Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7041
Title: CTMS - Cladding
Long Title: CTMS - Cladding
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 investigates innovations in cladding systems and components at a detailed level,
including curtain wall systems for multi-story and prefabricated facade systems,
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply contemporary facade systems and components with a high level of detail resolution.
LO2 Formulate critical evaluation and application strategies for structural components.
LO3 Formulate structural support strategy for external building envelope.
LO4 Apply the theory of construction to component assembly and jointing
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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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Indicative Content
Principles
Flooring systems for commercial buildings. Cladding, heavyweight and lightweight. Rainscreens. Roofing, Primary and seconary structure. Range of roof coverings for commercial buildings. Doors, windows, curtain walling. Introduction to double skin façades. Prefabricated construction. Modular construction, volumetric units, crosswall construction, tilt-up construction, ICF and external insulation systems. Diaphragm and fin wall construction. Internal finishes. Distribution of services. Raised access flooring and suspended ceilings. Underpinning. Shoring. Demolition. Facade retention.
Technology, Materials
Flooring Systems, Precast, Composite, Cast, Metal Deck, Comflor. Asymmetrical Beams. Timber Engineered Floors. Screeds Bonded, Unbonded, Floating, Heated. Sound Insulation. Lightweight and Heavyweight Cladding Systems. Sandwich Panels, Curtain Walls Suspended Ceilings, Raised Access Floors, Service Cavities. Membranes, Breather Membranes, Vapour Barriers, DPC’s, Separating Layers, Intelligent membranes. Sizing Glass Panels, Spandrel Panels, Curtain Walling, Types/Range of Glass. Translucent Glass, Specifying Glass, Spandrel Panels, Unitised and Stick Systems. PE and BV Rainscreens. Structural Glazing. Roofing, Profiled Trusses and Beams, Composite, Build-Up Systems. Underpinning, Shoring, Façade Retention.
Structure
Uni- and multi-directional spanning elements, joints (fixed, pin, roller). Size strip footings, pads, combined pads, piles and pile caps. Investigate and size the different types of support systems for exterior cladding systems.
Regulations
Demonstrate compliance with the relevant 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 Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Complete a booklet of details relating to frame
construction and various cladding assemblies and curtain walling.
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Analysis, selection and specification of external structural support system for building envelope of studio project.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Report on prefabricated construction and assembly.
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; Drawings by Joseph Iano, Edward Allen. (2016), Architectural Detailing, Third. Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 1118881990].
  • Brown, Rachel and Farrelly, Lorraine. (2012), Materials and Interior Design, Laurence King Publishing, China, [ISBN: 9781856697590].
  • Drew Plunkett. (2015), Construction and Detailing for Interior Design, Second. Laurence King Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9781780674773].
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, Fifth. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780070432536].
  • 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].
  • Roy Chudley; Revised by Roger Greeno. (2011), Construction Technology, Eleventh. Pearson Education Ltd., [ISBN: 113890709X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eugene Farrell, John A Mc Carthy, Anthony Feely. (2012), Homebond House Building Manual, Seventh. Homebond Technical Services, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
  • 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].
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 6 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 6 Mandatory