Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7040
Title: CTMS - Basements
Long Title: CMS - Basements
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: CTMS Construction Technology Materials and Structure - Basements explores the principles for basement design and construction including
alternative construction techniques
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish between embedded and gravity retaining walls.
LO2 Formulate appropriate waterproofing techniques for basement construction and superstructure.
LO3 Explain the reasons for and the use of system building techniques for medium to high rise buildings.
LO4 Formulate strategies for structural systems.
LO5 Determine the effects of actions on concrete beams and columns in simple construction and design beams and columns using simplified rules.
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
Principles
Temporary works. Ground water control. Site investigations. Retaining walls. Foundations. Basement construction: domestic and commercial, forces, excavation, waterproofing, top-down, bottom up. Retaining walls: gravity, embedded, temporary. Basement construction bottom up, top down. Damp-proofing: methods and materials.
Technology, Materials
Ground Water Control, Site Investigations, Temporary and Permanent Water Exclusion. Soil Types, Category of Soils, Soil Characteristics, Bearing Capacity, Soil Movements, Settlement, Contaminants, Pyrite, Radon, Sulphates. Dealing with Contaminants. Foundation Selection, Function, Selection, Deep Piles, Cassions, Displacement and Replacement Piles, Method of Installation, Pile Caps, Grouped Piles. Raft types/design, Displacement Theory. Retaining walls, Embedded and Gravity, Plain Concrete, Reinforced Concrete, Mechanically Stabilised Earth Walls, Reinforced Masonry. Forces Acting on Retaining Walls. Basement Construction, Domestic Basements, Commercial Basements, Grade and Type of Basement. External, Internal Tanking. Damproofing, Methods and Materials. Construction, Open Excavations, Excavations with Temporary and Permanent Support. , Excavation of Footprint, Permanent Embedded Retaining Walls. Steel Frame, Precast, Cast In-situ Structures, Cast-In-Situ Floors, Infill Walls – Masonry, Metal Stud. Upstands, Drop Beams, One Way and Two Way Spanning Slabs, Sizing Cast Concrete Floors, Hollowcore Slabs, Metal Deck, A Beams. Precast and Cast In-situ Cores, Lift Shafts, Low-Rise Masonry Loadbearing Construction, Engineered Timber Floors for Commercial Buildings. Service Provision. Suspended Ceilings, Raised Access Floors. Precast Stairs and Landings. Hybrid Connections – Steel to Concrete/Masonry etc. Warm Roof Build Ups, Roof Terraces, Roof Finishes, Asphalt, Membranes, Metal Standing Seam, Insulation, Green Roof Construction.
Structure
Lateral stability (diaphragm, frame, core), shells and membranes. Actions/loads which structural members in a concrete framed building are required to resist. Characteristic and design actions and the transfer of such actions/loads through a structural framed building.
Regulations
Demonstrate compliance with the relevant building regulations, technical guidance documents and codes & standards.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Complete a booklet of details including detailing critical junctions to prevent ingress of moisture
to building fabric.
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Analysis, selection and specification of structural system for studio project.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Report on basement construction and structural form
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 Lecture based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Integrated Studio Workshop Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Development and Completion of Assignment 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 Lecture based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Integrated Studio Workshop Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Development and Completion of Assignment 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
  • Edward Allen and Joseph Iano. (2014), Fundamentals of Building Construction, Sixth. J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 1118138910].
  • Edward Allen and Joseph Iano. (2017), The Architect's Studio Companion, Sixth. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781119092414].
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, Fifth. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780070432536].
  • Andrea Deplazes and G. H. Söffker. (2013), , Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structure, Third. Birkhäuser.
  • Stephen Emmitt, Christopher Gorse. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, Fourth. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, [ISBN: 1118977165].
  • Arthur Lyons. (2014), Materials for Architects and Builders, Fifth. Routledge, Glasgow, [ISBN: 9780415704977].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Edward Allen and Joseph Iano. (2017), The Architect's Studio Companion], Sixth. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781119092414].
  • Francis D. K. Ching and Cassandra Adams. (2014), Building Construction Illustrated, Fifth. Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 987111845834].
  • Roy Chudley; Revised by Roger Greeno. (2011), Construction Technology, Eleventh. Pearson Education Ltd., [ISBN: 113890709X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 5 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 5 Mandatory