Architectural Engineering: Facade Engineering

Architectural Engineering: Facade Engineering
Programme Handbook 2014/15
This handbook is available on-line or in alternative formats. Please contact [email protected] if required.
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Welcome ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The programme .............................................................................................................................. 4 Key contacts/staff list ..................................................................................................................... 4 DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 5 Expectations ................................................................................................................................... 5 Programme aims and learning outcomes ...................................................................................... 6 Unit and Programme Catalogues ................................................................................................... 7 professional body accreditation ...................................................................................................... 7 uNIT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 9 Timetables .................................................................................................................................... 10 DELIVERY SCHEDULE 2013/14 ................................................................................................. 11 option choices .............................................................................................................................. 11 Submission deadlines .................................................................................................................. 11 Submission deadlines .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Extension to deadline request ...................................................................................................... 12
Suspension of studies .............................................................................................................. 12 New deadline for submission .................................................................................................... 12
Marking criteria ............................................................................................................................. 13 AsseSSM ENT .............................................................................................................................. 13
MSc Architectural Engineering: Fa£;ade Engineering ............................................................... 14 Supplementary assessment ..................................................................................................... 16
Feedback to students on assessment .......................................................................................... 16 External examiners ...................................................................................................................... 17 Awards ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Award of Master ....................................................................................................................... 17 Award of PG Diploma ............................................................................................................... 17
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION: STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME .................................... 18 Research dissertation programme ............................................................................................... 22 Dissertation supervision, preparation and writing ........................................................................ 22
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 22
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Welcome to the University of Bath.
As a joint Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the promotion of collaborative research between both fields is fundamental to our research vision. This aspiration underpins our organisation into three interdisciplinary research centres:
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM) Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA) Research unit for Energy and the Design of Environment (EDEn)
Closely associated with the Department is the industrially-funded Centre for Window and Cladding Technology, which strongly focuses on dissemination of best practice, support and training for industry.
The UK Government NEDO (Bone 1990) identified the need to provide courses at a professional level in this field in 1990. As a result of this, and earlier reports, the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology was formed at the University of Bath and an MSc in Fa#ade Engineering was established.
The CWCT was centred at the University of Bath as it offered undergraduate courses in building physics, structural engineering and architecture. The MSc now draws on that rich and broad experience with teaching provided by lecturers across the disciplines in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Other specialist lectures are given by engineers from CWCT and elsewhere.
If you have any queries about the MSc programme, please contact the Director of Studies, Dr Steve Lo on ~ s.n.,[email protected], Room 6E 2.15.
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THE PROGRAMME
The programme is offered as a modular programme comprising 10 out of 14 units in total, each worth 6 credits. The programme is studied full-time over a period of twelve months for the MSc or part-time to be completed in a maximum period of 48 months. Units may also be undertaken individually, solely for the purposes of CPD.
Students enrolled on the MSc programme are required to undertake the 8 core units (acquiring 48 credits), 2 optional units from a choice of 6 (acquiring 12 credits) and a dissertation (acquiring 30 credits). Students cannot study more than 60 taught credits.
Individual units may be studied as part of an individual’s programme of continuing professional development (CPD). Students studying units for CPD can choose whether or not to be assessed but assessment is mandatory for CPD students seeking a ’Certificate of attendance’ for each unit undertaken. Progression to the MSc may be granted on completion of the appropriate 8-compulsory and 2-optional units with an average mark > 50%. The programme is based on semesters and is modularised in line with the University’s guidelines.
KEY CONTACTS/STAFF LIST
All teaching is conducted within the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering by academic staff, experienced lecturers from CWCT (the Centre for Window Cladding Technology) and the visiting lecturers listed below:
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering:
Dr Steve Lo (Director of Studies)
Dr Andy Shea
Dr Sukumar Natarajan
Dr Antony Darby
Alan Keiller (APK) E: [email protected]
David Metcalfe (DWM) E: [email protected]
Visiting lecturers:
Other contacts:
Programme Administrator
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION
Whilst departmental postgraduate programmes are delivered by academic staff in departments, all of our postgraduate programmes (taught and research) are supported by the Faculty of Engineering & Design Graduate School which comprises admissions, distance learning, taught and research administration.
EXPECTATIONS
The programme is taught through lectures, tutorials, practical work and project work. Time is allocated for self-study.
Tutorials include problem-solving classes, discussion seminars and case study work. Practical work includes computer methods, laboratory work and site visits. Students have access to the resources of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology for periods of private study.
Whilst we recognise that you come to Bath as adults and are expected to work independently and be responsible for your own decisions and actions, the University regulations require that you attend regularly.
We also have a responsibility to external bodies such as the Student Loans Company, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency to ensure that you are attending and studying to comply with regulatory requirements.
With effect from September 2012 enhanced attendance monitoring procedures apply in order to:
¯ provide appropriate advice and/or counselling to those students who are deemed not to be attending regularly;
¯ ensure that the University complies with its responsibilities as a Highly Trusted Sponsor under the UKBA’s Points Based Immigration System; and that it maintains this status;
¯ ensure that the University provides accurate information to external government bodies in respect of funding.
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PROGRAMME AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of the faoade engineering course is to take students from a range of backgrounds and to provide them with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of facade engineering sufficient for them to manage successfully in the many roles associated with this sector of the construction industry including designer, specifier, engineering analyst or manager.
At the end of the PG Diploma programme, each student should be able to demonstrate:
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A deep understanding of the holistic building design process. An appreciation of how users occupy buildings. An awareness of the drivers for sustainable building. An in-depth knowledge of some of the technologies available to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. An in depth knowledge of how to design non-traditional buildings that are comfortable and functional.
At the end of the MSc programme each student should be able to demonstrate all of the above and also:
The ability to research new concepts and technologies and report them clearly in the context of sustainable building.
Secondary aims
Structural engineering and integrity ¯ To provide a sound structural engineering knowledge relevant to facade engineering. ¯ To develop an understanding of how to enclose and seal buildings ¯ To introduce concepts of performance specification
Building physics ¯ To give a holistic view of the design of buildings ¯ To develop an understanding of comfort in buildings ¯ To provide a knowledge of the energy balance and energy efficiency in buildings
Materials and design ¯ To develop concepts of durability and life cycle costs ¯ To give knowledge of facade construction and manufacture and of facade materials
Management ¯ To give knowledge of contract law and contract management ¯ To develop concepts of quality within the design and supply process ¯ To provide knowledge of the industry structure and culture
Research methods ¯ To give an understanding of information sources ¯ To develop an understanding of critical review ¯ To develop an ability to write scientific and technical reports
Dissertation ¯ To show the ability to undertake technical or business research and the ability to
write a dissertation
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Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the MSc programme, students will have demonstrated all of the learning outcomes for the PG Diploma programme and will also have demonstrated the ability to plan and manage research, design, and develop projects in an effective and professional manner.
Learning is via self-directed study preparatory to each teaching unit and teaching contact with academics and practitioners. Assessment is by examination or course work for each unit. A dissertation forms one third of the assessment for the MSc.
Knowledge & Understanding:
Intellectual Skills:
Knowledge and understanding in the following areas: ¯ Structural performance of facades and glass structures. ¯ Sealing and integrity of facades. ¯ Hygrometric and energy efficient facades. ¯ Acoustics of facades. ¯ Fagade control systems. ¯ Materials used in facades. ¯ Manufacturing and construction methods. ¯ Management, programming and legal aspects of fagade
contracting.
¯ Have equipped themselves to handle change and innovation and be able to evaluate and implement new technologies;
¯ Have gained a variety of skills in analysis, engineering concepts and methods, decision making, risk assessment and problem solving.
¯ Have gained an understanding of the many different roles involved in fagade engineering and the interdisciplinary team working required.
Graduates of this course should: ¯ Be able to successfully participate as a full member of the design-
construct team for the largest and most complex building enclosures. ¯ Have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to examine critically
the prevailing technical, economic and political issues, laws and statutes and environmental issues of this sector of the construction industry.
¯ Have an understanding of safety issues and the responsibilities of designers to the public.
Graduates of this course should: ¯ Have the necessary skills and vision to think, plan and act strategically. ¯ Be able to synthesise and critically review information and to make
effective decisions from the available information. ¯ Be able to communicate ideas, analyses, designs and conclusions in
writing and orally in a way appropriate to a given audience.
UNIT AND PROGRAMME CATALOGUES
PROFESSIONAL BODY ACCREDITATION
This programme has been accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, comprising; The Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Highway
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Engineers and The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.
