Building Diagnostics

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1392 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Management, Built Environment

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

FMT309 Building Diagnostics will provide students an insight on the building defects commonly found in buildings in this course. These include structural and architectural defects, building envelope and waterproofing. This course will also cover defects and recommend solutions for repair, replacement and improvements.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to Building Maintenance
Causes of Common Structural and Architectural Defects in Building
Building Envelope
Cladding
Roof
Waterproofing
Structural Appraisal
Architectural Appraisal
Investigation
Diagnosis of Defects
Defects Rectification Strategies
Solutions for Repair, Replacement and Improvements

Learning Outcome

Interpret the diagnosis of defects
Discuss causes of common defects in buildings
Recommend solutions for repair, replacement and improvements
Design remedial solutions
Examine buildings, organize and conduct defect diagnosis
Formulate defect rectification strategies

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Building Diagnostics