Module Details
| Module Code: |
TECH C4G02 |
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Module Title:
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Advanced Construction Technology
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Title:
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Advanced Construction Technology
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| Module Level:: |
8 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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| Module Author:: |
Anthony Dempsey
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| Module Description: |
The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop advanced knowledge in construction technology techniques
(2) to develop advanced understanding in complex structures
(3) to develop skills in the selection of technologies for construction projects
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
to identify and describe advanced structural frames |
| LO2 |
to identify and describe fire resistance techniques |
| LO3 |
to identify and describe services and cladding details |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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| Indicative Content |
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(1) Reinforced Concrete Frames
(a) Layout options, structural design issues, services design issues (b) Vertical load paths, horizontal load paths (c) Construction methods (d) Prestressed concrete floors (e) Roof Construction and Details
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(2) Steel Frame Structures
(a) Layout options, structural design issues, services design issues (b) Floor slab configurations (c) Roof Construction and Details (d) Steel (e) Construction methods (f) Fire Protection (g) Services Integration (h) Durability – Paint specs, galvanizing (i) Building Type Examples
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(3) Precast Concrete
(a) Floors (b) Stairs (c) Walls
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(4) Fire
(a) Fire resistant construction (b) Fire Projection during construction (c) Fire stopping (d) Design for egress (e) Fire Fighting provisions
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(5) Cladding / Curtain Walling
(a) Façade Engineering (b) Examples of common cladding / curtain walling (c) Façade Retention Systems
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(6) Services
(a) Service types (b) Service routes (c) Integration with structure (d) Highly serviced buildings (e) Elevators
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Project | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
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Contact |
lectures, demonstrations, videos & critical discission |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
| Practicals |
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Contact |
Demonstrations and techniques |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Lectures projects and independent learning |
12 Weeks per Stage |
8.00 |
96 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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R. Chudley,Roger Greeno,Mike Hurst,Simon Topliss. (2012), Advanced Construction Technology, 5. Heinemann Educational Publishers, p.660, [ISBN: 9780435046835].
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Jack Stroud Foster,Roger Greeno,Raymond Harington. (2007), Structure and Fabric, 7. Pearson Education, p.400, [ISBN: 9780131970960].
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Frank Harris,Ronald McCaffer. Construction Plant, Renouf, p.256, [ISBN: 9780246112408].
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J.R. Illingworth. (2000), Construction Methods and Planning, CRC Press, p.440, [ISBN: 9780419249801].
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The Steel Construction Institute,The British Constructional Steelwork Association Limited. (2015), Joints in Steel Construction Moment-Resisting Joints to Eurocode 3, The Steel Construction Institute,The British Constructional Steelwork Association Limited, UK, [ISBN: ISBN 978-1-85].
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Roy Chudley,Roger Greeno. (2014), Building Construction Handbook, 10. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415836388].
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