detailed curriculum construction technology

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - NVQ LEVEL 5

MODULE STRUCTURE SEMESTER 1 Module Code Module TitleLectures/Tutorials (Hrs)Practicals/Design/site visits (Hrs)

F45C001M01 Mathematics for Construction Technology10010

F45C001M02 Technical Drawing6030

F45C001M03 Structural Mechanics7020

F45C001M04Hydraulics I6020

F45C001M05Construction Materials 70 15

F45C001M06 Surveying & Leveling 40 80

EMPM01Manage workplace information 30 25

EMPM02 Manage workplace communication2020

Total450220

MODULE STRUCTURE SEMESTER 2 Module Code Module TitleLectures/Tutorials (Hrs)Practicals/Design/site visits (Hrs)

F45C001M07 Soil Mechanics 60 20

F45C001M08 Construction Planning 6020

F45C001M09 Building Technology I 6020

F45C001M10Preparing Bill of Quantities, Budgeting & Estimating2550

F45C001M11Highway Technology I 5030

F45C001M12 Water supply, Drainage & Sewerage Technology-16020

F45C001M13Irrigation Technology -15015

EMPM03Plan work to be performed at workplace 3025

Total395200

Module Title

Mathematics for construction technology I

Module Code

F45C001M01

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U03, F45T001U11, F45T001U22, F45T001U23

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Apply basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry in construction applications relevant to the supervisory level Apply calculus in situations related to construction Use graphical techniques and basic statistics in decision making and problem solving situations

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Use relevant mathematical concepts in construction related applications Perform calculations in engineering applications Draw, analyse and interpret charts and graphs related to construction Apply statistical concepts in decision making and problem solving

Learning Content /Topics

Algebra; Reviewing solving of simple and quadratic equations Identify types of units of measurement related to the construction applications, converting given units to those required for use in formula Calculation of perimeter, area and volume of simple geometric shapes using appropriate formula Algebraic relationships, simplification of algebraic formula, substitution in algebraic formulas Exponential & logarithmic expressions Obtaining the end result by using data on appropriate formula Basic concept of matrices (up to 3 x 3 matrices)Trigonometry; Trigonometric properties of triangles Trigonometric ratios for angles Solution of triangles using Sine and Cosine rules Solutions for trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functionsGeometry; Quadrilaterals and areas, Cartesian coordinates Locus of an equation, locus of a point Introduction to geometrical figures -straight line, circle, triangle, cone etc Characteristics of straight line, parabolic & hyperbolic curves, spirals and standard equations used Coordinate geometry of parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, spiral and their applicationsGraphical Techniques; Basic concepts in drawing graphs (scales, axes, gradients, intercepts) Determination of gradient & intercept of a straight line, identifying the trends indicated by the slope or gradient of a graph Upper and lower limits of acceptability applicable to data entered on a graph or chart Drawing lines of best fit Uses of charts and tables and their interpretation Drawing of graphs in log and semi-log scalesCalculus; Limits of functions The concept of implicit and explicit functions The rules of differentiation, differentiate various types of functions Methods of integration, integrate various types of functions Obtaining the integral of a function Applications of Simpsons Rule and Prismoidal formula Applications related to calculus equations of tangents & normals, stationary points & curve sketching, rates of change, rectilinear motion, maxima and minima, distances travelled etc.Statistics; Probability Measures of central tendency mean, median and mode Measures of variation range, fractiles, variance, standard deviation Normal distribution curve and its applications Applications of descriptive statistics in construction

Practical

Computation of relevant data using spreadsheet software

Module Title

Technical drawing

Module Code

F45C001M02

Related Unit/s

F45T001U03, F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,F45T001U11, F45T001U13, F45T001U16, F45T001U17, F45T001U22, F45T001U23,F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to Prepare working sketches and simple drawings related to construction work according to requirements and standards Apply the information obtained from construction drawings for constructionrelated work

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to Interpret information from construction drawings Prepare working sketches according to the given drawings Prepare construction and related drawings according to requirements and standards both manually and using computer software


