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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR50377: Glass and glazing

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To provide an understanding of the performance of glass for appearance, integrity, safety and environmental control.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to:
* specify the performance of glass.
* critically evaluate the performance of glass and resolve design conflicts.

Skills:
Critical assessment of design objectives and achieved performance for glazed constructions.

Content:
Glazing materials, glass strength, structural glazing, fire resistance, environmental control glasses, extreme loadings.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR50377 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-AFM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Part-time)
  • TEAR-AFL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Part-time)

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.