CON5003 - Construction Technology and Design 2

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module will explore the characteristics of non-domestic buildings. Attention will be given to preparatory activities for below-ground level structures including stabilisation techniques in the ground with deep pockets of sulfates; deep retaining wall construction for basements and piling foundations, and composite framing for larger, more complex skyscrapers. Complex framing systems in the form of shear walls, exterior cladding systems of cladding, curtain walling systems-, wide span roofs for sports facilities, and construction of civil infrastructure cofferdams. Attention will turn to the theoretical design of structural and non-structural elements as rooted in case study tall buildings around the world. Students will be introduced to design concepts applicable to tall buildings including building safety concerning fire safety. Considerable attention will also be given to the restoration challenges for listed and non-listed heritage assets - concerning the economic value contribution of Historic England and the value placed on extensive restoration, conservation and recycling of some rare heritage assets which are intrinsically linked to UK’s economic activity, with a large number of economic activities or events solely dependent on our old buildings. The conflict between Building Regulations – and the listed building consent will be covered and so are the issues of the Building Safety Act of 2022 as well as the Global conventions under the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050) target Amended 2019 also receive deeper consideration.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures - Seminars
Hours: 2h X 10 weeks = 20
Intended Group Size: All cohorts

Workshops - Tutorials
Hours: 2h X 5 weeks = 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Practical Simulations
Hours: 2h X 5 sessions = 10
Intended Group Size: 20



Further Details Relating to Assessment

001: Technical report + Technical Annotation
002: Unseen Exam

Please note that The Chartered Institute of Building – CIOB - and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – RICS - professional bodies require students to achieve a pass mark in all assessed components, as all modules cover the Mandatory and Technical core competences.

Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.

Assessment:

Fact File

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Level - 5
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - CON4003 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 1
Semester(s) Offered -

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