Module Title:Advanced Construction Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Projects Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: (1) to develop advanced knowledge in construction technology techniques (2) to develop advanced understanding in complex structures (3) to develop skills in the selection of technologies for construction projects
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 to identify and describe advanced structural frames
LO2 to identify and describe fire resistance techniques
LO3 to identify and describe services and cladding details
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Reinforced Concrete Frames
(a) Layout options, structural design issues, services design issues (b) Vertical load paths, horizontal load paths (c) Construction methods (d) Prestressed concrete floors (e) Roof Construction and Details
(2) Steel Frame Structures
(a) Layout options, structural design issues, services design issues (b) Floor slab configurations (c) Roof Construction and Details (d) Steel (e) Construction methods (f) Fire Protection (g) Services Integration (h) Durability – Paint specs, galvanizing (i) Building Type Examples
(3) Precast Concrete
(a) Floors (b) Stairs (c) Walls
(4) Fire
(a) Fire resistant construction (b) Fire Projection during construction (c) Fire stopping (d) Design for egress (e) Fire Fighting provisions
(5) Cladding / Curtain Walling
(a) Façade Engineering (b) Examples of common cladding / curtain walling (c) Façade Retention Systems
(6) Services
(a) Service types (b) Service routes (c) Integration with structure (d) Highly serviced buildings (e) Elevators
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Various 1,2,3 40.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,3 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00
Total Hours 144.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMOPT_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 7 Mandatory
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 7 Mandatory