Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
4210BEUG-SEP-CTY
Aims
To introduce the student to construction techniques associated with construction techniques associated with the production of high and low rise commercial and industrial framed buildings, both new build and refurbishment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe and compare a range of processes and techniques involved in the construction of the substructure work of buildings.
2.
Describe and compare, including illustrations, a range of processes and techniques involved in the construction of the primary elements of the superstructure of buildings.
3.
Describe and compare a range of processes and techniques involved in the construction of the secondary elements and finishes of buildings.
4.
Describe and compare a range of building services systems used in buildings.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Domestic buildings- design and production issues, foundations, external envelope and openings, floors, internal walls, domestic services and installation. These elements will be considered with regards to function, performance, durability and aesthetics.
• Commercial and industrial buildings- foundations and basements, structural frame types, wall claddings, roof structures and coverings, internal access provision including mechanical access provision, fire alarm, detection and fighting systems and passive measures used for protecting buildings from fire, integration of services using structural and non-structural methods.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to construction techniques associated with the production of high and low rise commercial and industrial framed buildings, both new build and refurbishment.
This module introduces you to construction techniques associated with the production of high and low rise commercial and industrial framed buildings, both new build and refurbishment.
Additional Information:Provides students with an introduction to the construction and technology of buildings.