EN1912 Part A Course Introduction

Part 1 Presentation A
Course Introduction
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Materials & Construction
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DR M HARBOTTLE (Module Leader)
Introduction to
the module
Topics
covered
Material Science, Construction,

Surveying
Room
W/2.33
Email
HarbottleM@Cardiff.ac.uk
DR D GARDNER
A 20 credit module in both Autumn
and Spring semesters
Class times (Autumn semester only)
Topics
covered
Construction materials
Room
W/2.29
Email
GardnerDR@Cardiff.ac.uk
DR C JOSEPH
Wednesday 9-11am N/4.07
Thursday
1-2pm
N/4.07
Topics
covered
Construction materials
Email
JosephC5@Cardiff.ac.uk
DR S BENTLEY
Topics
covered
Room
Surveying
2
S/1.43
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How the module

works
From fundamental material
properties at the atomic scale
to material properties at the
human scale
which is important in the
construction process
and informs the design, how the
structure is built and how we work
on site.
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AUTUMN
Module Plan
The module is divided into nine
segments of two or three weeks
each
Wee
k
Wee
k
Content
Surveying
No teaching
Introduction &
essentials
Basic material
science
Stress and strain
Concrete
Ceramic
properties
Concrete design
Concrete
structures
Steel
Steel formation
Steel structures
3
4
Practical examples and

understanding of construction
applications are supported by basic
understanding of materials science
and construction materials
Content
SPRING
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
11
10
Facades
Masonry &
cladding
When things go
wrong
Health & safety
legislation &
practice
Material failures
Sustainable
construction
New materials
Sustainable
materials
Durability &
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recycling
Field course
How the module

works
Lectures
Detailed notes (with gaps) provided
Guided study in class

Tutorials associated with most course
sections
Based on lecture material
A variety of different elements
Self-guided learning
Online quizzes, exercises, further reading
Practical work
Labs, outside exercises and field course
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How the module

works
Independent learning
Encouraging you to learn for yourself
Problem-solving
As well as your becoming expert in
the taught material, wed like you to
begin to develop some
transferrable skills
Engineers have to deal with the

unexpected and unfamiliar every
day
Creativity
Thinking creatively can solve new
problems, not just old ones
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Learning
Outcomes
Basic materials engineering topics (e.g. atomic structure, stress &

strain);
Description of design codes and health & safety legislation
relevant to construction;
Major causes of accidents in construction;
Features of basic structural types (highways, drainage,
substructures, superstructures, facades);
Some of the things you will

hopefully know about at the end of
the course
Structure/content of metals, cements, mortars, concrete, bricks,

timber, plastics and other construction materials;
Common manufacturing processes for construction materials;
Performance of materials in structural applications;
How material performance relates to material structure;
Sustainability in construction;
Basic principles of surveying
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Summative assessment
Assessment
Summative assessment counts
towards your overall grade for the
module
Required elements are parts of the
course that must be completed to
the required standard, but are not
marked
Formative assessment is practice
gives opportunity for feedback in
various ways and allows you to learn
about the subject
Duratio
n
Contributi When?
on
Class
test
1.5
hours
10%
End of Autumn
semester
Final
exam
3 hours
90%
Spring exam period
Required elements
Details
When?
Surveying
practicals
Two practicals, 1.5 hours Spring

each
semester
Field
course
5 day residential
surveying trip
Late Spring
semester
Formative assessment
Online
quizzes8
Details
When?
Self-guided study
Regularly
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What is
expected?
What is provided (all available on

Blackboard):
Lectures, tutorials, quizzes, notes
Self study what to do?

Review lectures, understand the notes
University expects around 2-3 hours
per week outside of class
Read the recommended literature to back up

notes
Try the online quizzes and exam question
booklet
Ask/answer questions in class or using the
discussion board on Blackboard
Read the background literature
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Steels
Cast irons
Materials
Metals
Aluminium
Alloys
Why do we need to know about

materials?
Choosing the right material
What are the important properties?
Alumina
Silicon carbide
Ceramics
Soda glass
GFRP
CFRP
Composites
Understanding how they behave in

service
Operation
Durability
Reinforced concrete
Plywood
Polymer foams
Metal foams
Foams
Ceramic foams
Glass foams
Material selection imperative in

engineering design
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Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polymers
Butyl rubber
Nylon
Woods
Natural
materials
Natural fibres
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Design using
materials
Civil engineers design structures
1. What is the function of the

component / structure?
Includes specification and use of

suitable materials
E.g. to support loads, to conduct heat or

electricity
Select important properties (e.g.
strength, stiffness, thermal / electrical
conductivity
2. Are there any constraints?

An iterative process what if the
best material doesnt quite work?
Change the design or

compromise with the material?
E.g. size, shape, weight, load capacity,

cost
3. What are the overall objectives?
To minimise weight / cost
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Design using
materials
Concrete or steel?
Masonry and timber
Traditionally civil engineering isnt

very adventurous
Novel materials
Niche applications, for now
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Design and choice of materials
Construction
Consulting engineers
Working in a design office
Construction and use of materials

Contracting engineers
Working on site
These are stereotypical - there is

considerable overlap
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Literature,
reading & useful
information
The following are examples of good sources of information

multiple copies available from Trevithick library. See the reading
list for other documents.
1. Materials Science and Engineering (various editions), W. D.
Callister, Wiley
8th edition Callister & Rethwisch
2. Construction Materials (various editions), P. Domone and J. M.

Illston, (Eds.), E&FN Spon
3. Engineering Materials 1&2, Ashby and Jones, AVAILABLE AS EBOOK
4. Building Construction Handbook, Chudley & Greeno, AVAILABLE
AS E-BOOK
Cardiff University Blackboard system: http://blackboard.cf.ac.uk
. Contains module description, lecture notes, presentations,
quizzes and tutorials and more extensive reading list
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Part 1 Presentation A

DR M HARBOTTLE (Module Leader)

Material Science, Construction,

How the module

Practical examples and

How the module

Guided study in class

How the module

Engineers have to deal with the

Basic materials engineering topics (e.g. atomic structure, stress &

Some of the things you will

Structure/content of metals, cements, mortars, concrete, bricks,

Spring exam period

Two practicals, 1.5 hours Spring

What is provided (all available on

Self study what to do?

Read the recommended literature to back up

Why do we need to know about

Choosing the right material

What are the important properties?

Understanding how they behave in

Material selection imperative in

1. What is the function of the

Includes specification and use of

E.g. to support loads, to conduct heat or

2. Are there any constraints?

Change the design or

E.g. size, shape, weight, load capacity,

3. What are the overall objectives?

To minimise weight / cost

Traditionally civil engineering isnt

Design and choice of materials

Construction and use of materials

These are stereotypical - there is

The following are examples of good sources of information

2. Construction Materials (various editions), P. Domone and J. M.

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