CE2CCS-Construction Systems

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: Mrs BF Hooper
Pre-requisites: CE1CCT
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: t.ballal@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
To provide an understanding of the sequence of feasibility, design and construction of simple medium to high-
rise buildings and to provide knowledge of the technology used in the elements and components of such construction.

Assessable learning outcomes:

explain the construction technology of commercial and industrial buildings

evaluate 'fitness for purpose'.

describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative construction methods.

describe internal components to achieve user requirements of flexibility and finish

consider the implications for fire safety

Additional outcomes:

Students will be encouraged to develop oral and graphical communication and teamwork skills.

Evaluate current construction practices, issues and trends

Outline content:
Autumn

Foundations - the available methods of providing foundations to buildings

Frames - evaluation of concrete and steel for use as the skeleton frame of a building and the factors which influence selection.

Structural Floors - materials, constructional features and selection.

Claddings - selection and materials, constructional features

Roofs - types suitable for commercial and large span buildings.

Stairs - types available and design criteria
Spring

Internal components- partitions, suspended ceilings, raised floors

Fire safety- passive fire protection

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, tutorials/ seminars and private study.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	16	6
Tutorials/seminars		6
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	16	12
Number of essays or assignments
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework :
Seminar presentations, Blackboard quizzes 5%
Relative percentage of coursework : Presentations 5%, BB quizzes 5%
Penalties for late submission: n/a
Examinations :
One three-hour examination in May/June (weighting 90%)
Requirements for a pass :
40%
Reassessment arrangements :
Re-examination in August/September only.

Last updated: 23 November 2009