Introduction to technical drawings, standards, notations and conventions used Types of drawings (mechanical & construction drawings, component drawings, site plans, structural drawings, service drawings, architectural drawings, shop drawings, details & finishes drawings, as-built drawings etc.) Drawing instruments, sizes & types of drawing papers Layout of drawings scales, spacing Line types and lettering Basic geometrical constructions: point, straight line, angles, polygon etc. Tangencies Conic sections Spiral of Archimedes, Involutes, Cycloid, Helix Introduction to projections: perspectives, parallel projections Introduction to CAD Drawing the following both manually and using CAD software Mechanical drawings (component drawings, assembly drawings etc) Building and Civil engineering drawings (site plans, sections, elevations, structural drawings, shop drawings, detail drawings, as-built drawings etc) Service drawings (Electrical circuit drawings, Plumbing drawings etc) Interpret Architectural drawings Interpret information from necessary drawings related to construction process

Practical

Manual drawing practice Drawing using CAD software

Module Title

Structural mechanics

Module Code

F45C001M03

Related Unit/sF45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10, F45T001U16, F45T001U17, F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Demonstrate the understanding of principles of statics Demonstrate the understanding of the stability of simple structures Identify strength characteristics of engineering materials and their applications

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Demonstrate the understanding of the structural behavior of different elements under loads Analyze stability of simple structures Determine strength characteristics of common engineering materials using laboratory testing


Introduction to structures; purpose and function of structures, structural elements, types of supports, type of structures such as framed, load bearing, cables, membrane etc., types of loads; statically determinate and indeterminate structures Principles of statics ;force, moment of a force, resultant of a system of parallel forces, equilibrium of force systems, calculation of support reactions for simply supported and cantilever beams, structures and equilibrium Stress and strain; direct stress in tension and compression, shear stress inshear and torsion, direct strain, shear strain, stress-strain relationships (Hooks law and Youngs modulus), strain energy, strain energy in simple tension or compression, deflections in axially loaded columns Normal force, shear force and bending moment diagrams; types of load, normal force, shear force, bending moment, sign conventions Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams carrying concentrated loads, uniformly distributed loads, combined concentrated and uniformly distributed loads, principle of superposition Simple bending theory, structural importance of sections, neutral axis, section modulus, second moment of area, radius of gyration, load/shear force/bending moment relationships Influence lines for beams Properties of engineering materials; ductility, brittleness, elasticity, plasticity, thermal behaviour etc., Stress-strain curves, strain hardening, creep & relaxation, fatigue Testing of engineering materials; tensile tests, compression tests, bending tests, shear tests, hardness tests, impact tests etc.

Practical

Determination of bending moment & shearing force of beams Tensile testing of steel Impact testing Hardness testing

Module Title

Hydraulics - I

Module Code

F45C001M04

Related Unit/s

F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10, F45T001U16,F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Demonstrate the understanding of the basic theories of hydraulics Apply theories to simple practical problems in construction

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Understand the behaviour of flow through hydraulic systems Carry out simple calculations related to flow of fluids Solve simple problems with respect to flow in hydraulic systems Measure flow of fluids


Introduction to hydraulics and its applications in construction Fluid properties; fluid pressure and measurement, pressure gauges, pressure variation with depth, forces exerted on vertical & inclined surfaces, total thrust & centre of pressure, applications in construction Energy and concept of head, Bernoullis equation and its applications, variation of components of head along pipes, introduction to loss coefficients Flow through orifices, jets, weirs and notches, flow measurements and equations for discharge, applications Forced vortex motion and its applications Uniform flow in open channels, Chezy formula, Mannings formula and applications, flow measurement in open channels, applications

Practical

Determine the centre of pressure of fully or partially submerged plane surfaces Determination of metacentre and metacentric height Study of flow through orifices Study of flow through V-notches Determination of characteristics of forced vortex motion Study characteristics of open channel flow

Module Title

Construction materials

Module Code

F45C001M05

Related Unit/s

F45T001U02, F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,F45T001U12, F45T001U13, F45T001U15, F45T001U16, F45T001U17, F45T001U22,F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Demonstrate the understanding of the properties of common construction materials and their applications in the construction industry Ensure that material conform to the relevant standards and specifications Monitor usage, storage and transportation of construction materials

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Classify readily available and manufactured construction materials Select appropriate materials in various construction applications Select transporting methods according to type and requirement, following necessary safety measures Select stocking methods and handling methods according to type and availability Identify and perform required testing for conformity according to requirements


