Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To provide an understanding of the performance of glass for appearance, integrity, safety and environmental control. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: * specify the performance of glass. * critically evaluate the performance of glass and resolve design conflicts. Skills: Critical assessment of design objectives and achieved performance for glazed constructions. Content: Glazing materials, glass strength, structural glazing, fire resistance, environmental control glasses, extreme loadings. |
| Programme availability: |
AR50377 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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