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Construction Technology Module Overview

The CE4342 Construction Technology module provides students with knowledge and skills in selecting construction techniques and equipment for various projects, recognizing novel materials, and planning construction activities. The module includes lectures, assignments, and field visits, covering topics such as construction equipment, tunneling, and concrete work. Assessments consist of class assignments, field reports, and an end-semester examination, with an emphasis on safety and student-centered learning.

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Construction Technology Module Overview

The CE4342 Construction Technology module provides students with knowledge and skills in selecting construction techniques and equipment for various projects, recognizing novel materials, and planning construction activities. The module includes lectures, assignments, and field visits, covering topics such as construction equipment, tunneling, and concrete work. Assessments consist of class assignments, field reports, and an end-semester examination, with an emphasis on safety and student-centered learning.

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Module Code CE4342 Module Title Construction Technology

Credits 3.0 Lectures 2.0


Hours/Week Pre-requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/1
Core Module/Compulsory Elective Optional
Module Type:

Learning Outcomes (LOs)


After completing this module, students should be able to:
LO-1: Apply knowledge to select appropriate state of the art techniques and equipment required for a wide range
of construction projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels and underground structures.
LO-2: Identify and incorporate construction techniques together with teamwork, problem solving and
communication skills.
LO-3: Recognize the potential of novel construction materials, smart construction and repair techniques.
LO-4: Apply fundamentals of planning the construction projects with the knowledge of construction materials
and technologies to develop method statements for execution.
Module Outline LOs Covered
Construction equipment, ground water pumping and cofferdams [8 h]
Classification of construction equipment, Excavation and ground water control, Pipe – laying LO-1, LO-2
and drainage work, cofferdams

Construction of tunnels, roads, bridges, and high-rise buildings [10 h]


Tunnelling, drilling equipments and rock blasting, Road and bridge construction, High – rise LO-1, LO-2
building construction

Formwork , concreting, waterproofing and crack repair [6 h ]


LO-1, LO-2,
Mixing, transporting and placing concrete, Formwork and falsework, Waterproofing and
LO-3
crack repair
Concreting [4 h]
LO-1, LO-2
Precast and reinforced concrete, placing and compacting, framework and scaffolding
Assignments
1. Class assignment on method statement for a given civil engineering problem LO-1, LO-2, LO-4
2. Field visits/self study on selected construction sites LO-1, LO-3, LO-2
Category Type Assessed LOs Weightage (%)
Report on Assignment on Method LO-1, LO-2,
Assessments Statement [20%] LO-4
CA 40 %
Report and presentation on field visits/ self LO-1, LO-3,
study [20%] LO-2
WE End Semester Examination LO-1,2,3,4 60 %
1. Robert Peurifoy, Clifford Schexnayder, Aviad Shapira Robert
Recommended Texts Schmitt (2010). “Construction planning, equipment and methods”,
Books McGrawHill Education; (8th ed.)
Names of Lecturers Dr. L.L. Ekanayake, Dr. K.K.G.K.D. Kariyawasam
Mapping of Module Learning Outcomes (MLO) to the Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
LO-1 M L M L M L L
LO-2 L L H H M
LO-3 M L H L M M
LO-4 H M H M M M L M L H L H
Module M L L L M L L L L M L M
Scale: H – High M– Medium L– Low
Remarks:
Specific construction safety concerns will be emphasized under each section of the module. Student centered
leaning and lifelong learning practices are encouraged with site visits and assignments.

UOM/ENG/QAC/F/03/CE Last Modified 20/01/2022

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