Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | SUSTAINABLE RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | CESU320 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Module 1: Retrofit Fundamentals - Terminology - Earthquake resistant structures - The goals and objectives of retrofit - Identification of sources for structural damage - Identification methods for accessing the damage level - Codes and specifications for the strengthening/retrofitting of structures Module 2: Structural Retrofit Philosophy - Retrofit at the element level - Retrofit at the structure level - Selective techniques Module 3: Seismic Retrofit of Existing Structures - The steps for seismic retrofit - Retrofit of reinforced concrete buildings - Retrofit of steel buildings - Retrofit of historical buildings Module 4: Retrofitting and Energy Upgrades - Energy upgrade of buildings shell - Techniques, materials and practices in the energy upgrade of building - Installation of renewable energy technologies into renovated buildings shell - Decision making for buildings energy upgrade - The role of building services into buildings energy upgrade | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course is presented through theoretical lectures in class. The lectures present to the student the course content and allow for questions. The material is presented using visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint presentation slides, documentaries, etc.). The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material that would otherwise be very difficult to do. The learning process is enhanced with the requirement from the student to carry in-class discussions and tackling of hypothetical scenarios in small-group exercises. Homework Assignments, which are required as part of the students assessment for the course, allows students the opportunity to carry out independent work, synthesize basic concepts presented in class, as well as hone their writing and presentation skills. Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material is made available through the class website which is available through the University’s E-learning platform (“Moodle”). The instructor is available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide necessary guidance. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |