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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:

This module covers key topics across Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Materials Engineering:Structural Engineering: Students will learn about centroids, moment of inertia, and elastic modulus. Topics also include bending stress, shear stress, and deflection in beams, as well as the analysis of combined direct and bending stresses in structural elements.Environmental Engineering: This section focuses on the thermal properties of materials, natural ventilation, and U-values. Students will study methods for predicting various parameters using formulas and charts. They will also be introduced to the fundamentals of sound propagation in different media, including calculation methods for sound transmission, reduction, and the basics of vibrations.Materials Engineering: The module explores the types of pore structure in ceramic and cementitious materials and their impact on strength and durability. Additionally, students will learn about concrete mix design and how pore type and porosity affect material properties.
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: Apply the relationship between porosity, strength, durability and workability to the design of normal and air-entrained concrete mixes.

LO3: Evaluate the thermal performance of multi-layer external building elements, including U-value, condensation risk, and ventilation effectiveness.

LO4: Understand principles of sound propagation in the media (air, water, materials), calculate and convert sound pressure, sound power and intensity to dB

LO5: Understand the principles of sound reflection, absorption and transmission through building elements. Calculate sound reduction of simple partitions.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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 20 LECTURE - Classroom delivery of module materials through weekly 2-hour interactive sessions, incorporating presentations, discussions, and worked examples to support understanding of key concepts.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops - Two-hour in-class sessions where students work individually or in groups to solve problems related to the topics delivered in lectures. These practical sessions provide an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 In person, 3 hour, open book exam. Examination comprises of four questions on Q1: structural engineering (solve a problem involving bending and shear stress on beams) Q2: materials engineering (concrete mix design) Q3: environmental engineering (solve a problem related to sound propagation in air, and conversion of sound pressure, power and intensity to decibels) Q4: environmental engineering (solve a problem regarding thermal performance of building element)
Online Guided independent study 157 Guided independent study - Students engage in self-directed study with specific guidance provided by tutors. This includes reading module materials, completing tutorial problems, researching related topics, and preparing for upcoming assessments. The study is aimed at reinforcing lecture content and expanding knowledge through independent exploration.
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 1~5 Week 11 , WORDS= 2 questions The coursework consists of two problem-solving questions designed to evaluate students’ understanding of both structural and environmental engineering principles. The first question involves structural engineering concepts, specifically analytical calculations and interpretations related to bending and shear stresses in beams. The second question focuses on environmental engineering, requiring students to perform acoustic analysis concerning sound propagation through building partitions. This individual take-home coursework requires students to apply technical problem-solving skills through calculations, diagrams, and clear written explanations. It is expected that students will spend approximately 15–20 hours completing the coursework over a period of several weeks.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Centrally Time Tabled ExaminationExamination comprises of four questions on Q1: structural engineering (solve a problem involving bending and shear stress on beams)Q2: materials engineering (concrete mix design)Q3: environmental engineering (solve a problem related to sound propagation in air, and conversion of sound pressure, power and intensity to decibels)Q4: environmental engineering (solve a problem regarding thermal performance of building element)
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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

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