Introduction to construction materials, their properties and the materials related factors that influence the performance of a structure Properties of construction materials, their specifications and the standards of quality for construction, preservation methods and the applications in the construction industry Water and cement, lime, sand, aggregates Lime / cement mortar Concrete Bricks, blocks, stone Timber Metals & alloys Roofing materials: tiles, coated profiled steel sheets, asbestos cement sheets etc Paints, plastics, P.V.C, polymer adhesives and coatings Glass, insulating materials, filler materials Geo-textiles, asphalt and bituminous binders and mixtures Quality control of construction materials Standards of material testing Control tests such as gradation, plastic index, liquid limit, bearing capacity etc Control tests on finished basic materials such as steel, cement, timber etc Introducing control tests on semi finished material product such as deflection test on a lamp post, load tests on hume-pipes Destructive and non-destructive tests Identification of alternative materials for construction according to requirements and specifications Stocking, handling & transportation of materials

Practical

Cement: Initial and final setting time, air permeability test Bricks: Compressive strength, water absorption, measurement of dimensions Testing of timber (compression, bending, density, moisture content etc)

Module Title

Surveying and leveling

Module Code

F45C001M06

Related Unit/s

F45T002U01, F45T002U03, F45T002U04, F45T002U07, F45T002U08, F45T002U09,F45T002U10, F45T002U13, F45T002U22, F45T002U23, F45T002U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Perform land surveying to identify the topography of the site, locate existing structures and others such as service lines Establish points/levels and set out the structures according to the drawings/ specifications under instruction

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Interpret site setting out plan and drawings Apply land surveying principles to construction work Set out structures according to drawings, specifications and instructions Ensure accuracy of survey by cross checks Collect, record and analyse data Plot survey plans and layouts using recorded data


Introduction to surveying and levelling Chain surveying: field equipment used in chain surveying, planning andconducting a survey, problems encountered, mistakes and errors, lengthmeasurement with steel band and application of corrections, recording ofdata Preliminary plan drawing: plan drawing & lettering procedures, drawing &lettering instruments, Introduction to plane co-ordinates, grids. principle ofscales, reading and interpretation of plans and maps, determination/ computation of areas from a map/plan Traverse surveying: principles and theodolite traversing Theodolite and its adjustments, Traversing with theodolite, recording of data, computation, closing error and its adjustment, plotting of theodolite surveys Levelling: level and its adjustments, principles of levelling, recording andreducing of levels, profiles and cross sections, sources of error and precautions for eliminating such effects, corrections for curvature and refraction, reciprocal levelling, contouring Measurement of area; use of Planimeter Measurement of volume; computation from cross sections, contours and spot heights Setting out: setting out for the construction of buildings, roads in cut and fill, dam embankments Use of EDM instruments: Total station instrument Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) Safe work practices related to surveying and levelling

Practical

Survey of a given land:- Select suitable methods for survey according to the given land area to be surveyed- Organise the survey and taking measurements as required and record measurements- Draw the plans Setting out of structures:- Collect necessary information as required for setting out structures- Identify any deviations between the existing ground condition and the designed- Make joint measurement and record levels and dimensions of existing works and proposed setting outs- Select equipment considering the scope of the project/structure and transfer them to site- Select labourers qualitatively and quantitatively, to suit the task- Obtain other resources following the established procedures- Refer National Bench Marks/coordinates as necessary- Establish base line/ check points/reference points /levels/lines as per the drawings and establishing the required points- Ensue the accuracy of the survey with cross checks and joint measurements- Record according to standard procedures

Module Title

Manage workplace information

Module Code

EMPM01

Related Unit/s

EMPU01

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Make use of information and information systems to carry out organizational functions Make use of information and information systems to enhance workplace performance

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Explain the importance of ICT tools in promoting the productivity of the organization Describes the purpose of establishing ICT tools and strategies in enhancing the performance at workplace Apply Information skills to enhance the productivity of the organization


