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Unit 106 Building engineering

Level: 6

Introduction

This unit is intended to teach the learner about design aspects of buildings; an introduction to themanagement of the design phase and the identification, design and provision of required services.

Unit aim

The aim of this unit is to provide an overall view of the building process from inception to end ofdetail design stage. It gives an introduction to the architectural, structural, building utility services,and electro- mechanical engineering.

Learning outcomes

There are fourlearning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Identify the stages of building projects and explain how to manage the design phase of buildingsserving specific functions

2. Describe the different elements of the building

3. Understand the design and application of the building utility services

4. Adopt the value engineering concept

Guided learning hours

It is recommended that 150hours should be allocated for this unit of which 60would be directtaught hours and the remainder for laboratory practical work and independent study. The unit maybe carried out on a full time or part time basis.

Assessment

This unit will be assessed by means of one three hour written examination plus satisfactorycompletion of the prescribed practical and laboratory work. The assessments will be carried outseparately.

Learners are expected to possess knowledge of construction materials and their properties ie asper the City & Guilds Advanced Technician Diploma 6164-30-072 and 172 or relevant HND or otherequivalent.

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Assessment Criteria

Outcome 1 Identify the stages of building projects and explain how to

manage the design phase of buildings serving specificfunctions

The learner can:

1. Identify a Building Project, prepare the Outline Plan of Work and outline theProjectManagement concept.

2. Describe the different types of buildings serving specific functions.

3. Outline the Client requirements, prepare a design brief, identify the stages of the designphaseand functions of the building design team.

4. Discuss architectural design considerations in conjunction withstructural designconsiderations.

5. Prepare a design with specific reference to disabled persons.

Range

Project management- the discipline of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources tobring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives

Design brief the statement defining the objectives to be achieved by the design process

Design phase the period in a project during which the design process is carried out

Structural design considerations- the design aspects of the project influenced by structuralengineering requirements

Outcome 2 Describe the different elements of the buildingThe learner can:

1. Describe the functions of different foundationsand analyse earthworkrequirements.2. Describe different forms of partitioningincluding brickwork and plastering requirements.

3. Identify the requirement and design doors and windows.

4. Describe different types of flooring and finishes.

5. Design roofing according to specified requirements.

6. Design means of draining water from roofs, gutters and down pipes, chains.

Range

Foundations the engineering elements constructed in the ground which support thesuperstructure of a building

Earthwork any excavation, filling, levelling or re - profiling of the ground in a building orengineering project

Partitioning in this context the elements of a building subdividing the building space into rooms.Usually a term used to describe non load-bearing walls.

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Outcome 3 Understand the design and application of the building utilityservices

The learner can:

1. Assess the requirement for water provision, identify the source, purify where necessary, anddesign the distribution, house connections and plumbing, sanitary connectionsand fixtures.

2. Design waste water, sewerage and storm waterdisposal methods; describe house drainagesystems and drainage installations for small building schemes.

3. Design on-site sanitation facilitiesfor buildings; refuse disposal methods.

4. Analyse effects on the environment and manage waste and pollution.5. Define wiring regulations and design simple electricity supplies for buildings.

6. Describe the fundamental rules for safety; shock protection; inspection and testing procedure,methods of fire prevention and protection; Security systems.

7. Design elevators, escalators.

Range

Distribution piped system for the distribution of water

Sanitary connections the standardised connection systems used to connect sanitary pipeworkfrom washbasins, w.cs etc.

Waste water, sewerage and storm waterwastewatergenerally comprises liquid wastedischarged by domestic residences, commercial properties, industry, and/or agriculture and can

encompass a wide range of potential contaminants and concentrations. Sewerage-the physicalinfrastructure of pipes etc. used to convey sewage from its origin to the point of eventual treatmentor disposal. Sewageis correctly the subset of wastewater that is contaminated with faeces

On-site sanitation facilities where sewage cannot be removed from site by piped systemmethods such as cess pits, septic tanks and other on site sanitation units can be installed.

Outcome 4 Adopt the value engineering conceptThe learner can:

1. Define life cycle costs.

2. Prepare maintenance schedules.

3. Use value management.

4. Assess environmental impactand take necessary preventive measures.

Range

Life cycle costs all costs associated with constructing and maintaining a built facility throughoutits anticipated life span.

Maintenance schedules those schedules listing and anticipating all planned maintenance for afacility including all aspects of the building, its external works, all plant and equipment and itsfinishes fixtures and fittings.

Value management methods for defining and maximizing value for money

Environmental impact- the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may haveon the environment

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Notes for guidance

Test specification for written paper

This examination is of three hours duration with a total of eight (08) questions. Learners mustanswer five (05) questions.

The examination will cover knowledge specifications:

Topics Approximate % examinationweighting

Building process from inception to end of detail designstage

80

Management of the Design 20

The requirements to achieve overall success for this unit are:Written examination Pass/Merit/Distinction

Practical work Pass

Unit guidance

Wherever possible, theoretical teaching sessions should be combined with tutorial project scenariosessions, problem solving discussions and related group assignment work