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.

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.
Additional Information:Provides students with an introduction to the construction and technology of buildings.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Artefacts