Identification of documentation requirements Selecting and/or collecting required documentation Documentation procedures and methods Completing /perfecting documentation Reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications Interpretation of all applicable laws, policies and procedures relevant to enterprise Computer and information system usage Forecasting Techniques Forecasting Software Mathematical Modelling Data Collection Techniques for Market Research The range of analytical techniques appropriate for analysis of information The influence of human factors on information analysis Conducting and recording of performance evaluations

Module Title

Manage workplace communication

Module Code

EMPM02

Related Unit/s

EMPU02

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Apply communication skills to maintain effective workplace performance Adjust to diverse situations at workplace, through effective manipulation of communication skills

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Identify the essential components of an efficient communication system Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication Use all channels of communication equally well Use common computer applications to collect, analyze and maintain essential data and information required to perform and enhance day to day activities of the organisation Contributes to the overall growth and productivity development of the organization


Basic communication models - (Reference to 2 typical models) Principles of effective, interactive communication Barriers to effective communication and distortions in the communication process Personal values and communication Policies of the organization relevant to information and communication function Protocol and Procedures of the organization Importance of ICT tools in promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization Common computer applications Importance of networking in day to day activities of the organization

Module Title

Soil mechanics

Module Code

F45C001M07

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U04, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10, F45T001U13,F45T001U15, F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Demonstrate an understanding of the composition, classification, structure and properties of soil and their applications in construction Analyse general cases of construction where the influence of soil properties and soil mechanics are significant & identify the optimum solutions Assist in soil investigations for feasibility analysis

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Identify the composition, classification, structure and properties of soil and apply them in civil engineering practices Analyse soil conditions, soil water , soil stresses, compressibility of soil and their effects on the stability of soil Acquire the basic laboratory & field testing skills required to determine soilproperties Collect, record and analyse data related to site investigations Present data according to requirements


Importance of soil mechanics for civil engineering Properties of soil and their relevance to practical applications: three phase soil model, water content, void ratio, porosity, dry density, bulk density, specific gravity, degree of saturation Classification of soils & soil tests: course & fine soils, classification systems including Unified Soil Classification System, grading curves & grading characteristics, sieve analysis, hydrometer test, plasticity limits, Atterberg limits test Compaction characteristics of soils, compaction curve, optimum water content & maximum dry density, compaction effort, Standard and modified Proctor compaction tests, measurement of field compaction, specifications related to compaction work Soil water: effective stress & pore water pressure, stress distributions in soils Permeability of soils: water table, coefficient of permeability, permeabilitytests (constant head & falling head methods), applications of Darcys equation, seepage & flow nets, well pumping Methods of site explorations: borings (trial pits, wash & auger borings),sampling & testing Data collection, analyzing & presenting according to the requirements (related to site investigations, soil tests etc)

Practical

Properties of soils: determining moisture content, dry density & specific gravity of soil Classification of soils: Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Hydrometer test, Visual Classification Permeability: Constant and Falling head permeability tests Compaction: Standard Proctor Compaction Test, Sand Cone Test Drawing of flow nets

Module Title

Construction planning

Module Code

F45C001M08

Related Unit/s

F45T001U02, F45T001U05, F45T001U06, F45T001U11, F45T001U13, F45T001U14,F45T001U18, F45T001U19, F45T001U20

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Organise a construction site to be ready for construction in accordance with the Ordinance / Acts and relevant regulations for safety and the environment. Plan construction activities of building and civil engineering structures Develop work programmes

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Prepare bar charts and other work programmes Organise facilities on a construction site to be ready for construction Assign human and other resources to tasks according to the requirement of the project Prepare resource schedules Supervise use of resources to comply with project objectives Demonstrate the understanding of quality standards and safe working standards in construction


