BUILDING MATERIALS - QSB 1513

This module intends to inform the students the relevant physical and chemical properties of a wide range of building materials. It also encompasses the broad environmental debate by including energy saving and recycled materials. For each material, the module describes the manufacturing process, salient properties and typical uses of these materials, with aims of ensuring their appropriate application within the awareness of the suitability of the physical and chemical properties as well as ecological impact. Student will undergo a series of continuous assessment such as assignment, test and final exam to ascertain the learning outcomes of the module are achieved.

Teaching Objectives

§  To introduce various types of building materials used in current construction practice.

§  To create an understanding of the choices designers make in choosing building materials based on the properties of these materials.

§  To differentiate the suitability of materials and significance in utilizing those materials in relation with building’s functions.

Through the study of cost value engineering i am able to learn and master the concept of cost value engineering in terms of :

1.       Explain the use, physical and chemical properties of the type of building materials.

2.       Summarise the effect of building materials on construction and structural qualities.

3.       Analyse problems associated with different materials used.

Lecturer: Puan Hasmanira Mokhtar and Mr Teh Bin Sin

Module Synopsis: Introduction to visual and physical properties of building materials including energy saving and recycled materials describing the manufacturing process and typical uses and ecological impact.