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UoN-STC-T&A

Issue Version 1

Date June 2010

TEACHING & ASSESSMENT PLAN

1. College 2. Department 3. Semester 4. Course Code 5. Course Name 6. Timetable : Engineering : Civil

& Architecture

and Environmental Engineering 305

: SUMMER-2012 : ARCH

: General Engineering Services

: Day Time Class Room

Saturday Monday
7. Faculty Name 8. Office No. 9. Telephone Ext. 10. E-mail 11. Office hours : Dr.S.Sreedhar

12:00-3:50 12:00-3:50 Reddy

5C-7 5C-7

: 5D-45
: : :

528 sreedharreddy@unizwa.edu.om
Day Time

Saturday Monday Tuesday 12. Text Book & References : Text Book Fred Hall and Roger Greeno, Building Services Handbook, BH Publications, 4th edition, 2007.

09.00 09.00 09.00

11.00 11.00 11.00

5D-45 5D-45 5D-45

References 1. Frederick S. Merritt and Jonathan T. Ricketts, Building design and construction handbook, McGrawHill, Newyork, 6th Edition, 2001.

13. Course Description

The course covers cold and hot water supply systems, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, drainage systems and sanitary fitments, electrical supply, mechanical conveyors, fir prevention and control services and security installations. 13. Learning Outcomes Learn how to accommodate pipes, ducts and cables in architectural designs 1. Define various components and systems of cold and hot water supply 2. 3. 4. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Identify various types of heating and air conditioning systems and corresponding devices Estimate ventilation requirements of domestic and nondomestic buildings Familiar with the terminology and main principles of air conditioning and ventilation in buildings Define basic concepts required for establishment of electrical equipment used in modern life. Explain the special arrangements needed for electrical equipments and building wiring system Describe the principle of lighting systems, kind of light sources and light distribution Define various types of drainage systems and sanitary fitments available for safe disposal of sanitary waste Explain planning, installation and safety features of mechanical conveyors Name various types of fire prevention and control devices available for fire control in buildings Tell various types of security installations available for the safety of the buildings.

14. Assessment Policy Assessment process takes direct and indirect measurements to ensure that learning outcomes and program objectives have been achieved. The assessment includes assignments, quizzes, tests, and laboratory work. The type of assessment is indicated in the weekly plan table and the assessment details are as follows: Assessment Details: Assessment Assignments Quizzes Mid-term exam -1 Mid-term exam-2 Final Exam Percentage % 10% 10% 20% 20% 40% Due Tuesday Tuesday Week 3 Week 6 Week 8

15. Plagiarism Policy: As per the University Policy UoN-STC-CR-1-2009, the following actions (not limited to), without proper attribution (quoting and/or referencing), will attract stringent penalties: 1. To copy the work of another student; 2. To directly copy any part of another persons work; 3. To summarize another persons work;

4. To use or develop an idea or thesis derived from another persons work; 5. To use experimental results or data obtained or gathered by another person; 6. To demonstrate academic misconduct during an exam.

16. Attendance Policy As per the University Absentee Regulations Uon-RR-AP-1-2009, Absentee warning notice will be issued to the student according to: 1. Absentee Warning 1 has to be issued to a student who has missed 5% of course contact hours. 2. Absentee Warning 2 has to be issued to a student who has missed 10% of course contact hours. 3. Drop one Grade has to be issued to a student who has missed 15% of course contact hours. 4. Barred from Examination has to be issued to a student who has missed 25% of course contact hours. 17. Weekly Teaching & Assessment Plan

Week No
Cold

Topic
Water and Supply Systems Sources of water supply -Storage and distribution of water -Valves and taps -Joints on water pipes -Pipe jointing materials-Direct system of cold water supply -Indirect system of cold water supply -Cold water storage cisterns -Cold water storage calculations-Pipe sizing by formula.

Course Outcome

Assessment of Outcomes

Hot Water Supply Systems

Direct system of hot water supply -Indirect system of hot water supply -Hot water storage cylinders - Medium and high rise building supply systems -Types of boiler -Electric and gas water heaters -Solar heating of water -Hot water storage capacity -Pipe sizing.

