Core Module Information
Module title: Building Engineering 2

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV08100
Module leader: Ahmed Mohamed
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Structural EngineeringCentroids, moment of inertia and elastic modulus, bending stress in beams, shear stress in beams, deflection of beams, combined direct and bending stress.Environmental EngineeringThermal and vapour resistance properties of materials, vapour and dewpoint gradients, condensation prediction, cold bridges, condensation control, natural ventilation, wind and temperature forces, equivalent area and infiltration chart methods, stack effect, mass law of sound transmission, modal effects, sound insulation testing, sound reduction index and related indices.Materials EngineeringTypes of pore structure in ceramic and cementitious materials, strength and durability in relation to pore type and porosity, concrete mix design.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Solve problems involving bending stress, shear stress and deflection for statically determinate elements.

LO2: Produce dewpoint and temperature gradients for condensation prediction in multi-layer building elements.

LO3: Calculate natural ventilation rates for simple buildings using equivalent area and infiltration chart methods.

LO4: Understand the principles of sound transmission through and sound insulation of building elements.

LO5: Apply the relationship between porosity, strength, durability and workability to the design of normal and air-entrained concrete mixes.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ahmed Mohamed
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 In person examination
Online Guided independent study 150 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 40 1 Week 7 , WORDS= 1000 Project - Written
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV08100 Building Engineering 2