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AR10014: Detailed design 1

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: While taking this unit you must take AR10015
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To provide a basic understanding of simple building construction and materials. To integrate construction into the Design Studio. To teach standards of drawing technique, 'technical' drawing, lettering, layout etc.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit students will have knowledge and understanding of the process of construction, basic methods of construction and the way in which it is communicated.

Skills:
The skills required are:
* simple technical (working) drawing, notation and presentation
* knowledge of the assembly of simple structures
* knowledge of the application of basic building materials and finishes.

Content:
Lecture course: A series of 8 lectures on communication, framed construction (timber, concrete and steel), masonry construction, foundations, floors and roofs. Lectures illustrated by extracts from construction textbooks, own diagrams and slides of small buildings with reference notes to the sources used and accessible Library information. Students are encouraged to use 'question-and-answer' tutorials illustrated by Studio tutorials. The unit is assessed through examination.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR10014 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEAR-AKB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • UEAR-ANB08 : BSc (hons) Architecture (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 1
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEAR-AKM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • UEAR-AFM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEAR-AKM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.