Define various component s and systems of cold and hot water supply

Assignments Quiz-I Mid Exam-I Final Exam

Heating Systems Heat emitters -Low temperature, hot water heating systems-Under floor and panel heating -Solar space heating - Steam heating systems -District heating -thermostatic control of heating systems -Timed control of heating systems -Warm air heating system. Ventilation Systems Ventilation requirements ventilation rates for domestic accommodation and Nondomestic buildings -Mechanical ventilation -Types of fan -Fan laws -Air filters.

Identify various types of heating and air conditioning systems and corresponding devices. Estimate ventilation requirements of domestic and nondomestic buildings

Assignments Quiz-I Mid Exam-I

Final Exam

Quiz-I
Air Conditioning Air conditioning principles and applications -Central plant system -Air processing unit Humidifiers -variable air volume -Induction (air/water) system -Fan-coil (air/water) unit and induction diffuser -Dual duct system -Cooling systems -Refrigerant and system characteristics -Packed air conditioning systems -Psychrometrics processes and applications -Heat pumps -Heat recovery devices -Health considerations and building related illnesses . Drainage Systems and Sewage Treatment Combined and separate systems -Partially separate system -Rodding point system -Sewer connection -Drainage ventilation -Drain laying -Means of access -Bedding of drains -Drains under or near buildings -Joints used on drain pipes -Soakaways -Cesspools and septic tanks.

Identify various types of heating and air conditioning systems and corresponding devices. Familiar with the terminology and main principles of air conditioning and ventilation in buildings. Define various types of drainage systems and sanitary fitments available for safe disposal of sanitary waste

Assignments Quiz-II Mid Exam-I

Final Exam

Mid Exam-I
Sanitary

Fitments and Appliances Flushing cisterns, troughs and valves -Water closets -Bidets -Showers Baths-Sinks -Wash

Define various types of drainage systems and sanitary fitments available for safe disposal of sanitary

Assignments Quiz-II

basins and troughs -Urinals -Hospital sanitary appliances -Sanitary conveniences -Facilities for the disabled -Traps and waste valve -Single stack system and variations -One- and two-pipe waste systems -Pumped waste system -Wash basins -Waste pipes from washing machines and dishwashers -Flow rates and discharge units -Sanitation design - discharge stack sizing. Quiz-II Electrical Supply and Installations Three-phase generation and supply -Electricity distribution -Intake to a building -Earthing systems and bonding -Consumer unit -Power and lighting circuits -Overload protection Electric wiring -Testing completed installation -Cable rating -Diversity -Industrial installations -Electric space heating -Space heating controls -Construction site electricity -Light sources, lamps and luminaries -Lighting controls -Extra-low-voltage lighting -Lighting design -Day lighting -Telecommunications installation . Mechanical Conveyors -- Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Planning lift installations -Electric lifts -Roping systems -Controls -Lift doors -Machine room and equipment -Safety features -Installation details -Dimensions -Paternoster lifts -Oil-hydraulic lifts -Lifting arrangements and installationPumping unit -Estimating the number of lifts required -Firefighting lifts -Builders' and electricians' work -Escalators -Travelators -Stair lifts. Define basic concepts required for establishment of electrical equipment used in modern life. Explain the special arrangements needed for electrical equipments and building wiring system Describe the principle of lighting systems, kind of light sources and light distribution

Mid Exam-II
Final Exam

Assignments

Mid Exam-II
Final Exam

Explain planning, installation and safety features of mechanical conveyors. Name various types of fire prevention and control devices available for fire control in buildings

Assignments

Mid Exam-II
Final Exam

Fire Prevention and Control Services

Sprinklers -Drenchers -Hose reels -Hydrants -Foam installations -Gas extinguishers -Fire alarms -Smoke, fire and heat detectors -Electrical alarm circuits -Fire dampers in ductwork -Pressurization of escape routes -Smoke extraction, ventilation and control -Portable fire extinguishers.

Mid Exam-II
Security Installations Intruder alarms -Micro-switch and magnetic reed -Radio sensor, pressure mat and taut wiring -Acoustic, vibration and inertia detectors -Ultrasonic and microwave detectors -Active infra-red detector -Passive infrared detector -Lightning protection systems . Accommodation for Building Services Ducts for engineering services -Floor and skirting ducts -Medium and large vertical ducts -Medium and large horizontal ducts -Subways or walkways -Penetration of fire structure by pipes -Raised access floors -Suspended and false ceilings.
FACULTY

Tell various types of security installation s available for the safety of the buildings. Learn how to accommodate pipes, ducts and cables in architectural designs

Assignments
Final Exam

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