NG1S122 - Civil Engineering Materials 31 Jul 2022 - 01 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Civil Engineering Materials | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathan Oti | ||
| Module Team: | John Kinuthia, Jerome Daly, Joanne Thomas, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 01 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To appreciate the properties of alternative and sustainable construction materials.
To introduce the fundamentals of Civil Engineering Materials Carbon Management.
To introduce the fundamental properties of cement, aggregate and concrete and their influence on concrete mix design and durability.
To appreciate the properties of timber as a civil engineering material.
To establish the basic principles of rock and soil properties and illustrating their application to practical situations in the field.
To appreciate the properties of metal as a construction material.
Content Summary
Alternative and Sustainable construction materials
Properties and application
Carbon Management
Energy usage, carbon emission and life cycle
Cement, concrete and Aggregate
History, manufacture, properties, and durability.
Timber
Properties; Structure and Uses; Defects.
Rocks & Soils
Nature, origin, classification, and strength.
Metals
Properties and application.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Independent Study | 85 |
| Directed Study | 65 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and properties of cement, concrete, timber, rock, soil, metals, sustainable construction materials and carbon management. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in laboratory/practical work on construction materials such as, cement, concrete, timber, rock, soil and metals through experimentation, recording and analysing results. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Lab Based Assessment | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | N/A | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |