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RAS AL KHAIMAH CAMPUS

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering

Level 1 HE4

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

TECHNOLOGY 1
Module CIE 4008
Module Guide
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Module Tutor: Vidhya Gopinathan

Lekshmi Rajesh

e-mail:VG1RAK@bolton.ac.uk

LR1RAK@bolton.ac.uk

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1.0 Introduction
1.1

Module Specific Introduction

This module introduces the student to the essential principles of Construction & Materials Technology. It
provides an overview of the importance of site investigation works. Students are presented with the
concept and types of both substructure & superstructure, together with the associated essential elements
of health & safety legislation and development, environmental planning policies, construction plant
selection. The module reinforces the above aims in the exploration of structure, characteristics,
performance and selection of the materials commonly employed in construction applications (health &
safety issues are raised in the Laboratory as appropriate), with attention to resources and environmental
limitations.
1.2

About this module guide

This module guide provides information about the module content, reading lists; referencing and
assignments for this module. An indicative programme of sessions is included in order that preparatory
work may be carried out by the students in advance of any tutorial/lecture/laboratory/workshop sessions.
1.3

Your contribution to the course

In order to be successful, and to achieve the learning objectives specified, students need to fully
participate in all the sessions making up the module. In addition to more formal sessions, students will be
encouraged to air views, draw upon experience and fully debate issues relating to the module.
Preparation for, attendance at, and participation in tutorial sessions, seminars and workshops are
essential components of successfully completing this module.
1.4

Reading and researching

It is essential that you research and gather information available in the library, industry journals, and other
sources. You will be expected to be aware of current issues, events and legislation relating to this module,
and be able to apply them at both an academic and at a practical level.
It is not possible to cover all elements of the module in sufficient detail within the timetabled
sessions. Further reading is essential at degree level in order for a student to be successful.

2.0 Core Syllabus

2.1

Indicative Syllabus Content

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Construction Infrastructure & Substructure Foundations : Types, applications, advantages and

limitations.
Construction Superstructure Low rise domestic construction, single-storey industrial structures.
Framed structures lateral stability.
Metals: Common metals in construction, low carbon steels.
Ceramics: Composition of PC, properties of fresh & hardened concrete, concrete mixes. Manufacture,
durability and selection of clay bricks.
Organic Materials: Structure and properties of timber.
Stress, Strain & Elastic Modulus

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Learning Outcomes

1 Have an awareness of the relationship between subsoil and substructures.

Develop an understanding of how buildings are constructed and the inter relationship between different
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components.
Have knowledge of characteristics of several construction materials and the processes of their
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productions.
Have developed safe workshop and laboratory skills including collecting data on the properties of
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construction materials to calculate their physical properties.
Possess the ability to analyse and apply knowledge of construction materials to assess their
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performance and judge their suitability for a particular project.

2.3

Assessments

Assignment 1 Individual Laboratory Report

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End Examination 3 hour unseen examination

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2.4 Indicative Reading

Bryan, T. (2010) Construction Technology Analysis and Choice. 2nd Edition. Oxford. Wiley-Blackwell
Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2010) Building Construction Handbook. 8th Edition. Oxford. Butterworth
Heinemann
Fleming, E. (2005) Construction Technology an Illustrated introduction. 1st edition, Oxford, Blackwell
Science
Riley, M. and Howard, C. (2008) Construction Technology 1 House Construction. 2nd Edition.
Basingstoke. Palgrave Macmillan
Emmitt, S. and Gorse, C. (2010) Barrys Introduction to Construction of Buildings. 2nd Edition. Chichester.
Wiley-Blackwell
Winkler, G. (2010) Recycling construction and demolition waste. Electronic book. McGraw-Hill.
Doran, D. and Cather, B. (2008) Construction Materials Reference Book. Oxford. Butterworth Heinemann.
Naik, T. P. (2007) Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies. Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Ashby, M. F. and Jones, D. R. H. (2005) Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties,
Applications and Design. Oxford. Butterworth Heinemann
llston, J.M. and Domone, L.J. (2004) Construction Materials. 2nd Edition. London. Spon Press.