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UNIT INFORMATION
Compulsory units AR50372 Intro to Fa£;ade 6 2 x Essays (2,000 words each): 2 x 50%
Engineering
AR50373 Fagade materials 6 AR50372 Presentation: 10% and components Preparatory exercise: 10%
Essay (2,000 words): 40%
FMEA Exercise: (40%)
AR50377 Glass and glazing 6 Preparatory workshop: 10°/0 Preparatory exercise: 10% Design study, Structural systems: (40%) Risk assessment: (40%)
AR50376 Weathertightness 6 AR50372 Preparatory workshop: (10%) Preparatory workshop: (10%) Exercise, secondary defence system: (40%) Prepare test specification: (40%)
AR50351 Thermal 6 AR50372 Preparatory exercise: (10%) performance of Presentation of new technologies: (10%) facades U-value Calculation exercise: (40%)
Thermal bridging Photo-essay: (40%)
AR50374 Fagade AR50372 Preparatory exercise, Buildability: (10%) construction 6 Preparatory exercise, Access: (10%)
Essay, Design for movement (2000 words): (40%) Refurbishment technical report (1,500 words): (40%)
AR50378 Fagade 6 Preparatory report & workshop: (10%) procurement Essay, Design process improvement: (45%)
Essay, Drivers for change: (45%)
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AR50382 Contract Management
Structural analysis of facades
AR50247 J Researchdissertation 30 60 credits, l Dissertation (100o/o)50% TSA2
Preparatory exercise: (10%) Shading exercise: (10%) Daylight Factor calculations: (10%) Ecotect Modelling exercise: (20%) Essay (2,000 words): (50%)
Preparatory exercise: (20%) Nat-Vent design/modelling exercise: (20%) Essay (3,000 words): (60%)
Evaluate method statement: (50%) Essay: (50%)
Preparatory exercise: (20%) Therm analysis calculations: (40%) Dynamic modelling specification: (40%)
Low cycle fatigue exercise: (50%) Profile structural analysis: (50%)
Fa~;ade Acoustic assignment: (50%) Fire assignment: (50%)
1 Assessment of each Unit includes preparatory work in advance of attendance, along with work in residence
and/or work afterwards 2 TSA = Taught Stage Average
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TIMETABLES
The timetables for each individual unit are uploaded to Moodle prior to the start of each unit. Please note that timetables can change. It is best to check your timetable on the website regularly.
Units are delivered on alternate weeks each comprising four consecutive days’ attendance, preparatory work beforehand, and/or assessments afterwards, equivalent to 100 hours of study. Students will be assessed during the unit or by work submitted normally 2 weeks after each unit. Part-time students will be encouraged to establish a regular pattern of attendance such as attending every second or third unit over a period of two or three years to maintain the group dynamic of a cohort.
The PgD/MSc programme commences in early October each year and this is the start date of the primary pre-requisite unit, AR50372, Introduction to Facade Engineering. All compulsory units can be studied independently following the first introductory unit.
It is possible to undertake the part-time mode in several sequences as long as pre-requisites are adhered to. The teaching Units and any prerequisites offered are:
Core units
AR50372 Introduction to fa~:ade engineering* 6
AR50373 Facade materials and components 6 AR50372
AR50377 Glass and glazing 6
AR50376 Weathertightness 6 AR50372
AR50375 Structural integrity 6 AR50372
AR50374 Facade construction 6 AR50372
AR50378 Facade procurement 6 AR50372
Optional units (Select two from below)
Unit Unit Title Credits Prerequisites Code
AR50347 Daylight and shading 6
AR50349 Natural ventilation in buildings 6
AR50382 Contract management 6 AR50372 + AR50378
AR50379 Thermal analysis of facades 6 AR50372 + AR50351
AR50381 Structural analysis of facades 6 AR50372 + AR50375
AR50380 Acoustics & Fire 6
AR50247 Dissertation (MSc students) 30
If a unit is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering will normally attempt to re-schedule same to a later mutually convenient date. If re-scheduling is not possible then students may normally undertake that unit in the following academic year.
