Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR50373: Façade materials and components |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Academic Year | |
| Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW 60%, ES 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| 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. |