Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR30026 Facade engineering construction |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AR20004 and take AR20082 |
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Aims: To give a knowledge and understanding of the design and construction of building facades.
Learning Outcomes: The successful student will be able to demonstrate: * an understanding of the various structural and environmental requirements of facades; * knowledge of the various methods used in facade construction, and of how they meet design requirements; * An ability to select appropriate facade engineering solutions to design problems. Skills: Intellectual skills * Ability to apply the concepts and principles of architectural engineering to the design and solution of facades. * To understand taught material - taught Professional/Practical skills * To deal with facade engineering design issues in a systematic yet creative way, and to communicate the conclusions clearly. Transferable/key skills * Ability to collect, analyse, synthesise and present technical information. * To demonstrate communication and team working skills. Content: * Design principles * Windows, curtain walling, slope glazing, overcladding. Front sealed, drained and ventilated and pressure equalised systems. * Materials * Glass, aluminium, steel, PVC.U, G.R.P., G.R.C., bricks, natural stone, precast concrete, finishes, sealants, gaskets. * Performance criteria * Water penetration, air leakage, wind, thermal mass and insulation, condensation, acoustics, building movement, thermal movement, ventilation, fire, security, blast. * Specification and contracts * Nature of the industry, construction/manufacturing, specification, contracts, installation. * Detailing * Joints, anchorages, stick systems, panellised systems, untied systems, tolerances. |