Module Details

Module Code: INTR9017
Title: Infrastructure Asset Mgmt
Long Title: Infrastructure Asset Managemen
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: This module considers a number of key areas in the developing field of Asset Management in the general engineering and built-environment areas. It is of relevance to all the engineering disciplines and to the built-environment disciplines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the principles of Asset Management to critically appraise and manage a family of engineering or building assets.
LO2 Undertake an inspection and a condition rating of an engineering or building asset.
LO3 Prepare an Asset Management Plan
LO4 Critique capital and maintenance investment techniques and their application in Asset Management Planning
Dependencies
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).
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
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Case Studies in Asset Management
Case studies in the national and international context which document and appraise the implementation of Asset Management Systems across a range of industries and disciplines.
Asset Management Strategy and Planning
Asset management policy, asset management strategy, demand analysis, strategic planning
Investment Issues
Funding/financing, due diligence, valuation, technology transfer, innovation, capital investment decision-making, whole life costing, time value of money, asset rationalisation and disposal
Technical Issues
Material deterioration models, inpections and condition rating, Markov Chain Analysis, risk management, operations and maintenance decision making, reliability engineering and root cause analysis, decommissioning, rehabilitation, human dimensions
Technologies
Sensors/condition monitoring, structural health monitoring, drone technologies, laser scanning technologies in asset management, current developments
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
The student shall undertake condition inspections of a group of structures or engineering components. The student shall prepare reports on their inspections.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Asset Management Case Study. The student shall be assigned an individual case study drawn from an engineering, property, transportation, water/wastewater, energy or public authority background. The student shall study and report on how the case study organisation implemented an Asset Management System. He/she shall undertake an analysis of the effectiveness of the Asset Management System in terms of delivering the organisation's business and other objectives.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
The student shall produce an asset management plan for the asset group he/she has inspected. The asset management plan shall consider deterioration models, operations and maintenance decision making, the use of database technology for asset management and lifecycle cost and value optimisation.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
The student shall give a presentation to the class on his/her Asset Management Project.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course material Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Advice and guidance in relation coursework & asset inspection/condition rating; Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Module learning; coursework Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course material Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Advice and guidance in elation to coursework & asset inspection/condition rating; Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Module learning; coursework Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chris Lloyd (Ed). (2019), International Case Studies in Asset Management, 2nd. ICE Publishing, London, UK, p.213, [ISBN: 978-0-7277-5739-5].
  • Chris Lloyd. (2019), Asset Management, 2nd. ICE Publishing, London, UK, p.264, [ISBN: 978-0-7277-3653-6].
  • Institute of Asset Management. (2012), Asset Management - An Anatomy, 1.1. Institute of Asset Management, London, UK.
  • Li, Z. (2018), Transportation Asset Management, 1st. CRC Press, London, UK, p.760, [ISBN: 978-148221052].
  • Hooper R. et al. (2009), Whole Life Infrastructure Asset Management - Good Practice Guide for Civil Infrastructure, 1st. CIRIA (Doc. C677), London, UK, [ISBN: 978-0-86017-677-0].
  • Flanagan, R.; Jewell, C. (2005), Whole Life Appraisal for Construction, 1st. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK, p.182, [ISBN: 0632050462].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joe E. Amadi-Echendu (Editor), Kerry Brown (Editor), Roger Willett (Editor), Joseph Mathew (Editor). (2010), Definitions, Concepts and Scope of Engineering Asset Management, [ISBN: 978-1-84996-177-6].
  • Richard de Neufville. (1990), Applied Systems Analysis - Engineering Planning and Technology Management, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0-07-016372-3].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSBIM_8 Certificate in Strategic Building Information Modelling Management 2 Elective
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 9 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 9 Elective
CR_CCOPM_9 Master of Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective
CR_CABIM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Building Information Modelling and Digital AEC 2 Elective
CR_CCNPM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective