Construction Engineering

10 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE407

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1TE407
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Technology G1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 23 April 2012
Responsible department
Department of Engineering Sciences

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

•Use the computer systems that are available during the education and be familiar with the rules that apply to computer and network usage at the university.

•Apply skills related to study technique and group dynamics that facilitates learning and cooperation in project groups.

•Show skills in oral presentation and written presentation of a technical report.

•Account for the tasks of different civil engineers, the different stages of the construction process and involved practitioners.

•Account for the basic working environment issues that apply within the building industry.

•Describe the composition, production and characteristics of the most common building materials with a main focus on concrete, wood and steel

•Describe different structural bearing systems, their design and primary functions.

•Identify the building's structural bearing framework, the non structural parts, coverings, fittings and equipment and related functions.

•Account for soil work and different foundation methods and design various types of ground, wall, ceiling and slabs and floor structures.

•Account for the effect of moisture and water in different phases on building materials and construction parts.

•Account for requirements on sound isolation and fire protection.

•Carry out simple sketches for designs, facades, sections and detail drawings.

•Carry out simple calculations for thermal insulation.

Content

Study experience and group dynamics. Projects as working method: what characterises a project, planning, report writing etc. Group assignment with a project related to the building and construction sector, report writing and oral presentation.

Introduction to the future professional role as civil engineer. Using ICT tools such as Ping-Pong, Studentportalen, etc...

Ethical rules and safety for the use of computer networks and databases.

General about the construction process and its parties and about construction project planning. General building history

Working environment issues, legislation, regulations, penalty and safety issues and risks within the building and construction sector. General concepts about sustainable development and the building and construction industry's impact on the environment. General concepts about residential buildings' components and the design of a thermal envelope. Basic knowledge about drawing and presentation techniques.

The material concrete and how it functions. Other carrying building materials for example wood, bricks and steels. Non structural building materials such as mineral wool, board materials, plastics, joining materials. Different structural bearing systems and the building mechanical action modes of the framework. Frameworks of concrete, wood, bricks and steels. The main parts of the framework: ground, walls, slabs and floor structures, ceilings. Structural bearing systems' completions and coverings.

Soil work and foundation methods.

Heat and sound insulation as well as moisture and fire protections.

Instruction

Lectures and exercises. Project Work. Computer assignments. Laboratory sessions. Study visits. Seminars.

Assessment

Written examination (4 HE credits), project work (4 HE credits), laboratory sessions (1 HE credits) and study visits and seminars (1 HE credits).

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