Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH6073 |
| Title: |
CTMS - Masonry
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Long Title:
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CTMS - Masonry
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
CTMS Construction Technology Materials and Structure - Masonry provides an introduction to building technology, construction, materials and
structure. It investigates construction systems in concrete block, masonry and insulated
concrete formwork, exploring the components of solid, composite and cavity wall
construction, floor, roof, skin/enclosure, openings, load bearing wall, non-load bearing wall
and relevant building regulations.
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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 |
Discuss the principles of cavity wall, load bearing and non-load bearing elements related to
concrete block and masonry construction. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the characteristics of and selection process for construction systems in concrete block,
masonry and insulated concrete formwork. |
| LO3 |
Discuss the historic development of technology related to concrete block and masonry. |
| LO4 |
Identify the components of construction systems in concrete block and masonry including
frame, floor, roof, skin/ enclosure, openings. |
| LO5 |
Illustrate and document compliance with regulations and legislation. |
| 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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Principles
Principles of load-bearing, non-load bearing and load paths. Concrete and masonry construction systems.
Characteristics of the materials concrete and masonry. Selection process for materials and construction
systems in concrete and masonry. Principles of regulations for masonry and concrete
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Technology, Materials
Windows and Doors in Masonry Concrete Block and Brick Construction. Windows, Overview,
Detailing and Joinery Terminology. Doors, Overview, Detailing and Joinery Terminology, Corner Windows, Bay Windows.
Domestic Scale Masonry Building Construction, Masonry Concrete Block and Brick External Walls. Lightweight Blockwork, Party Walls, Chimneys and Flues.
Overall Build Up, Tie-Bars, Cavity Insulation, External Wall Insulation, External Finishes, Render. Brickwork, Clay, Concrete, Calcium Silicate. EN771.
Classification of Bricks, Brick Bonding – Strength, Stability, Appearance, Decorative Brickwork and Features. Parapets, Abutments, Cavity Trays, Stepped DPC’s. Damp Proof Courses.
Internal Finishes, Sand and Cement, Gypsum, Lightweight Plasters, Service Cavities, Dry-lining,Internal Walls, Loadbearing,
Non-loadbearing. Forming Openings, Concrete Lintels, Pressed Metal Lintels, RSJ’s, Bearing Pads.
Mortar, Mixes, Additives, Joint Finishes.
Floors, Concrete Ground Bearing, Rising Walls, Accommodation of Services, Suspended Timber, Suspended Beam and Block.
Timber Roofs, Flat Roofs, Achieving Falls, Pitched Roofs, Trusses, Slating and Tiling,
Characteristics of Concrete, Typical Mixes for Concrete,
Foundations, Basic Strip, Pad, Raft, Wide Strip, Stepped.
Domestic Timber Stairs Assembly, Terminology, Part K, Access Introduction, Part M.
Introduction to Insulated Concrete Formwork, Solid Wall and External Wall Insulation Systems.
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Structure
Fundamentals of Structures. Introduction to Concrete Structures. Concrete Forms. Introduction to
Loadings. Stability of Concrete Structures. Preliminary Sizing of Concrete Slabs and Beams. Introduction
to Masonry Structures. Structural Use of Masonry. Non Structural Use of Masonry. Foundations.
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Regulations
Introduction to related regulations, technical guidance documents, Part A Structure, Part B Fire, Part C
Site, Part D Materials, Part L Conservation of Fuel and Energy
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Lecture Based Learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture and Studio Based Learning |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of Project 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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture and Studio Based Learning |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of Project Assignment |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Edward Allen and Joseph Iano. (2014), Fundamentals of Building Construction, Sixth. J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 1118138910].
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Edward Allen and Joseph Iano. (2017), The Architect's Studio Companion, Sixth. J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781119092414].
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Edward Allen and Patrick Rand; Drawings by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano, and Patrick Rand 2016. (2016), Architectural Detailing, Third. J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781118881996].
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Francis D. K. Ching and Cassandra Adams. (2014), Building Construction illustrated, Fifth. Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 1118458346].
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Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, Fifth. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 1137376562].
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Eugene Farrell, John A Mc Carthy, Anthony Feely. (2012), Homebond House Building Manual, Seventh. Homebond Technical Services, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
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Virginia McLeod. (2015), Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture, Laurence King Publishing Inc, London, [ISBN: 9781780676555].
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Stephen Emmitt. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, Fourth. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 1118977165].
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