Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD6005 |
| Title: |
Elemental Construction Techn.
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Long Title:
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Elemental Construction Technology
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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 communicates the design and construction of domestic windows, doors, stairs, fireplaces and flues, and domestic precast concrete floors. It also introduces the student to domestic internal and external finishes.
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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 |
Illustrate and communicate the main criteria affecting the design, construction and choice of domestic windows and doors in various materials. |
| LO2 |
Identify and relate the design and calculation of domestic stairs with particular regard to relevant building regulations. |
| LO3 |
Classify and describe suitable types of precast floor systems for use in domestic construction. |
| LO4 |
Recognize, describe and/or assess internal and external finishes and their defects. |
| LO5 |
Identify and communicate the design and construction of domestic fireplaces, flues and chimneys with particular regard to the relevant building regulations. |
| 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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Windows and Doors
Aluminium, uPVC, Aluclad, GRP and Timber construction. Roof lights and fire escape. Selection, performance and detailing.
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Stairways and Ramps
Types, construction, calculations. Building Regulations and Universal Access.
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Precast Concrete Domestic Floors
Types, construction and detailing of both ground and upper floors.
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Internal and External Finishes
Floors, walls and ceilings construction and performance. Wet and dry systems. Paintwork. Partitions and linings.
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Fireplaces, Flues and Chimneys
Principles of design and construction including DPC and defect inspection. Environmental issues.
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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 |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Building regulation and construction detailing |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of lecture material. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of lecture material. |
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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Duncan Marshall, [et al.]. (2021), Marshall and Worthing's The Construction of Houses, Sixth. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9780367027582].
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Stephen Emmitt. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, Fourth. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781118977163].
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Mitchell's. (2007), Structure and fabric, 7th. Pearson Education Limited, england., [ISBN: 978-0-13-197094-6].
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G.D. Taylor,. (2001), Materials in Construction - An Introduction,, Third. 11, Longman, United Kingdom, p.334, [ISBN: 0-582-36889-8].
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Eugene Farrell, John A. McCarthy. (2012), Homebond House Building Manual, Seventh. National House Building Guarantee Company Ltd, Construction House, Canal Road, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Dept. of Housing, Planning and Local
Government. Building Regulations,
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