Core Module Information
Module title: Construction Engineering

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CTR07102
Module leader: Andrew Livingstone
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:

The module focuses on the significance of digitisation and information management in the built environment. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics about the creation, extraction and management of digital data throughout various stages of construction, starting from site analysis and extending to modelling design, structural systems, material options, and modern construction processes. Within this module, you gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies and tools can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of structural design within architectural projects. Within your assigned group: you will have to· Decide upon a hypothetical site for an off-gride micro buildings, and detail what site restrictions are present.· Decide upon a floor layout of the off-gride micro building. Each member of the group will select a unique method of construction:· Lightweight timber frame panel (TFP)· Structurally insulated panels (SIPs)· Cross Laminated timber (CLT)· Nail laminated timber (NLT)· Timber Beam and post with lightweight infill panels· Hybrid approach · Each student will complete their design using their selected method of construction. Complete with: o Drawings to be produced Roof plan, floor plan, Elevations, 3D View and Panelised construction drawings o Panel weights will be reported o Cutting lists providedTen weeks of computer class lectures/design tutorials, at 2hr per week. Using SketchUp Pro design software.Design Workshop itinerary: Wood workshop Week 1: Dyson Village Project: cardboard and sand challenge - Introduction. Safety toolbox talk Week 2: Dyson Village Project: Part Two: the build and test with a prize-giving Week 3: Coursework project constructing a scale model Week 4: Coursework project constructing a scale model Week 5: Coursework project constructing a scale modelWithin workshop tutorials, weeks 3 to 5, you will construct balsawood scale models for component parts of your final design.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Gain an appreciation of dimensional spatial planning data in relation to civil and structural engineering infrastructure.

LO2: Recognise the importance of detailed engineering drawings in the delivery of projects.

LO3: Collect various resources to allow decisions to be made in relation to structural form and contribution to conceptual design.

LO4: Develop an awareness of the integration of structural elements including the effects of construction method of delivery on-site vs off-site construction affecting health, safety and sustainability considerations in the full scale project.

LO5: Recognise the importance of teamwork, group dynamics and a professional approach to the delivery of projects.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Andrew Livingstone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 21 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 159 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
Oral Presentation 20 1~2~3~4 Week 11 HOURS= 10 minutes Creation of a minimum of 5 PowerPoint slides
Report 50 3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 2000 This is an individual coursework activity. However, you will be broken into groups for setting boundary conditions for everyone. The output of this assessment will be a coursework report with max length 3500 words using Harvard or Numbers style references.Please follow these steps to complete the assessment:Within your assigned group: you will have 30m2 • Decide upon a hypothetical site for an off-gride micro buildings, and detail what site restrictions are present. • Decide upon a floor layout of the off-gride micro building. You are to do the following:• Each member of the group will select a unique method of construction: (so no duplication)o Light weight timber frame panel (TFP)o Structurally insulated panels (SIPs)o Cross Laminated timber (CLT)o Nail laminated timber (NLT)o Timber Beam and post with light weight infill panelso Hybrid approach• Each student will complete their design using their selected method of construction. Complete with:o Drawings to be produced Roof plan, floor plan, Elevations, 3D View and Panelised construction drawingso Panel weights will be reportedo Cutting lists providedFor your final report: please include all your design drawings, cutting lists and panel weights. Then giving a critically analyse of what benefits of the offsite system proposed.
Reflective Log 30 4~5 Week 12 , WORDS= 6000 The reflective Log is included within the written report.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CTR07102