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 Academic Year: | 2017/8 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description:
| Aims: To develop an awareness and enthusiasm for the use of advanced materials technologies, including nanomaterials and multifunctional materials, in the construction industry; and to develop an understanding of material compatibility issues within the context of sustainability and the environment. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to: 1) Assess the use of nanomaterials and multifunctional materials in modern construction. 2) Apply solutions to particular problems of material incompatibility. 3) Recommend the use of advanced materials technologies to improve the built environment. 4) Prioritise sustainable materials solutions in a modern building context. Skills: Ability to critically evaluate and select appropriately from the range of latest and most innovative technologies and materials for engineering purposes. An ability to analyse, interpret, criticise and report on information applicable to materials and structures research at a specialist level. A critical awareness of present debates in the field of innovative construction materials. Evaluate and contribute to modern structural material and design debates. Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding in the fields of innovative structural materials and technology. Demonstrate communication skills. Content: This unit will explore the latest and most innovative current technologies and materials being used by the construction industry. Students will develop knowledge of material properties and characteristics which define good practice in new build and conservation with attention to material compatibility. These issues are to be considered in relation to a range of technologies and systems. Depth of coverage may vary between these areas and additional materials/ technologies may be introduced into, or removed from, the unit with the development of appropriate technologies. The following are examples of topics/materials/technologies which will be studied:- * Sustainability of building materials * Compatibility of building materials. * Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). * Weathering and degradation of ceramic, polymeric and metallic building materials. * Photo catalytic technologies for modern buildings. * Nanotechnology in construction. * Solar photovoltaic cells. * Heat capture systems for buildings. * Self-healing materials. |
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AR50452 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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