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SECTION TWO – MODULE SYLLABI

Module Code Module Title Page No. EN-C001 Construction Materials and Technology 13 EN-C002 Land Surveying and Construction Drawing 16 EN-C003 Structures 20 EN-C004 Building Internal Environment 23 EN-C005 Building Technology and Services 26 EN-C006 Construction Economics 29 EN-C007 Management for Construction 32 EN-C008 Construction Law and Contract 35


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Module Syllabus

Module Title Construction Materials and Technology

Module Code EN-C001

Credit Value 18

QF Level 3

Curriculum-hours 36 hrs

Lecture: 22 hrs

Tutorial: 11 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 3 hrs

Others: nil

Intended Learning Outcomes On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

1. Identify the properties of materials and explain their effect on construction. 2. Differentiate the characteristics of common types of construction materials and make

appropriate decisions on their proper usage and specification. 3. Describe and explain the basic details and principles of construction of the major

components of a building including foundation and superstructure. 4. Evaluate various materials and forms of construction to select appropriate one to suit

the project requirements. Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Basic concepts in material science Mechanical properties include the concepts of stress-strain

relationship, strength, ductility, brittleness, creep, fatigue, hardness, wear resistance, impact strength and toughness

Environmental properties include corrosion, thermal movement and fire resistance

6 hrs

B. Characteristics of common construction materials Metals: corrosion, formation processes and their effect on

properties Concrete: constituent materials, fresh and hardened properties,

site practice Masonry: properties of bricks, blocks and mortar, site practice,

durability

12 hrs


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Wood: properties, processing and durability Polymer and glass: properties, uses in construction and

durability construction

C. Foundations Shallow foundations in strips, short bored pile, pad and raft Deep foundations including common types of piles Quality assurance of piling works and methods of pile test

9 hrs

D. Superstructures Common types of building and their forms: residential,

commercial and industrial Common forms of construction: framed structure, shear wall,

structural steel and reinforced concrete Functional requirements and basic construction details of

walling, flooring, window, roofs, partitions, doors and internal finishes

9 hrs

Mapping of Learning Contents with Intended Learning Outcomes

Key Learning Contents

Intended Learning Outcomes1 2 3 4 --- ---

A B C D

Learning and Teaching Strategies Lectures are conducted to introduce concepts of covered topics and to elaborate

important and difficult areas, providing a meaningful framework and a focus for text reading and the corresponding tutorials.

Tutorials are used to facilitate learning in student-centred approach through various activities, such as group discussion, quizzes, exercises case studies, and presentations.

Through assignments and tutorial exercises, students will have opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts in applying to real world situations and to clarify unclear concepts in an interactive and pleasant learning atmosphere.

Laboratory works will be arranged for the students to experience the major concepts of the subject matter in a controlled environment and to acquire the techniques and skills in laboratory testing and report writing.


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Assessment Scheme

Continuous Assessment (CA) 50%

Final Examination (FE) 50%

Total 100%

Textbooks Lecture notes are provided.

References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Taylor, G. D. (2000), Materials in Construction – An Introduction. 3Ed. Longman. Taylor, G. D. (2001) Materials in Construction: Principles, Practice and Performance (Chartered Institute of Building). 2Ed. Longman. Wong, W. S. (2004) Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong. All Arts. Neville, A. M. and Brooks, J. J. (2010) Concrete Technology. Prentice Hall. Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2006) Advanced Construction Technology. 4Ed. Prentice Hall. Emmitt, S. and Gorse, C. (2006) Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings. Wileyblackwell.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Land Surveying and Construction Drawing

Module Code EN-C002

Credit Value 18

QF Level 3


Lecture: 9 hrs

Tutorial: 6 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 21 hrs

Others: nil


1. Plan, organize and perform site survey and setting out by adopting the general principles of surveying.

2. Use a range of instruments in land surveying to carry out site survey and setting out. 3. Process data and information for cartographic detailing and setting out. 4. Interpret construction drawings and visualize three dimensional objects. 5. Communicate effectively by using construction drawing. 6. Produce construction drawings using both manual and computer aided drafting

techniques. Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. General principles of surveying Overview on level, height, linear, angular measurement and

control networks Error and uncertainty Planning and operation of survey field work

3 hrs

B. Use of surveying instruments Distance measurement – steel tapes and EDM, base line

measurement, method of standardization and corrections Angular measurement – optical and digital theodolites,

measurement and reduction of vertical and horizontal angles, temporary adjustment of theodolites, trigonometric levelling

Levelling – automatic level, digital and laser levels, ordinary

9 hrs


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levelling booking and reduction of observations, Bench Marks, two-peg test, inverted staff reading, reciprocal levelling, effects of Earth curvature and refraction, precise levelling.

C. Cartographic detailing and generation of surveying plan

Plot contours and ground section Calculate areas and/or volumes of cut and fill Spot heights, direct and indirect method of contouring,

interpolation of contours Hong Kong Survey Grid Systems, Projection and Datum, Grid,

magnetic and true bearings Digital Terrain Modeling, Geographic Information System

6 hrs

D. Construction drawing standards and techniques Drawing layout and presentation Types of construction drawings Geometric terms and shapes Geometric construction including division of lines and angles,

polygons, circles, tangents, curves, ellipse, conic sections

6 hrs

E. Descriptive geometry Orthographic projections, spatial representation of points,

lines, planes and solids Determination of true lengths, true angles, true shapes and

other properties of objects

6 hrs

F. Computer aided drafting Hardware and software requirements Basic commands and function to produce simple construction

drawing using CAD system

6 hrs



Intended Learning Outcomes1 2 3 4 5 6

A B C D E F




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Tutorials are used to facilitate learning in student-centred approach through various activities, such as group discussion, case studies, and presentations.


Fieldworks will be arranged for the students to develop their ability in using of various surveying instruments.

A series of drawing studios and computer studios will be arranged to develop the student’s ability in producing construction drawing manually and using computer aided drafting system.

Self-learning package on basic mathematics will be provided to students who are weak in mathematics. Enquiry hot-line will be set up to facilitate these students to complete the self-learning package

Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Schofield, W. and Breach, M. (2007) Engineering Surveying. 6Ed. Butterworth – Heinemann. Bannister, A., Raymond, S. and Baker, R. (1998) Surveying. 7Ed. Prentice Hall. Irvine, W. and Maclennan, F. (2005) Surveying for Construction. 5Ed. McGraw Hill Higher Education. Jensen, C. H. and Helsen, J. D. (2006) Interpreting Engineering Drawings. 7Ed. Delmar Cengage Learning. Allen, E. and Rand, P. (2006) Architectural Detailing: Function. Constructability and Aesthetic. Wiley. Benton, R. (1989) Basic Structural Detailing. Longman Scientific and Technical. Yasmin, N. (2008) An Introduction to AutoCAD 2008 for Civil Engineering Application. Schroff Development Corporation.


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Module Syllabus

Module Title Structures

Module Code EN-C003

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 22 hrs

Tutorial: 11 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 3 hrs

Others: nil


1. Determine resultants and equilibrium forces and moments by applying the basic principles of structural mechanics.

2. Perform structural analysis to find the internal forces and deflection of simple structures of various configuration and loading conditions.

3. Determine the internal stresses in common statically determinate structural elements and extend this to some unfamiliar problems.

4. Explain the fundamental principles in structural design and prepare design of statically determinate structural elements using practical method.

Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Idealization of structures Structural representation and idealization Structural components, supports and connections Force equilibrium equations Static determinacy Resolution of force components Free-body diagram

6 hrs

B. Structural analysis of simple structure Analysis of statically determinate plane trusses: method of joints

and method of sections Analysis of statically determinate beam: shear force diagram,

bending moment diagram and deflected shape

12 hrs


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C. Stress distribution

Sectional properties Axial, bending, shear and combined axial and bending stresses

9 hrs

D. Design of structural elements Design loads Limit states: ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state Factors of safety Design of simple beams using structural steel and reinforced

concrete

9 hrs




A B C D






Self-learning package on basic mathematics will be provided to students who are weak in mathematics. Enquiry hot-line will be set up to facilitate these students to complete the self-learning package.

Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


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References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Schodeck, D. L. and Bechthold, M (2007) Structures. 6Ed. Prentice Hall. Durka, F., Morgan, W., William, D.T. and Nageim, H. Al. (2002) Structural Mechanics: Loads, Analysis, Design and Materials. 6Ed. Prentice Hall. Hsieh, Y. Y. (1995) Elementary Theory of Structures. 4Ed. Prentice Hall. Garrison, P. (2005) Basic Structures for Engineers and Architects. Wiley-Blackwell. Buildings Department (2004) Code of Practices on Structural Use of Concrete 2004. 2Ed. HKSAR Government Printer. Buildings Department (2005) Code of Practices on Structural Use of Steel 2005. HKSAR Government Printer. HKSAR. Building (Construction) Regulations. HKSAR Government Printer. Gordon, J. E. (2003) Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down. Da Capo Press.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Building Internal Environment

Module Code EN-C004

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 22 hrs

Tutorial: 11 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 3 hrs

Others: nil


1. Describe the climate effects and define the comfort levels in a built environment. 2. Evaluate the thermal and moisture effects of building fabric and propose methods to

control them. 3. Evaluate noise level and acoustic characteristics of enclosed space and propose

methods for improvement. 4. Evaluate lighting quality and perform basic lighting design. 5. Incorporate statutory requirements in decision making related to the internal

environment of a building. Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Climate and comfort level Types of climate, climate data relating to the functional

requirements of buildings, wind and its effect on building ventilation, topographic considerations on the climate effects

Thermal, aural and visual comforts on buildings Measurement and improvement of comfort levels

9 hrs

B. Thermal studies Seasonal and daily temperature changes, ventilation rates, solar

radiation Overall thermal transmission value (OTTV) under the statutory

regulations Humidity and condensation effects on building fabrics

9 hrs


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Control and construction measures

C. Sound Nature and acoustic properties of sound, measurement of

sound level Control of acoustic characteristics of enclosed space, sound

absorption, reflection, reverberation and transmission loss Statutory requirement on noise control

9 hrs

D. Illumination Principal and measurement of light Artificial lighting design, lamps and control gears Effects of surface reflectance Natural lighting, daylight factors, combined lighting Choice of lighting alternatives

9 hrs



Intended Learning Outcomes1 2 3 4 5 ---

A B C D






Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


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References 1. 2. 3 5. 6. 7.

McMullan, R. and Seeley, I. H. (2007) Environmental Science in Building (Building and Surveying). 6Ed. Palgrave Macmillan. Burberry, P. (1997) Mitchell’s Environment and Services. 8Ed. Longman. Buildings Department (1995) Code of Practice for Overall Thermal Transfer Value in Buildings 1995. HKSAR Government Printer. Pritchard, D. C. (1999) Lighting. 6Ed. Longman. Oliver, A., Douglas, J. and Sterling, S. (1997) Dampness in Buildings. 2Ed. Wiley-Blackwell. Long, M., Levy, M. and Stern, R. (2005) Architectural Acoustics (Application of Modern Acoustics). Academic Press.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Building Technology and Services

Module Code EN-C005

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 24 hrs

Tutorial: 12 hrs

Lab/Workshop: nil

Others: nil


1. Plan site investigation to assess the effect of site conditions on the design and construction of buildings and related external works.

2. Identify safe and proper methods in slope and deep excavation works. 3. Evaluate methods of construction using structural steel, prestressed concrete and

precast concrete to identify suitable applications. 4. Evaluate various factors including functional, technical, safety, quality and

environmental that may affect the construction of multi-storey building. 5. Identify the internal services including thermal, ventilation, air-conditioning and fire

services installation and explain their effect on control of internal environment of a building.


Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Site investigation Various stages and purposes of site investigation in relation to

construction Techniques of taking soil samples, common types of field and

laboratory tests for soil and their significance in relation to construction of buildings

3 hrs

B. External works and substructure Excavation side and slope, monitoring, inspection, protection

and maintenance Deep excavation, common forms of earth retaining structures,

6 hrs


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ground water control

C. Structural materials Structural steel: fabrication and erection, fire and corrosion

protection Prestressed concrete: pre-tensioning and Post-tensioning

techniques and application Precast concrete: production, joint mechanism and application

9 hrs

D. Construction of multi-story building Layout and structural forms, vertical and horizontal subsystems Reinforced concrete works: formwork and falsework, steel

fixing, concreting methods Building fabric including infill panels, claddings and curtain

walls. Safety, quality and environmental consideration in construction

9 hrs

E. Building Services Plumbing and drainage: water supply systems, storm water and

waste water disposal systems, regulation requirements Electrical power supply: terminology and basic principles,

distribution systems, safe use of electricity, regulation requirements

Ventilation and air-conditioning: terminology, basic principle of natural and mechanical ventilation, common air-conditioning systems, regulation requirements

Fire services installation: principle of fire protection, active and passive system, regulation requirements

9 hrs




A B C D E






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Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2006) Advanced Construction Technology. 4Ed. Prentice Hall. Emmitt, S. and Gorse, C. (2006) Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings. Wileyblackwell. Wong, W. S. (2004) Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong. All Arts. HKSAR. Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Regulations. HKSAR Government Printer. Buildings Department (2003) Code of Practice on Precast Concrete Construction. HKSAR Government Printer. Buildings Department (2004) Code of Practice on Foundations. HKSAR Government Printer. Geotechnical Engineering Office (2000) Guide to Site Investigation. HKSAR Government Printer. Hall, F. (1994) Building Services and Equipment, Vol. 1, 2 & 3. 3Ed. Longman. Hall, F. and Greeno, R. (2009) Building Services Handbook. 5Ed. Butterworth-Heinemann.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Construction Economics

Module Code EN-C006

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 24 hrs

Tutorial: 12 hrs

Lab/Workshop: nil

Others: nil


1. Analyse well-known economic issues in the construction industry by using the fundamental concepts of economics and extend this to some unfamiliar problems.

2. Identify the major construction markets and evaluate their economic characteristics. 3. Explain the economic decision of a construction firm taking into account the possible

impact on the industry by government policies and changing macroeconomic environment.

4. Prepare budget costing by evaluating and adopting appropriate estimating methods. Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Fundamentals of economics Scarcity and efficiency, microeconomics and macroeconomics,

positive vs normative economics Inputs and outputs, production possibility frontier, and

opportunity costs Market mechanism, products market and factors market, price,

market equilibrium, perfect and imperfect competition Supply and demand analysis, shifts in demand and supply

curves, elasticity, and equilibrium

9 hrs

B. The construction industry Demand and supply of construction Characteristics of different construction markets, housing, repair

and maintenance, industrial and commercial, civil engineering

9 hrs


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infrastructure Types of firm and business, consultants, contractors and

sub-contractors, property developers, factors suppliers Labour market: supply and demand, wage level determinants,

impact of union Cost analysis, profit maximization and company commercial

objectives

C. The macroeconomic environment Measurement of economic activities, GDP, relationship of

construction and economic growth Roles of the government, impact of fiscal, monetary and

regulatory policy on the construction industry Environmental issues

9 hrs

D. Construction cost estimating Explore a range of estimating methods for cost advice –

including approximate estimating, operational estimating, unit rate estimating and preliminaries using various examples (excavation and earthwork; concrete work; brickwork and blockwork) and bidding strategies

9 hrs




A B C D





Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


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References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Myers, D. (2008) Construction Economics: A New Approach. 2Ed. Taylor & Francis. Ruddock, L. (Ed) (2008) Economics for Modern Built Environment. Taylor & Francis. Manser, J. E. (2008) Economics: a foundation course for the built environment. Taylor & Francis. Hillebrandt, P. M. (2000) Economic Theory and the Construction Industry. 3Ed. Palgrave Macmillan. Samuelson, P. and Nordhaus, W. (2009) Economics. 19Ed. McGraw Hill. Chartered Institute of Building (1998) Code of Estimating Practice. Ascot: CIOB.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Management for Construction

Module Code EN-C007

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 24 hrs

Tutorial: 12 hrs

Lab/Workshop: nil

Others: nil


1. Explain the developments of management theory and evaluate the applicability of different schools of thought in management in the construction industry.

