Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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![]() | 6 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Academic Year |
![]() | CW 100% |
![]() | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles, design and testing of the sealing of building envelopes. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: * specify weathertightness criteria and appropriate testing. * design joints and seals. * analyse the movement of moisture within walls. Skills: Critical assessment of the different methods of sealing building envelopes. Ability to conduct tests for the assessment of constructed walls. Content: Air, water and wind environment, Gaskets, joints and interface design, weathertightness testing, moisture movement in walls. |
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AR50376 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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