Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR50373: Façade materials and components |
Credits: | 6 |
Level: | Masters |
Period: | Modular (no specific semester) |
Assessment: | CW60EX40 |
Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
Requisites: | |
Description: | Aims: To provide an understanding of the through life performance of the many materials used in façade construction. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: * understand the primary performance of the many façade materials and their performance when used together and incorporated in complex assemblies. * evaluate, specify and verify the performance of materials. Skills: Selection of materials and design of appropriate assembly, mounting and other detailing. Critical evaluation of through life performance in practice. Content: Overview of materials including: metal, ceramic, polymeric, timber and fabric. Forming and assembly processes. Durability and processes of degradation. Methods for assessing performance including FMEA. |