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    This document provides information on the Construction Technology I module. The module aims to develop students' understanding of building construction, the integration of building functions and structures, and the effect of buildings on the environment. Students will learn to identify functional building requirements, forms of construction, and explain building elements and construction processes. The module covers topics like building functions, structures, foundations, framing, interiors, and finishes. Students will be assessed through continuous assessment assignments and a final exam.

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    Module Title

    Construction Technology I

    Module Code
    Credits

    06

    Prerequisites
    Module Aim(s)

    To enable the student to


    develop understanding of the aspects of building
    construction
    understand the integration of building functions and
    structure
    develop understanding of the effect of buildings on
    environment

    Learning outcomes

    The student will be able to


    identify functional requirements of buildings
    identify forms of construction required for the provision of
    specified internal environment and accessibility
    explain building elements
    explain construction processes

    Learning content

    Introduction to built environment, functions & performance


    of buildings, elements, forms & structures of buildings
    Provision of basic environmental envelope, the substructure & super structure, the building enclosure in terms
    of external walls, windows, roof and ground floor
    construction forms
    Different ground conditions & their effect on building forms
    The effect of weather on buildings and vice versa
    Setting out & leveling for building construction
    Building foundations and selection factors, the effects of
    foundation on building performance
    Construction of basements in buildings
    Water proofing in buildings
    Introduction to framed structures- steel, reinforced
    concrete, pre cast concrete, timber etc.
    Internal building elements; walls, ground & upper floors,
    ceilings & stairs
    Roof structures & covering
    Supporting structures in building construction scaffolding,
    formwork, shoring etc.
    Partitions in buildings
    Building finishes- plastering, tiling, painting etc.

    Practical
    Resources
    Prescribed texts and/or
    references
    Recommended texts and/or
    references

    computers with Internet access

    Greeno, R., Chudley, R, Building Construction Handbook,


    7th Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, ISBN:
    9780750686228
    Allen, E., Fundamentals of Building ConstructionMaterials & Methods, John Wiley & Sons Inc., ISBN:0471-18349-0
    Emmitt, S., Gorse, C., Barry's Advanced Construction of
    Buildings, ISBN: 978-1-4051-1054-9
    Fleming, E., Construction Technology an illustrated
    introduction, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-40510210-0

    Recommended teaching
    learning activities

    Lecture input
    Field visits
    Tutorials
    Assignments

    Assessment and weighting

    Type

    Weighting

    Continuous assessment

    40%

    End semester exam (3 hour written paper)

    60%

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