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


AR50376: Weathertightness

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 principles, design and testing of the sealing of building envelopes.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to:
* specify weathertightness criteria and appropriate testing.
* design joints and seals.
* analyse the movement of moisture within walls.

Skills:
Critical assessment of the different methods of sealing building envelopes. Ability to conduct tests for the assessment of constructed walls.

Content:
Air, water and wind environment, Gaskets, joints and interface design, weathertightness testing, moisture movement in walls.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR50376 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.