Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD6008 |
| Title: |
Principles of Constr. Techn.
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Long Title:
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Principles of Construction Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5821 - Building Science
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to domestic construction. It develops the students' knowledge and understanding of the construction processes in general and detailed terms. This module covers two storey domestic construction from site analysis from substructure to superstructure.
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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 |
Identify and communicate principles of best practice in construction. |
| LO2 |
Recognize, describe and/or explain the functional requirements of the different elements of domestic construction. |
| LO3 |
Illustrate and relate the essential characteristics of best practice for various building details. |
| LO4 |
Identify and classify relevant building regulations. |
| LO5 |
Outline the need for sustainable methodologies in the construction of houses. |
| 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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Site Analysis and Set up
Site visit, building on hazardous ground, dealing with trees, ensuring good foundations, site drainage, sustainable development.
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Substructure
Foundation, rising walls, support to foundation trenches, Health & Safety, building regulations.
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Superstructure - Floors
Solid ground supported floors and suspended timber ground floors. Suspended timber upper floors. Best practice.
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Superstructure - Walls
External and internal, load bearing and non-load bearing walls. Openings in walls, cills and lintels, damp-proof courses, partitions and linings. Use of sustainable methodologies.
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Roofs
Pitched roofs and flat roofs, cold deck, warm deck. Roof coverings and roof defects. Health & Safety. Building regulations.
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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 |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency in construction detailing |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material. |
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 |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Duncan Marshall, [et al.]. (2021), Marshall and Worthing's The Construction of Houses, Sixth. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9780367027582].
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Stephen Emmitt. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, Fourth. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781118977163].
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Mitchell's. (2007), Structure and Fabric, Seventh. Pearson Education Limited, UK, [ISBN: 9780131970946].
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G. D. Taylor. (2001), Materials in Construction - An Introduction, Third. 11, Longman, United Kingdom, p.334, [ISBN: 0-582-36889-8].
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Eugene Farrell, John A McCarthy, Anthony McFeely. (2012), Homebond House Building Manual, Seventh. National House Building Guarantee Company Ltd., Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Dept. Housing, Planning and Local
Government. Building Regulations,
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