Materials Technology

Synopsis

BPM115 Materials Technology provides students an insight into material properties and their applicability in different buildings, facilities and event venues. Key considerations may include speed of construction, balancing durability with expediency and even corporate image. Students learn to evaluate each material that may make up a component, and several sub-systems that may make up a system to serve a function within a building or during and event. Several systems (e.g weather screens, ventilation fans) would be used to illustrate these considerations so as to demonstrate the rationale for selecting certain materials.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Properties of Major Classes of Materials and Performance of Materials
Roles of Building Materials
Classifications of Building Materials
Need for Intervention
Main Considerations in Material Selection
Understanding Building Failures
Material Selection in a Tender Process
Quality Assurance and Control
Handing Over Protocol
Alternative Building Structures
Green Building Systems
Building Systems Function

Learning Outcome

Define quality assurance/control in the application of material
Describe the major classes of materials for structure and architectural materials
Indicate the major strengths/weaknesses of common materials
List the different criteria in the procurement and selection of material in a project
Explain the inter-dependability with other discipline in the management of a building
Discuss alternative materials
Demonstrate an ability to recommend materials selection for a built environment project
Appraise the quality of material used in a project

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Materials Technology