NG4S101 - Advanced Civil Engineering Materials 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Civil Engineering Materials | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | John Kinuthia | ||
| Module Team: | Jiping Bai, Jonathan Oti, Blessing Adeleke, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
- To develop complex and versatile knowledge of the construction materials available, to be able to establish and apply theory and design principles in sustainable construction.
- To enhance capacity for ability to use materials science and engineering, for the evaluation of potential sustainable construction materials
Content Summary
Advances in cement and concrete
Durability of concrete, Quality, standards, specifications and codes of practice; Special concrete: High Performance Concrete (HPC); Ultra High Strength Concrete; Fibre reinforced cement and concrete, lightweight concrete, radiation-shielding concrete, masonry mortar, and SCC.; Composite (blended) binders; Hydration reactions in blended cements and binders incorporating for example Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA), Metakaolin (MK), Silica Fume (SF) among other mineral pozzolans and fillers; Environmental, technical and economic considerations.
Monitoring , analysis, testing, and repairs of structures
Thermal, mechanical properties of structural adhesives, fillers, additives; Polymer modified cementitious materials; Application of IR thermography in concrete damage monitoring; Fatigue; Brittle and ductile fracture; Fracture mechanics; Crack detection and evaluation; Case studies of composite bridges and structures; Laboratory demonstration.
Other advances in civil engineering materials
Examples include: Structural glass; Fibre reinforced Polymers (FRP); Timber; Plastics; Stainless steel among other current civil engineering materials.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning materials-related technologies, together with the professional, commercial and economic implications. |
| LO2 | Apply intellectual skills for the identification and definition of problem and constraints relating different materials, together with application of the appropriate codes of practice and industry standards. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding through previously unseen questions. | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |