Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4500ICBTBS-SEP-PAR
Aims
Aim(s) of the module is to introduce the student to construction techniques associated with different types of buildings including building regulations and building services. To develop an understanding of the performance of buildings and the influence of materials and workmanship specification on performance.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify the technology of various types of buildings, form of substructures & superstructures, principles of building structural element planning & designing.
2.
Describe principles of spatial planning to achieve basic functional requirements of various type of buildings.
3.
Describe on methods and techniques of external works of all types of buildings & landscaping work in building sites.
4.
Recognise specifications and standards for building works, structural designing and building services of various type of building, and apply various legislative requirements for internal spatial planning and design development requirements of local authorities & regulatory bodies.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Substructure – foundations of the forms of strip, raft and pile foundations for all types of buildings. Mechanical plant used in substructure work. Excavations. Health and Safety in excavation work. Site investigations for building sites. (Dealing with trees on site, high water tables, contaminated land etc.)
Superstructure – Ground floor construction – suspended and solid floors. External Cavity Wall Construction. Concrete and Steel Frame Construction. Pitched roofs – trussed rafters and purlin roofs. Flat Roofs. Mid rise and high rise building construction.
Secondary Elements and Finishes – stair construction. Door and Window construction and fixing. Internal partitions. Dry lining of walls. Plaster boarding of ceilings. Sand and cement and asphalt screeds. Timber floor finishes. Floor and wall tiling. Painting timberwork. External cladding and rendering.
Internal Space planning, anthropometrics and ergonomics. Ventilation, building partitioning, suspended ceilings & raised floors. Service core designing.
Statutory legislative requirements for building planning, design, internal spatial planning, site development and disability access (Local & international)