| Title: | Const Mats & Structures |
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| Long Title: | Construction Materials & Structures |
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| Field of Study: |
Building Science
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Author: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Description: |
This module identifies the various structural elements and materials encountered in the construction industry |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Identify fundamental construction materials and basic structural forms |
| LO2 |
Identify different load types |
| LO3 |
Recognise equilibrium in structural forms |
| LO4 |
Examine the structural use and material properties of concrete, steel, glass, timber and plastics |
| LO5 |
Explain the behaviour of simple structural members subjected to forces |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Structures
Introduction to simple structural forms,load types and method of transfer. Equilibrium, structural elements, structural behaviour, structural types
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Materials
The properties, behaviour and use of materials in construction:
Concrete, steel, timber, glass, plastics
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Materials Analysis
Making and crushing of concrete cubes, slump testing, soil classification, material testing and sieve analysis.
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Structures Analysis
Tension and compression testing of materials under different laboratory conditions
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Lab Testing Reports |
4,5 |
40.0 |
Every Week |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| 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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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class based instruction |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Classification, analysis and testing of construction materials |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study and lab report writing |
3.5 |
Every Week |
3.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class based instruction |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Classification, analysis and testing of construction materials |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study and lab report writing |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Hunt, Anthony 2012, Tony Hunt's Structures Notebook, 2nd Ed., Routledge [ISBN: 9781136354816]
- Lyons, A 2012, Materials for Architects and Builders, 3rd Ed., Routledge [ISBN: 9781136378966]
- Dabby, R; Bed, A 2012, Structure for Architects: A Primer, John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 9780470902448]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Alan Everett 1994, Mitchell's Materials, 5th Edition Ed. [ISBN: 9780582219236]
- Gauld, B 1995, Structures for Architects, Longman Scientific & Technical Harlow [ISBN: 9780582236585]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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