. Building Regulations: Technical Guidance Documents.
  • Various. Current suppliers' & manufacturers' literature.
  • CIS and construction databases, Online.
  • Various. Suppliers' & Manufacturers' technical websites, Online.
  • Comprehensive resource for all aspects of steel construction, Online,
    http://www.steelconstruction.info
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