FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

SYLLABUS

1 Name and Code of Course BUILDING FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY BNC 41203

2 Synopsis This course is designed to expose the students on how to conduct

forensic engineering investigation according to recommended
scientific methods and engineering practice. It covers the different
types of problems and failures in engineering, the process of
investigation as well as the tools and techniques commonly used in
forensic engineering. The course also includes the use of various
NDT techniques in forensic engineering investigation, how the
results are interpreted and how failure hypothesis is developed to
determine probable cause or causes of failure.

3 Name(s) of academic staff Dr. Wan Amizah Binti Wan Jusoh

4 Semester and Year offered Semester I Year 4

5 Credit Value Credit Lecture Tutorial Practical

3 2 2 0

6 Pre-requisite (if any) None

7 Course Learning Outcome(s) CLO 1: Formulate investigation and solution for building defects
and deterioration with reference to relevant standards and
current technology (C5, PLO11; Test + Final).

CLO 2: Plan technical knowledge on building diagnostics,

rehabilitation works and building forensics according
building act requirements (C5, PLO1; Test + Final).

CLO 3: Reorganize relevant data, techniques and solution to be

applied for resolving building problem that happen at field
(P6, PLO 4; Project).

CLO 4: Cummunicate effectively in group and with engineering

community in completing all activities and assigned (A3,
PLO3; Assignment).

8 Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

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 Programme
Learning
Course Learning Outcomes Outcomes (PLO) Teaching Assessmen
(CLO’s) Methods t Method

PLO 11

PLO 12
PLO 2

PLO 3
KPI

1. Formulate investigation and Lecture & Tests and 50%

solution for building defects and tutorial Final students
deterioration with reference to X Examination obtained
relevant standards and current grade C
technology (C5, PLO11) and
above
2. Plan technical knowledge on Lecture, Tests and
building diagnostics, Tutorial and Final
rehabilitation works and building X Group Examination
forensics according building act Discussion
requirements (C5, PLO1)
3. Reorganize relevant data, Group Project
techniques and solution to be Discussion
applied for resolving building X and
problem that happen at field Presentation
(P6, PLO 4)
4. Cummunicate effectively in Group Assignment
group and with engineering Discussion, and
community in completing all X Site Visit & presentation
activities and assigned (A3, Case Study
PLO3)

*Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√” the appropriate box.

9 Transferable Skills (if Skill(s) How to instill / Assessment

applicable) develop the skills Method

(Skills learned in the course of Technical Skills to acquire Quiz, Test & Final
study which can be useful and competency new knowledge in Examination
utilised in other settings) a systematic
manner and to
apply them in an
effective way
Communication By delivering a Project
skills presentation of
the project.
written Assignment
communication
Lifelong learning Literature search Assignments &
and information & review Project
management skills
Teamwork Field work, Report,
presentation Presentation

10 Content outline of the course/module and the student learning time (SLT) per topic

Course Content CLO Teaching and Learning Activities

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 (NF2F)Independent Learning
(NF2F)gLearninGuided
Total
Guided Learning (F2F)
SLT

Others (e.g. SCL)

Practical
Tutorial
Lecture
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO UNIFORM
BUILDING BY LAWS
1.1 The Development of Building
Control Legislation CLO1,
1.2 The Building Act CLO2,
4 4 - 0 3 4 15
1.3 Building Use Definition CLO3,
1.4 Definition of Building Work CLO4
1.5 Building Regulation Consent

2.0 INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES

2.1 The Assignment
2.2 The Investigation Process CLO1,
2.3 Visual Method CLO2,
6 6 - 0 3 6 21
2.4 Laboratory Testing CLO3,
2.5 Non Destructive Testing (NDT) CLO4

3.0 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

CLO1,
3.1 Building Structural Types
CLO2,
3.2 Structural Element 4 4 - 0 3 4 15
CLO3,
3.3 Typical Deficiencies CLO4
4.0 DIAGNOSTICS, DEFECTS AND
DETERIORATION IN
BUILDINGS
CLO1,
4.1 Mechanisms and Diagnostics
CLO2,
4.2 Structural Problems 4 4 - 0 3 4 15
CLO3,
4.3 Concrete/Masonry Problems
CLO4
4.4 Environmental Problems
4.5 Health and Safety Problems
4.6 The Nature of Distress
5.0 BUILDING REHABILITATION
AND REPAIRS TECHNIQUES
CLO1,
5.1 Temporary Works
CLO2,
5.2 Foundation stabilization 4 4 - 0 3 6 21
CLO3,
5.3 Structural Strengthening
CLO4
5.4 Concrete Cracks

6.0 EVALUATION TECHNIQUES CLO1, 6 2 - 0 3 4 11

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 6.1 Basic Cost Estimating CLO2,
6.2 Structure Evaluation CLO3,
6.3 Monitoring Techniques CLO4
TOTAL 28 24 0 0 18 28 98
Percentage Total
Continous Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
1. Assignment CLO 4 10 0 5 5
2. Project CLO 3 25 4 1 5
3. Test 1 CLO 1
25 3 3 6
&2
4.
TOTAL 60 7 9 16
Percentage Total
Final Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
1. Final Examination CLO 1
40 3 3 6
&2
TOTAL 40 3 3 6
TOTAL SLT 120
*F2F = face to face, NF2F=Non Face to Face

11 Identify special requirement of

resources to deliver the course
(e.g., software, nursery,
computer lab, simulation room)

12 Main references supporting 1. Barry A. Richardson; Defects and Deterioration in Building;

the course and
Additional references
supporting the course
13 Other additional information
2nd Edition; Spon Press, London, 2001. Calling Number
TH441 .R53 2001.
2. Sam A. A. Kubba; Architectural Forensics; The McGraw-Hill
Co., New York; 2008. Calling Number TH441 .K82 2008.
3. Thomas Telford; Repair and Strengthening of Concrete
Structures; Thomas Telford Ltd, London;1991. Calling
Number TA683 .R46 1991
4. John Hinks & Geoff Cook; The Technology of Building
Defects; Spon Press, Great Britain; 1997. Calling Number
TH441 .H56 1997.
5. Samuel Y. Harris; Building Pathology: Deterioration,
Diagnostics, and Intervention; John Wiley & Sons. Inc.,
New York; 2001. Calling Number TH441 .H37 2001 N1.
6. T. J. Freeman et. al.; Has your house got cracks?; 2nd
Edition; Thomas Telford Ltd., London; 2002. Calling
Number TH1094 .F73 2002.

14 Prepared by: Verified by:

Name: Dr. Wan Amizah Binti Wan Jusoh Name:Prof. Madya Dr. Norshuhaila Mohammed

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