Module Details
| Module Code: |
CIVL6009 |
| Title: |
Engineering Science
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Long Title:
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Engineering Science
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5822 - Civil Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This modules introduces students to the 4 main classes of engineering materials - metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. It aims to give students an understanding of the chemical bonding in materials and identifies the mechanical properties of materials which are important to construction materials. The thermal properties of constuction materials are explored; i.e. thermal conductivity, thermal expansion coefficients, R-value and U-value. Methods of heat transfer in buildings are also explored.
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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 understand the chemical bonding in engineering materials |
| LO2 |
Identify and define mechanical and physical properties of construction materials and be aware of their behaviour in service |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate how R-values & U-values of materials and structures are used in calculating the heat lost in buildings |
| LO4 |
Describe the basic concepts of optics/lighting and sound/acoustics and how these can be used in buildings |
| LO5 |
Solve thermal expansion, latent heat and specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, reverberation time and lighting problems |
| 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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| Health and safety for laboratory work |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to materials
Introduction to chemical bonding in materials and the properties associated with metallic, ionic and covalent bonds in structures. Classification of engineering materials; metals, polymers, ceramics and composites.
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Behaviour in service of construction materials
Briefly explain the mechanical properties and other relevant properties (e.g. corrosion, surface protection, brittle and ductile fracture, fatigue, creep temperature extremes and fire protection) of construction materials (e.g. steel, cement, concrete, PVC, PE, brick, wood, wood composites, glass and reinforced concrete).
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Heat and thermal properties of construction materials
Introduction to heat and temperature; temperature scales. Heat transfer in building i.e. conduction, convection and radiation. Specific and latent heat. Thermal expansion. R-values and U-values; examples from buildings materials. Thermal insulation techniques, condensation and ventilation.
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Optics/lighting and sound/acoustics in buildings
Waves and wave properties. Electromagnetic waves, artificial lighting and daylighting in houses, inverse square law. Sound, acoustics, reverberation time, Sabine's formula, sound of control in buildings, absorption, insulation and isolation.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 35.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 65.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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 + problem solving |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
laboratory experiments to support understanding of lecture topics |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
problem based solving |
Every Second Week |
0.50 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
study + practice |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.50 |
| 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 + problem solving |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
laboratory experiments to support understanding of lecture topics |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
study + practice |
Every Week |
4.50 |
4.5 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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G. D. Taylor. (2000), Materials in construction: An introduction, 3rd. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 0582368898].
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G. D. Taylor. (2002), Materials in Construction: Principles, Practice and Performace, Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 0582369347].
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Goncalves, M. C. & Margarido, F. (eds). (2015), Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering: Science, Processing and Design, Springer, ProQuest Ebook Central.
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Grondzik, Walter T.. (2010), Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 11. Hoboken, N.J. Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470195659 0470195657].
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Mc Mullan, Randall. (2018), Environmental Science in Building, 8. Palgrave, [ISBN: 9781137605443].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland,
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