This module takes the student to larger and more complex high rise structures, including safe construction in difficult built up areas. In addition to broadening and deepening the knowledge base of the student, the module develops the student’s ability to identify potential construction difficulties and to design workable safe solutions. The coursework project is designed to give the student the opportunity to further develop their research skills and independent-learning ability. The brief will require the student to research, problem-solve and complete a client report.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Site works
- Demolition techniques, enabling works and safe practices
- Ground and soil improvement techniques and applications.
- Permanent and temporary ground water control techniques
Deep Basement Construction
- Retaining walls
- Diaphragm walls
- Piling methods and applications (development from year 1&2)
- Waterproofing of deep basements
- Cofferdams and caissons
- ‘Top down’ and ‘Bottom Up’ approaches to excavation
- Underpinning techniques
High rise ‘wall and floor’ systems and Finishes;
- Cross wall construction
- ‘Slimflor’ and ‘Slimdeck’ systems
- Hybrid floor systems
- Steel , concrete, wood
- Curtain walling systems and finishings
- Ventilated rainscreens
- Structural fire protection as per Part B
Roofs
- Space frames and space deck
- Portal systems
- Roof girder and trusses - (large spans)
- Shell roof structure
- Glu-lam and ply-web beams
- Coverings and finishes
- Lectures
- Short video clips
- Activity work-sheets
- Site visits
- Group coursework where applicable
- Sketching of building details
- Note taking and handouts
- Group discussion: To stimulate debate students will be encouraged to present situations they have or are encountering in the work place.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |