Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6003
Title: Domestic Construction
Long Title: Domestic Construction
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to domestic scale construction and develops the student's understanding of the construction process in general terms and in specific detail. The module covers construction and detailing of traditional and passive house techniques. External works and service provision will also be studied. The module includes current developments in the use of information technology in the construction environment. It also covers manual drafting techniques, and the student will develop a sketchbook of construction details related to the lecture topics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and compare the fundamentals of upto three-storey domestic scale construction & detailing up to roof level for traditional and passive house options
LO2 Describe and apply a range of options for construction & detailing at each level of the construction process, including associated external works and services
LO3 Evaluate the potential for failure of each element of a building and select & apply appropriate pre-emptive action.
LO4 Convey construction & detailing solutions at each level using technical drawing and sketching techniques on paper.
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.
Construction related modules
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
External Works, foundations and ground floors
External works for construction projects, choice of foundation type and rising wall. Solid and suspended ground floors. Thermal insulation. Radon.
Walls and opes
Cavity and single-leaf walls. Thermal insulation. Cill, jamb and lintel. Windows and doors.
Upper floors
Upper floor construction and detailing in timber. Stairs and trimmed opes.
Roofs
Flat roofs: Overhanging and parapet roofs in timber - construction & detailing. Joist sizing. Pitched roofs: Cut roofs and prefabricated truss roofs in timber - construction & detailing. Sizing of elements.
Passive House
Explain the concept of the passive house in line with each of the stages of domestic construction from foundation to roof level, compare traditional construction details with those of the passive house
IT in the Construction Environment
An introduction and overview of: Building Information Modelling softwares and their role in the construction process; modern surveying and setting out equipment, digital fabrication and modular construction.
Site Visit
Site visit to an active construction project.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Drawing Office Project 1 - Selection, development and drafting or sketching of alternative construction details
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Drawing Office Project 2- Selection, development and drafting or sketching of alternative construction details
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Drawing Office Project 3 - Selection, development and drafting or sketching of alternative construction details
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Drawing Office Project 4 - Selection, development and drafting or sketching of alternative construction details
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Drawing Office Project 5 - Selection, development and drafting or sketching of alternative construction details
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
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.

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 module content Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Drawing presentation, alternative views and construction detailing Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Drawing and Construction Detailing Sketchbook Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Drawing presentation, alternative views and construction detailing Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Drawing and Construction Detailing Sketchbook Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Farrell, McCarthy, McFeely. (2012), House Building Manual, 7th edition. All chapters, Homebond, National House Building Guarantee Company, Ireland, p.All pages, [ISBN: 0-9523-6144-2].
  • SEAI. (2008), Passive Homes- Guidelines for the design and construciton of passive homes in Ireland, www.seai.ie.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rynska E. (2018), Design Solutions for NZEB Retrofitted Buildings, 1st Ed. IGI Global, p.300, [ISBN: 9781522541059].
  • Cotterell, Janet and Dadeby, Adam. (2012), The Passivhaus Handbook, 1st Ed. All Chapters, Green Books, Cambridge UK, p.256, [ISBN: 9780857840196].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory