Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8041
Title: Sustainable Infrastructure
Long Title: Sustainable Infrastructure & Asset Mngnt
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Sustainable development means 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. (World Commission on Environment and Development). This module examines key concepts of Sustainable Development and applies these concepts to the design and management of buildings and civil engineering infrastructure.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply a Sustainability Rating System such as BREEAM or LEED to a building project
LO2 Apply the principles of Asset Management to critically appraise and manage buildings and civil engineering infrastructure across the full life cycle
LO3 Undertake an inspection and condition rating of an engineering or building asset
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
Asset Management
Case studies in asset management; Asset management strategy and planning; Conducting and managing engineering and building inspections; Asset Management Systems, Technological advances in asset management.
Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Inventory; Whole Life Costing; Time value of money; Capital and maintenance investment decision making
Sustainability in the built environment
National and international sustainability policies and programmes; measurement principles and indicators; evaluation frameworks
Sustainability assessment techniques
Why, when and how to conduct an engineering sustainability project appraisal; various sustainability appraisal tools e.g BREEAM, LEED, PassivHause, Living Building Challenge; influence of sustainability appraisal tools on project design, construction and operation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Life cycle assessment of a civil engineering structure
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Sustainability appraisal of an engineering project
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 Delivery of Course Material Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Tutorial Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of course material and preparation of project work 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 Delivery of Course Material Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Tutorial Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of course material and preparation of project work Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Institute of Asset Management. (2012), Asset Management - An Anatomy, 1st. Institute of Asset Management, London, UK.
  • Peter Brandon and Patrizia Lombardi. (2010), Evaluating Sustainable Development in the Built Environment, 2nd. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405192583].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • European Union. (2011), ILCD Handbook - Recommendations for Life Cycle Impact Assessment in the European Context, 1st. European Commission, Brussels, [ISBN: 9789279174513].
  • Chris Lloyd (Ed). (2019), International Case Studies in Asset Management, 2nd. ICE Publishing, London, UK, [ISBN: 9780727757395].
  • Chris Lloyd. (2019), Asset Management, 2nd. ICE Publishing, London, UK, [ISBN: 9780727736536].
  • Li, Z. (2018), Transportation Asset Management, 1st. CRC Press, London, UK, [ISBN: 978148221052].
  • Hooper, R. (2009), Whole Life Infrastructure Asset Management - Good Practice Guide for Civil Infrastructure (CIRIA C677), 1st. CIRIA, London, UK, [ISBN: 9780860176770].
  • Flanagan, R.; Jewell, C;. (2005), Whole Life Appraisal for Construction, 1st. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK, [ISBN: 0632050462].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 8 Mandatory