Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6075
Title: CTMS - Elements
Long Title: CTMS - Elements
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
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 - Elements explores building technology, materials, components and structure for mixed
use developments. Completion of finish systems focusing on internal components,
including flooring systems, and specific components of construction, including balconies, terraces, division of space and relevant building regulations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply construction building fabric, systems, components and materials at a detail level to facades
LO2 Apply selection criteria and details for the interior components: floors, partitions, joinery and fixtures.
LO3 Determine the effects of actions on steel beams, trusses and columns in simple construction using the Blue Book.
LO4 Apply construction building fabric, systems, components and materials at a detail level to roofs
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
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
Internal building fabric: thermal comfort and insulation. Ventilation and air infiltration. Energy and airtightness building regulations, U-values, sound and acoustic control, light natural and artificial. Water/moisture and durability. Interior partitions: performance requirements loadbearing and non-loadbearing. Doors, windows. Floor systems domestic and commercial. Distribution of services, range of finishes available. Fire and sound compliance.
Technology, Materials
Structures in Timber, Steel, Concrete and Masonry. Crosswall, Fin Walls, Diaphragm Walls Junctions in Structures and Foundations. Simple Spans in Flooring Systems, One-Way, Two-Way, Trough and Waffle Concrete Floors. Roof Construction in Timber and Concrete for Multi-use Buildings, Pitched Roofs, Hybrid Timber and Steel Roof Construction. Green Roofs. Primary and Secondary Structure. Long Span Frame Construction, Metal Trusses, I-Beams, Castellated, Cellular. Portal Frame Theory. Commercial Roof Coverings, Falls and Drainage. Industrial Ground Floors. Internal Walls, Metal Stud, Partition Systems. Fire Doors, Ironmongery, Means of Escape Lifts and Lift Shafts. Concrete Core Construction Glazing Systems and Joinery Components. Introduction to Curtain Walling Balconies, Terraces, Railings and Guards, Thermal Breaks. Prefabricated Systems, Cross Laminated Timber, Structural Insulated Panels, Cassette Flooring Systems. Building Regulations.
Structure
Actions/loads which structural members in a steel framed or hybrid building are required to resist. Characteristics and design actions and the transfer of such actions/loads through a structural steel/hybrid framed building.
Regulations
Demonstrate compliance with the relevant legislation and technical guidance documents.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Complete a booklet of details relating to frame
construction, various cladding assemblies, balconies, terraces and internal components of construction.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Analysis, selection and specification of structural elements for a studio project.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Complete 2 short answer theory assessments relating to internal elements and facades of frame construction and division of space.
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, NJ, [ISBN: 1118138910].
  • Edward Allen and Patrick Rand. (2016), Architectural Detailing, Drawings by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano, and Patrick Rand, Third. 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].
  • Gerhard Hausladen, Karsten Tichelmann. (2010), Interiors Construction Material, Detail, Germany, [ISBN: 9783034602822].
  • BSRIA. (2013), Blue Book, Eighth. BSRIA, [ISBN: ISSN 1752-272].
  • 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]].
  • Eugene Farrell, John A Mc Carthy, Anthony Feely. (2012), Homebond House Building Manual, Seventh. Homebond Technical Services, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
  • 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, [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 4 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 4 Mandatory