Module Details

Module Code: TECH C2G05
Module Title: Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1
Title: Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Yvonne Finn
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction.
2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
The aims of the Commercial & Industrial Technology section of this module are:
1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction.
2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
The aims of the Sustainable Technology section of this module are:
1. To develop competence in the evaluation of both traditional and renewable energy use in buildings.
2. To foster an understanding of sustainability issues in the design, construction, operation and usability of buildings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of substructure & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
LO2 To prepare and demonstrate understanding of the role and function of practicals, projects and reports and their interaction with modern construction techniques and the operation of the building site.
LO3 Demonstrate through sketches and written descriptions a knowledge of and reasoning behind sustainable building design in relation to the building's superstructure
LO4 To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern superstructure construction techniques.
LO5 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of building energy related legislation, regulations, certification, economics, and usage.
LO6 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of energy efficient and sustainable building design, sustainable building practices and the usage of alternative sustainable energy technologies (renewables) for a building.
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
Substructure, Foundations & Building Sites (48h)
a). Isolated bases (b). Piled and raft foundations. (c). High thermal performance foundation systems i.e. passive house. (d). Underpinning, retaining walls. Basements (e). Insulation for foundations (f) Temporary works. (g) Demolition work.
The Energy Efficient Building (12h)
(a) Impact of building form, thermal mass & orientation on a building's thermal performance (b) Passive and active solar heating & cooling (c) Thermal insulation and economical thicknesses, (d) thermal bridges and psi values, (e) airtightness and air infiltration (f) Passive House Standard (g) Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) (h) Energy Retro Fitting techniques & details
Sustainable Buildings (8h)
(a) Sustainable Building Materials, sustainable materials, environmental impact of construction materials, management of the construction process & operation of the building (b) Green buildings, green/blue roofs & walls (c) Recycling water & waste; grey water, rainwater harvesting, SuDS
Energy Legislation, Policies, Standards and Certification (4h)
(a) Energy legislation, taxes and trading (b) Standards and codes of practice, e.g. Part L, Building Regulations, ISO 50001 (c) National & international energy policies (d) Eenrgy Certification, e.g. BREEAM, LEED, BERs
Energy Management (6h)
(a) Energy management (b) Energy Audits
Energy Consumption Analysis (6h)
(a) Degree days (b) fuel types (c) fuel consumption and costs
Energy Technology and Renewables (12h)
(a) Renewable energy sources - solar thermal and PV panels, heat pumps, wind turbines, bio fuel, micro CHP, nuclear, etc. (b) Integration of alternative technologies into building design & construction methods
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
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practically based projects applying class based knowledge
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A formal end of year exam covering class based theory, design and calculations
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 Class work - theory and tutorials 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00 84
Laboratory Contact DEAP 4.2.2 practical applications 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Home based learning 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Project Non Contact Application of theory and calculations learnt in class thorough practical based projects 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Clive Beggs. (2009), Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation, Second Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.368, [ISBN: 0750686707].
  • edited by Alison J. Cotgrave and Mike Riley.. (2013), Total sustainability in the built environment, Basingstoke; Palgrave Macmillan, p.xvii, 308 :, [ISBN: 9780230390584].
  • W. Kemp. (2016), Renewable Energy Handbook, [ISBN: 9781505383614].
  • CIBSE. (2008), Technical Memoranda TM 46: Energy benchmarks, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781903287958].
  • Yoo, C. H. and Lee, S. C.. (2011), Stability of structures, Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Guo, Z.. (2014), Principles of reinforced concrete, Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Sanjayan, J. G. et al. (2019), 3D concrete printing technology - construction and building applications, Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Rajapakse, R.. (2016), Pile design and construction rules of thumb, 2nd edition. elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Tam, V. W. Y et al. (2019), Sustainable construction technologies - life-cycle assessment, Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Attia, S.. (2018), Net zero energy buildings (NZEB): concepts, frameworks and roadmap for project analysis and implementation, elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Communities for Local Government. Code for Sustainable Homes, 2010. UK.
  • Stuart Barlow. (2011), Guide to Breeam, Riba Publications Limited, p.120, [ISBN: 9781859464250].
  • Kubba, S.. (2016), Handbook of green building design, and construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, 2nd Ed. elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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