Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy)

This module outlines the requirements of Part A Structures and the Eurocodes with a specific focus on dwellings and small buildings, and sustainable structural choices for the circular economy. On completion of the module, learners should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in this area of study through assessment and project work relevant to the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.

Image description: This is an image of the full time (18 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the full-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains four modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains four modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of the part time (30 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the part-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits). Year 2 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits). Year 3 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of a legend identifying in different colours the 12 programme learning pathways on the MSc Built Environment Regulation. It identifies the following courses: Certificate in Energy Conservation and Environmental Services (15 Credits); Certificate in Fire Safety (15 Credits); PG Certificate in Built Environment Regulation (30 Credits); PG Dip in Science in Built Environment Regulation (60 Credits); MSc in Built Environment Regulation (90 Credits); Micro-credentials (5/10 Credits). It also indicates where some elements are taught between modules and suggested pre-requisite modules.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in Part A Structures, A1 Loading and A4 Definitions, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in Part A Structures, A2 Ground Movement, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in Part A Structures, A3 Disproportionate Collapse, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture, including C1 Preparation of Site, C2 Subsoil Drainage, C3 Dangerous Substances, C5 Definitions, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Structural Eurocodes and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional level.
Exercise professional judgement in making sustainable structural choices for the circular economy in the Built Environment.

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