The Building Technology: Timber & Steel module introduces the learner to the theories, principles and application of building construction and technology relating to multi-unit residential timber buildings and medium span non-residential steel framed buildings.
The module develops the learner’s understanding of the timber and steel technologies using dry assembly construction and cladding technologies and systems.
It provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding of building technology to inform the development of Technical Design Studio: Architecture Frame and Skin projects.
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Building technologies for multi- unit residential timber buildings and medium span non-residential steel framed buildings:
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Principles of construction techniques in multi- unit timber and steel-framed construction.
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Examination of performance criteria for technical design and construction
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Materials: Timber and Steel
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Examination of primary elements of steel-framed building – lattice truss, beam, portal frame, flat roof structures, structural steel frame.,
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Examination of secondary elements of steel-framed building – sheeting rails and purlins, bracing, bolt fixings and welding.
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Examination of and tertiary elements of steel-framed building – roof and wall cladding and decking. Glazed wall systems – curtain walling. .
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Examination of primary elements of multi-unit timber framed building – offsite construction, timber framed walls, timber products, timber frame structure – balloon frame.
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Examination of secondary elements of multi-unit timber framed building – insulation, airtightness, vapour control, breather membranes.
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Examination of and tertiary elements of multi-unit timber framed building – rainscreen, external cladding
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Masonry: brick / block walling, natural stone rubble walling, natural stone ashlar walling / dressings, accessories for brick / block / stone walling.
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Surface finishes: plastered / rendered / roughcast coatings, insulation with rendered finish, metal lathing / anchored mesh reinforcement for plastered / rendered coatings, wood block / composition block / mosaic parquet flooring, painting / clear finishing
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Windows, doors, roof lights
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ite survey, site investigation.
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Pile foundation, ground stabilization and substructures.
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Waterproofing and Roofing: Flat roof systems and pitched roof systems including coverings, falls and details
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Internal finishes – metal stud partitions, raised floors and dropped ceilings, floor finishes, linings and finishes. Internal screens and doors
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Building fabric sundries: sundry Iinsulation, / proofing work, / fire stops.
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Fire safety – TGD Part B. Fire in relation to Steel. Fire in relation to Timber.
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Regulations and codes
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Application of construction techniques: - Text book examples
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Case studies in construction techniques and examples from site.
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Environmental implications of multi- unit timber and steel-framed construction.
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Services, vertical circulation, and utilities installations for multi- unit timber and steel-framed buildings.
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Lectures
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Sketching exercises
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Self-directed research and learning outside contact hours
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |