Assignment front sheet

Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in construction QCF Level 4 Unit 2 - Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment Student name Assessor name Date issued Completion date Submitted on Assignment title Assignment 3: Understand the properties and use of construction materials Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: Task no. Evidence (Page no) LO 1 Understand the properties and use of construction materials P1.1 Describe the properties of construction materials P1.2 Evaluate the properties and uses of construction materials P1.3 Justify the specification of construction materials regarding their performance in use P3.2 discuss the methods used to integrate building services into the overall building design Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature: Date: Assignment brief Unit number and title Unit 2 - Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment Qualification Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in construction QCF Level 5 Start date 15/7/2015 Deadline/hand-in 17/8/2015 Assignment title Assignment 3 Understand the properties and use of construction materials and how integrate building services into the overall building design Purpose of this assignment Develop an understanding of concrete and the effects of poor quality control also to evaluate the use of different materials used as a structural member. In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades Merit grade descriptors indicative characteristics Contextualised In order to achieve a merit the learner must: The learner’s evidence show for this assignment , Contextualised M1 identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions M2 select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques a range of sources of information has been used Within task 1 and 2 of this assignment there is an opportunity to show a range of different public and professional organisational data ? complex information/data has been synthesised and processed Within task 3 of this assignment there is an opportunity to show how you have processed complex information and data in order to provide your report M3 present and communicate appropriate findings ? the appropriate structure and approach has been used There is an opportunity throughout this assignment to show how an appropriate structure and approach has been used your reports ? a range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used When responding to task 3 it will be important to ensure that any rule of thumb is associated with an iso standard measurement Distinction grade descriptors indicative characteristics D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions ? conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified Within the task set there will be an opportunity to provide a detailed conclusion with a critical reflection On each of your reports D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities ? substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised Within task three the will be an opportunity to show depth of investigation as well as planning D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking ? Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts. Within task three the will be an opportunity to show Effective thinking. Task 1 (P1.1) The use of materials in construction has changed over the years, look the list below and prepare a table indicating where and how they are used in building industry example below: Metals and alloys eg iron, steel, zinc, copper, brass, aluminium, lead; Timber and timber products; Clay products eg bricks, tiles; Cements and concretes; Plastics and other artificial materials; Coatings and finishes eg paints, clear finishes, wood treatments materials Internal External historical Other Copper Periodic symbol: Cu. Density: 8930kg/m3 . Melting point: 1083°C. Thermal expansion: 0.0168mm/m/°C (20-100°). Tensile strength: 210 - 240 N/mm2 (soft - half hard). Hot and cold water pipework Varying diameters from 10-50mm. and a thickness of 0.5mm Also Calorifier, hot water cylinders Electrical and electronic cabling. Roof and cladding finish The copper is rolled to thicknesses ranging between 0.5 and 1.0mm (1.5 - 3.0mm for curtain walling) but a 0.6 - 0.7mm thickness is usually used for roofing. Allowing for seaming, 1m2 of copper roof weighs approximately 6.5kg. Use of copper pipe in the Domestic housing market has been replaced plastic pipework Roofing This market still exists although limited cladding finish have increased with use of lightweight building systems Also used as decorative finishes Cooking vessels Copper has also been used in the past for Waterproofing of boats. Task 2a (P1.2) From the materials above create a table to identifying the following properties and provide data where relevant Strength, Elasticity, Porosity and water absorption, Thermal and moisture movement, Thermal conductivity/resistivity, Electrical conductivity/resistivity, Durability, Workability, Density, Specific heat capacity, Viscosity Task 2b Rate which property are most important to material, discuss if necessary to clarify your rating Task 3 (1.3) Outline the use of construction material in the housing industry from the 1940 to the 1960 Comparing them with use of construction material 1970 to the 1990 And final what changes have been made in the last fifteen years For each period identify the main driving forces behind each of construction period Including any legislation or social events which you may feel relevant to your report. As well as details of the standard construction materials of the day (roof, walls, doors and window materials) As a guideline the following topics are suggested for inclusion in your report. Construction Refurbishment Maintenance Replacement Energy efficiency Environmental issues Use of renewable resources Task 4 (3.2) Integrate building services With respect to the services required to a UK commercial project, outline the utility services you would expect to find and identifying a rule of thumb as to capacity/sizes for the attached three story office block. Reference should be made to the building regulations were appropriate others sources of information such as the BSRIA and CIBSE End of Assignment.