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AR50379: Thermal analysis of façades

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Dynamic modeling specification (CW 40%)
  • Preparatory exercise (CW 20%)
  • Thermal analysis calculations (CW 40%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AR50351 and take AR50372
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade construction.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Unit the students must demonstrate the ability to:
* analyse energy transfer through complex façades.
* interpret and evaluate the thermal performance of complex façades.

Skills:
Critical assessment of the effect of different procurement routes. Communication of design intent and project objectives. Oral communication skills facilitated in a multi-disciplinary group environment. Written communication skills assessed.

Content:
Heat transfer through complex assemblies and cavities, thermal performance of different forms of construction, performance of walls in warm and humid climates, interpretation of results.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR50379 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-AFM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-APM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-AFL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-APL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.