Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD6011 |
| Title: |
Constr. Materials & Structures
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Long Title:
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Construction Materials and Structures
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5821 - Building Science
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| Module Description: |
This module provides an introduction to various structural forms, elements and materials utilised in the construction industry. In addition, the detailed analysis of their properties and characteristics is undertaken
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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 |
Identify fundamental construction materials and basic structural forms. |
| LO2 |
Identify and relate the loaded behaviour of simple structural members subjected to different load types. |
| LO3 |
Recognise and explain 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 and prepare technical reports on their properties, measurement and material selection as appropriate. |
| 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).
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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.
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| 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 |
| 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. Sustainable use of materials.
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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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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Assessments
| 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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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 |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency in classification, analysis and testing of construction materials.. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions and in-class topics. |
Every Week |
3.50 |
3.5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency in classification, analysis and testing of construction materials. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions and in-class topics. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Angus J. MacDonald. (2018), Structure and Architecture, 3rd. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9781138629240].
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Lyons, A. (2014), Materials for Architects and Builders, 5th. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9780415704977].
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Dabby, R; Bed, A. (2012), Structure for Architects: A Primer, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9780470902448].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Hunt, Anthony. (2012), Tony Hunt's Structures Notebook, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781136354816].
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Alan Everett. (1994), Mitchell's Materials, 5th Edition. [ISBN: 9780582219236].
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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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| Other Resources |
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Website, Building Research Establishment,
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Website, G. Wayne Brodland. Mechanics Models,
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Website, Pearson Publishing. MyLab,
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