3.0

Module Structure

3.1

Introduction
There will be a range of activities that will:
Provide a setting for the concepts and principles to be applied.
Focus upon needs and interests relating to course aims.
Provide support to facilitate the development of the student.
The tutor will encourage the development of an open and supportive relationship with course
members and collate information that will be relevant to the module. Information will be presented
in a variety of forms and media in order to expose the course members to a variety of
experiences.

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Teaching and learning approaches

A variety of approaches will be utilised. Commonly used approaches will include formal lectures,

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seminars, discussions, group work of varying nature, case studies, assignment and project work,
course member presentations, and video presentations. This may be augmented by attendance
at Professional Institution events and arrangement for specialist guest speakers to lead formal
lectures and workshops.
Method
KIS Category Hours
Lecture
Scheduled
60
Practical classes and workshops Scheduled
12
Guided independent study
Independent 128
Summary %
Scheduled

36

Independent 64
Placement

4.0 Assignments and Assessment

In order to successfully complete this module, each student is required to demonstrate that they
have met the specific learning outcomes of the module specification by satisfactorily completing
all the scheduled assessment.
4.1

Issue and submission of tasks

The issue and submission date for the task shall be as stated on the assignment brief. Any
changes to those dates shall be notified to all course members. It will be the responsibility of the
student to ensure that:

All work is submitted on time unless a request in advance of the due date is made and
agreed with the Course Manager in consultation with the module tutor.
The Course Manager is advised and consulted immediately if any difficulties are
encountered.

Where no request for extension is made or approved before the due date, late submissions shall
be subject to a penalty and all work received after the final submission date will be penalised in
accordance with the programme handbook table for late submissions.
4.2

Assessment Criteria

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Specific assessment criteria will be provided in the assessment brief. In addition, students should
be aware of the general assessment criteria against which all work must be marked, to be found
in your programme handbook.
4.3

Structure and Presentation

Unless otherwise indicated on an assignment brief, all assignments will be assessed for
presentation in accordance with the RAK Campus House Presentation Style detailed below. Up
to 10% of marks available may be deducted for poor presentation, bibliography and references.
Modules which require drawings, hand calculations or sketches etc are exempt from these
requirements. Please note that where work is unreferenced and subsequently found to
come from another source, this may result in an investigation regarding the Use of Unfair
Means and if proven could result in a zero mark for the assessment.
RAK Campus House Presentation Style

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Arial font 12 point size except for headings etc.

1.5 line spacing
30mm margins all round
Paginate each page at the bottom right hand corner
A4 paper dual or single sided
Paragraph setting to be line space with no indent
Student number, module title, lecturer, date of submission and discipline on standard
campus cover sheet.
Module number, Student number, Assignment number, Assignment Title and page
numbers should be on all pages.

Harvard style bibliographies, referencing and citing is required in all relevant written work see
university website page http://data.bolton.ac.uk/bissto.
Where evidence of reading is required as part of any assessment criteria, such evidence is
substantiated to a larger extent by references rather than a bibliography.
It is essential that students keep a copy of all assessment work submitted in case all or
part of the assessment submission gets lost

Where submission by Turnitin is required the assessment brief will state this and give full
submission details.

The University of Bolton - Ras Al Khaimah Campus

School of the Built Environment and Engineering: Session 2012/13: Semester 1: Level HE 4
TENTATIVE LECTURE PLAN AND PROGRESS SHEET

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Class/Subject: Construction and Materials Technology 1

Lecturer:

MODULE CIE 4008

Lekshmi Rajesh

Delivery method key: L = Lecture

V= Video/Slides T = Tutorial

Week
No
1

Introduction/ Site Investigation

L/V

Site Investigation (contd)

L/V

Construction Plant Selection,

Excavation Support & Ground
Water Control
Site Preparation & Basic
Foundations

Progress

P = Lab/Fieldwork

Lecture subject areas

Deliver
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Submissio
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L/V
L/V

Soil Stabalisation &

Improvement

L/V

Wall Construction

L/V

Floor Construction

L/V

Roof Construction

L/V

Domestic Roof Coverings

L/V

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Timber Framed Construction

L/V

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Stairs & Framed Buildings

L/V

12

Revision

13

End semester Examination

Where ever possible this programme will be adhered to, but students must accept that things may change
due to unforeseen circumstances. Any alteration from this programme will be notified to students by email and by notices posted on Moodle.

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