2. Identify the factors affecting the behaviour of individuals in an organization and apply them to motivate and lead others to work and design suitable organization structure in the construction business environment.

3. Apply statistical techniques in decision-making process. 4. Identify the legislative control on construction safety and appreciate their effect on

construction management. 5. Prepare quality and safety management plan for construction projects.


Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Management and organization principles Developments in management theory: classical theories,

bureaucracy, human relations, systems, contingency and modern approaches to management

Values, personality, perception and learning Motivation theories Leadership and group behaviour The design of organization structures

15 hrs

B. Statistics for management Averages and dispersion of populations and samples The normal and binomial distributions applied to construction

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management Sampling and confidence intervals Application of statistics in quality control

C. Quality and safety management The purpose and scope of Buildings Ordinance and Regulations

and its enforcement The roles and duties of various registered professionals in site

safety supervision Overview of Industrial and Factory Undertaking Ordinance and

regulations Quality control and assurance, TQM, quality standards Safety management system

15 hrs




A B C





Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


References


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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Cole, G. A. (2003) Management Theory and Practice. 6Ed. Cengage Learning Business Press. Robbins, S. P. and Judge, T. A. (2008) Organizational Behaviour. 13Ed. Prentice Hall. Handy, C. (2005) Understanding Organization. 4Ed. Penguin Global. Bailey, G. & Coles, D. (2005) Construction Project Management. Butterworth-Heinemann. Graham, A (2008). Teach Yourself Statistics. 3Ed. McGraw Hill. Ross, S. M. (2009) Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists. 4Ed. Academic Press HKSAR. Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Regulations. HKSAR Government Printer. Buildings Department (2005). Code of Practice for Site Supervision. HKSAR Government Printer. Oakland John (2005) Total Quality in the Construction Supply Chain. Butterworth Heinemann. Labour Department (1999) A Guide to Safety Management. HKSAR Government Printer.

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Module Syllabus

Module Title Construction Law and Contract

Module Code EN-C008

Credit Value 18

QF Level 4


Lecture: 24 hrs

Tutorial: 12 hrs

Lab/Workshop: nil

Others: nil


1. Assess the legal implications and give advice on possible consequential options for various situations of tort in construction projects by using the principles of law of tort under the common law system of Hong Kong.

2. Assess the legal implications and give advice on possible consequential options for various contractual situations in construction projects by using the principles of law of contract under the common law system of Hong Kong.

3. Select appropriate construction procurement approaches, tendering methods and procedures and explain the reasons of the selection.

4. Identify the major terms in standard conditions of contract and apply them properly to administrate a construction contract effectively.


Indicative

Curriculum Hours

A. Legal system Overview of HKSAR judicial system Sources of law in HKSAR Interpretation of law

3 hrs

B. Law of tort Trespass, nuisance, negligence, breach of statutory duty,

vicarious liability

9 hrs

C. Law of contract and contractual procedures Formation of contract

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Validity and enforcement of contract Breach and discharge of contract

D. Contractual procedures in construction Procurement approaches in construction Tendering methods and procedures Interpretation of major terms in standard forms of contract:

date of possession and date of completion, instruction and variations, certificate of payments, retention money, defects liability period, final account and certificate

Dispute resolution

12 hrs




A B C D





Assessment Scheme



Total 100%


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References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Ashworth, A. (2006) Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry. 5Ed. Prentice Hall. Deenan, D. (2008) Smith and Keenan’s English Law. 15Ed. Longman Pub Group. Carver, A (2004) Hongkong Business Law. 6Ed. Longman. Barker, D. and Padfield, C. (2007) Law Made Simple. 12Ed. Made Simple. Uff, J. (2005) Construction Law. 9Ed. Sweet and Maxwell. Turner, A. (1997) Building Procurement. 2Ed. London: Macmillan. HKIS, HKIA & HKICM (2005) Agreement & Schedule of Conditions of Building Contract for Use in HKSAR. Architectural Services Department (1999). General Conditions of Contract for Building Works. HKSAR Government Printer.

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