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DELIVERY SCHEDULE 2014/15 Wk Dates Code Title Status
1 29 Sept - 03 Oct 2014 * AR50372 Introduction to Facade Engineering* Compulsory
3 14 - 17 Oct 2014 AR50373 Facade materials and components Compulsory
6 04 - 07 Nov 2014 AR50377 Glass and glazing Compulsory
8 18 - 21 Nov 2014 AR50376 Weathertightness Compulsory
10 02 - 05 Dec 2014 AR50351 Thermal performance of facades Compulsory
15 06 - 09 Jan 2015 AR50347 Daylight and shading Optional
17 20 - 23 Jan 2015 AR50375 Structural integrity Compulsory
19 03 - 06 Feb 2015 AR50374 Fa~:ade construction Compulsory
Part of 16 Feb 2015 AR50247 Research methods 21 Dissertation
17 - 20 Feb 2015 AR50349 Natural ventilation in buildings Optional
09 Mar 2015 AR50247 Research methods Part of
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23rd Mar 2015 AR50247 Research methods Part of 26 Dissertation
24- 27 Mar 2015 AR50380 Acoustics & Fire Optional
29 14- 17 Apt 2015 AR50381 Structural analysis of facades Optional
31 28 Apr - 01 May 2015 AR50379 Thermal analysis of facades Optional
11 May 2015 AR50247 Dissertation proposal presentations Part of
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¯ Includes 1-day introduction to programme
OPTION CHOICES At Registration students are provided with a list of optional units normally available to the chosen programme of study. All optional units must be selected using a Unit Selection Form by the end of week 2.
In the event that an optional unit is under-subscribed with less than 8 students, (and therefore becomes unviable), students will be encouraged to undertake take this unit the following academic year or to select another optional unit.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
All submission deadlines will normally be 14 days after the assignment brief has been released at the end of each unit. Full specific details will be documented in Moodle for each unit undertaken. You will be informed of submission deadlines for items of coursework well in advance, either through Moodle or SAMIS. All items of coursework which are handed to the Graduate School Office must have a cover sheet, downloaded from SAMIS.
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EXTENSION TO DEADLINE REQUEST
1. If a student believes that he/she has good cause not to meet the deadline (e.g. illness/injury, bereavement or other serious personal circumstances), he/she should first discuss the matter with the Director of Studies and request a formal extension.
A formal request for an extension to a deadline for the submission of work for assessment should be submitted by the student to the Graduate School Office, on a on Coursework Extension form, available from the Graduate School Moodle site http://moodle.bath.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=20737 accompanied by appropriate evidence.
Extension requests will be considered by the appropriate Director of Studies in those instances where (a) acceptable extenuating circumstances exist and (b) the request is submitted at least five working days before the deadline, unless there is a good reason why the request was not made in advance.
A Director of Studies may approve an extension for up to one week if acceptable circumstances are provided. In more serious circumstances, an extension of up to one month may be awarded if the deadline means that the piece of work can still be marked and submitted to the Board of Examiners.
Formal extensions to coursework deadlines are not automatically agreed as a matter of course. The Director of Studies will give careful consideration to the circumstances surrounding the request, and an extension will not be agreed where there are no compelling reasons, since this would disadvantage other students who have worked hard to submit work by the due deadline. There is no guarantee that an extension to a coursework submission deadline will be granted. Students are therefore recommended to submit their work by the original deadline in case the extension request is not agreed.
Suspension of studies
In extenuating circumstances which could not be foreseen and are not a lifestyle choice (such as a new job or house building, etc.), and mean that a student cannot continue studying the Director of Studies may permit a suspension of studies for a period of weeks or months, up to a maximum period of one year. This must be ratified by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. During this time the student will have no access to supervision or the library.
7. Normally, retrospective suspensions will not be permitted. The earliest date a suspension may start is the date at which the suspension has been ratified by the Associate Dean.
New deadline for submission
If a formal extension or suspension of studies is agreed then the student will be informed by the Graduate School Office of the new extended deadline for submission. The coursework will be assessed and assigned a mark in the normal way if it is submitted within the formally agreed extended deadline.
Coursework and dissertations which are received late without a formal extension having been agreed will be penalized.
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MARKING CRITERIA
The marking and assessment criteria will be described in the Introduction to each unit. This describes the unit, the assessment briefs and patterns and any related unit information. All elements of the programme are assessed by a variety of means (on-line assessment, written examinations, design projects and essays or dissertation). Assignments should be submitted…