Module Details
Module Code: |
TECH |
Module Title:
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Building Technology, Materials and Structures 3
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Title:
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Building Technology, Materials and Structures 3
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Dan O'Sullivan (00160)
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Module Description: |
• To provide the theoretical and technical background in construction, materials and structures for learners to detail and apply in Studio 3 projects, through introducing them to the characteristics of the main internal & external building materials/finishes used in small to medium scale non-domestic construction • To familiarize learners with the construction principles of sustainable site development & ground-works and timber structures both pre-cast & cast in-situ and 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 small to medium scale non- domestic buildings, including glazing, rainscreen cladding, roofing and partitioning • To develop learners’ understanding of specification • To develop learners’ understanding of the application of Building Regulations requirements to the design and detailing of small to medium scale non-domestic buildings
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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 |
Research and apply the structural & constructional principles of timber construction and materials to small to medium scale construction projects |
LO2 |
Research and apply the technological & material principles of non-structural completions, including glazing, rainscreen cladding, flat roofing and partitioning to small to medium scale timber construction projects, including specification |
LO3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of different types of structures and structural frames and have how the loads and load paths are transmitted from building/structural imposed and permanent loading to the foundations (Timber) |
LO4 |
Apply Building Regulations requirements to a small to medium scale timber building |
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 |
Technology
Detailing for Part L compliance including insulation, airtightness, thermal bridging, moisture management (vapour barrier, breather membrane, DPM, DPC), Timber structures & construction: framed & panel timber structures, timber partitions, timber cladding, high-performance timber & composite windows, internal timber doors, rooflights, engineered timber, fire-retardant finishes, services integration Framed building envelope, characteristics & concepts of cladding, cladding types, rainscreen cladding, Flat roofing types, membranes.
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Materials
Non-domestic building materials both internal and external: Glass:
Manufacture, properties, treatment, types and uses
Materials: Non-domestic building materials both internal and external: Glass: Manufacture, properties, treatment, types and uses Timber: Moisture contents, stress grading, connections, preservative treatment, sheets and engineered timber products; Moisture & creep movements. Thermal Insulating materials: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Thermal properties of materials, Forms of insulation, Materials, Factors in selection, How insulation works and aging factors. Bituminous Sheets – manufacture, sheet classification, performance, construction, finishes. Polymeric Single Ply Roof Membranes. Plastics and products; polymers, sheeting, fittings and paint systems Metal and products; ferrous and non ferrous, use in building
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Structures
Framing Arrangements • Lateral Stability • Framing around opening • Column base details Cladding • Structural Support Details for cladding systems to meet requirements of projects. Overall Structural Behaviour Building Load Paths Lateral Stability of Buildings, Shear Walls, Bracing Structural Timber • Timber Frame structural systems • Approx Sizing timber members for scheming stage • Lateral stability systems in timber frame buildings Material Laboratory Sessions • Timber – density, moisture content, examination of timber slides under microscope, examination of timber samples
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
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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Reassessment Description A repeat exam that covers all the learning outcomes
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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 |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.42 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Malcolm Millais. Building structures, Spon, London.
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Mario Salvadori; ill. by Saralinda Hooker and Christopher Ragus. Why buildings stand up, Norton, New York.
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J.M. Illston and P.L.J. Domone. Construction materials : their nature and behaviour.
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Jack Stroud Foster. Structure and fabric. Part 1.
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Structures for architects, Longman Scientific & Technical, Harlow.
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Building Regulations: Technical Guidance Documents – Dept of the Environment.
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Ann McNicholl; J Owen Lewis; OPW. Green Design: Sustainable Building for Ireland.
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Longman. Mitchell’s Building Series.
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Fionn Stevenson; Nick Williams. Sustainable Design Guide for Scotland.
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David Bennett. Architectural Insitu Concrete.
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Eliot & Tovey. Precast Concrete Frame Buildings: DESIGN GUIDE.
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Esmond Reid. Understanding buildings : a multidisciplinary approach.
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W.G. Curtin ... [et al.]. Structural masonry designers' manual.
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Victoria Ballard Bell with Patrick Rand. Materials for Architectural Design.
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Derek Seward. Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design, Palgrave Macmillan.
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The Architect’s Journal - Emap Ltd.
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The Architect’s Journal Working Detail
Series - Emap Ltd.
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DETAIL Magazine - Institut für
internationale Architektur-Dokumentation
GmbH+Co. KG.
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The Architectural Review - Emap Ltd.
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Various. Manufacturers’/construction suppliers’
technical literature (current).
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Various. Manufacturers’/construction suppliers’
technical websites.
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CIS and other construction databases.
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Scottish Accredited Details,
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