Module Details
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SCIE C1501 |
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Module Title:
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Material Science
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Title:
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Material Science
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| Module Level:: |
6 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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| Module Author:: |
Shane Murray
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| Module Description: |
The aims of this module are:
(1) to prepare students for participation in the quality control of materials used in the construction of civil engineering projects;
(2) to give students a basis for further study of materials.
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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 |
describe & examine the: -
(a) source and origin of various engineering materials including aggregates, timber, metals and cement;
(b) physical properties associated with aggregates, cement, timber, metals and fresh and hardened concrete;
(c) principles of sustainability; (d) impact that sustainability, carbon footprint and circular economy has on our choice of materials; |
| LO2 |
demonstrate an awareness of: -
(a) manufacturing technologies associated with aggregates, cement, concrete, timber and metals;
(b) various engineering products available including admixtures etc. |
| LO3 |
demonstrate a knowledge of quality assurance of materials. |
| LO4 |
demonstrate the skills developed in: -
(a) taking and preparation of laboratory samples;
(b) laboratory analysis for engineering properties of materials in accordance with codes of practice including the use of specifically designed engineering testing apparatus;
(c) analysing laboratory data in accordance with codes of practice and checking conformity of laboratory results with specifications;
(d) understanding the significance of accurate sampling and testing and its relevance to the overall performance of materials in construction;
(e) the preparation of laboratory reports. |
| LO5 |
illustrate the importance of Health and Safety in a laboratory environment. |
| 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) Sustainability
(a) Principles of Sustainability (b) Carbon Footprint, CO2 emissions, Kyoto Protocol, embodied carbon (c) Life Cycle/Circular Economy, Construction Waste
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(2) Aggregates
(a) Origin and geological classification of rock.
(b) Sources of aggregates.
(c) Sampling of aggregates.
(i) Sampling
(ii) Riffling
(iii) Quartering
(d) Physical properties and classification of aggregates.
(i) Particle size analysis
(ii) Fines Content
(iii) Flakiness Index Test
(iv) Moisture Content
(e) Typical Laboratory Experiments Aggregates
(i) Sampling
(ii) Quartering & Riffling
(iii) Particle size analysis
(iv) Fines Content Test
(v) Flakiness Index Test
(vi) Moisture Content
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(3) Cement
(a) Composition, types and manufacturing process
(b) Setting times
(c) Soundness
(d) Strength
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(4) Concrete
(a) Constituents and mix design
(b) Basic Properties of fresh concrete
(c) Basic Properties of hardened concrete
(d) Typical Laboratory Experiments Concrete
(i) Workability – Slump Test
(ii) Making Cubes
(iii) Curing Cubes
(iv) Demoulding Cubes
(v) Measuring Cubes
(vi) Crushing Cubes
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(5) Timber
(a) Growth and structure of trees
(b) Classification of wood
(c) Moisture content and seasoning
(d) Natural and handling defects
(e) Insect and fungal attack
(f) Preservation
(g) Stress grading
(h) Timber products
(i) Typical Laboratory Experiments Timber
(i) Physical identification and examination of natural wood samples
(ii) Physical identification and examination of manufactured board samples
(iii) Microscopic examination of hardwood and softwood (slides) structure that is radial, tangential and longitudinal sawn cuts
(iv) Moisture content measurement by both Oven and Meter testing
(v) Physical examination of defects and deterioration in timber samples
(vi) Physical examination and measurement of Knot / Area ratio on timber samples
(vii) Physical examination of both Pressure and Brush applied preservative treatments to timber samples
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(6) Metals
(a) Ferrous/non–ferrous
(b) Processes, treatments
(c) Properties and use
(d) Typical Laboratory Experiments
(i) Physical identification and examination of various metal samples
(ii) Microscopic examination of structure of various metal samples
(iii) Metals material testing for Stress and Strain and Hardness tests
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| 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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Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.
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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 |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
| Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.50 |
78 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Alan Everett. Materials, Longman Scientific & Technical, [ISBN: 058221923X].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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NSAI. IS EN 932 – Tests for General Properties of Aggregates, ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 933, Tests for geometrical properties of Aggregates , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 1097, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of Aggregates , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 1367, Tests for thermal and weathering properties of Aggregates , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 1744, Tests for chemical properties of Aggregates , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 12620, Aggregates for Concrete , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 13179, Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixtures , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 196 Methods of Testing Cement , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 197 – Cement, Compositions, Specifications and Conformity Criteria , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 206, Concrete. Specification, performance, production and conformity , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 934, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 12350, Testing fresh concrete , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 12390, Testing hardened concrete , ALL PARTS.
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NSAI. IS EN 12504, Testing concrete in structures , ALL PARTS.
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| Other Resources |
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Irish Concrete Society. Irish Concrete Society,
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Irish Concrete Federation. Irish Concrete Federation,
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Civil Eng. Portal. Civil Eng. Portal,
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Lafarge Concrete. Video,
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Slump test,
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Flow test,
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Super-plasticiser,
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Underwater concrete,
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Seasoning timber,
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Dry rot,
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