Organisation and its environment for managing construction activities Organization structures, site organization charts for small scale, medium scale and large scale construction projects Importance of work supervision to ensure quality Identifying the requirements for engineering investigation and site mobilisation Planning of site facilities and site layout Construction of access roads and internal roads Demolition of existing structures Erection of temporary buildings for accommodation, administration, security purposes etc. Site services to be provided such as water, electricity, telephone, waste disposal etc Storing yards for materials Designing and erecting of temporary workshops/ laboratories for the use of mechanical plant and testing of materials and equipment as per the industry standards Establishing security systems Arranging suitable dump sites for unsuitable material/ refuse, in concurrence with client and land owners Provision for vehicles, plant & machinery Provisions for health and safety Site office organization responsibilities of site personnel, documents and records maintained at the site office Stores management at site Identification of activities for building and civil engineering projects developing Work Breakdown Structures Understanding specifications for work Construction planning introduction to planning tools ( Gantt charts, Network diagrams, critical path methods (CPM), PERT networks etc) Gantt chart as a planning tool uses, advantages & disadvantages, developing Gantt charts Critical path networks as a planning tool - uses, advantages & disadvantages, developing networks charts, analysing of critical path networks, identification of critical path, use of critical path in decision making Introduction to resource scheduling preparation of resource schedules, scheduling materials, equipment, labour as per the project scope andconstruction schedules Resource histograms, resource smoothening Human resource allocations as per construction schedules Supervise procurement of materials, equipment as per project requirement and the construction work schedule Methods for handling, storage and transportation of materials Methods for issuing materials (first-in first-out, last-in first-out etc.) Occupational health and safety at a construction site- development of safety plans, identification of relevant standards, provisions and specifications

Practical

Development of work programmes, bar charts, network diagrams, schedules manually and using computer software Site investigations Monitoring of construction programme

Module Title

Building technology - I

Module Code

F45C001M09

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U02, F45T001U03, F45T001U04, F45T001U06, F45T001U07,F45T001U12, F45T001U13, F45T001U14, F45T001U15, F45T001U16, F45T001U17

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Supervise the construction of buildings and the related activities Supervise the provision of building utility services and other essential services

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Demonstrate the understanding of Sri Lankan construction industry and the basic requirements of a construction project Apply specifications, laws & regulations in construction related workappropriately Supervise different processors, techniques and methods used in construction of buildings and the provision of building utility services Identify problem situations and the means of overcoming them related tobuilding construction


Introduction to Construction Industry History of Sri Lankan construction industry, construction industry andassociated institutions, building projects, building project team, clientrequirements and the brief, the design phase; the building design team;architectural and structural design considerations Specifications, laws and regulations related to building work (SLS conditions, BS codes, ICTAD specifications, UDA regulations etc.), statutory requirementsConstruction of buildings Introduction to types of buildings and building elements, roof, floor systems, columns, load bearing walls, structural frames, foundations Site selection and site evaluation Preliminary works in a construction project Building setting out Earthworks: excavation and filling, safety measures of rock blasting, providing trench supports (shoring) Construction of foundations: types of shallow & deep foundations, formwork, reinforcements, dewatering, method and sequence of construction Basement construction Marking and setting of walls using bricks, stone, blocks, reinforced cementconcrete, pre-cast hollow concrete etc. and supervise construction work,selection of bonding patterns, mortars with cement & lime as per workability requirements, measures for checking quality of materials for walls, openings in walls; doors, windows, arches etc., plastering and types of wall finishes and cladding Methods and the process of ground floor construction including types of ground floors Forms of roof structure and roof covering used in construction Types of floor and ceiling finishes Multi storey buildings; upper floors construction, staircase construction Framed buildings; steel/concrete framed structures, components and their stability, construction techniques, formwork, reinforcement details in concrete Construction of partitionsUtility services Water supply, waste and sewerage disposal in buildings Introduction to supply, purification and distribution of water in buildings, capacity of storage tanks, house connections and plumbing, sanitary connection and fixtures, roof plumbing systems Rain water harvesting House drainage and drainage installations for small building schemes Waste water, sewerage and storm water disposal systems in buildings, conventional treatment and disposal methods, on-site sanitation facilities for buildings Refuse disposal in buildings

Practical

Visits to building construction sites

Module Title

Preparing bill of quantities, budgeting & estimating

Module Code

F45C001M10

Related Unit/s

F45T001U11, F45T001U20

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Develop budgets for construction projects Prepare Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) for construction projects Prepare estimates for construction projects at pre- contract stage

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Appreciate the importance of referring current market prices, cost indicespublished by ICTAD for construction resources Interpret relevant drawings, contract documents and specifications Identify financial and cost components Identify rates and quantities Take off measurements Analyse quantities and method of construction Identify the BOQ Price the BOQ, develop the estimate and budget


Introduction to quantity surveying Introduction to Bill of Quantities and its components Tender documents: contract terms & conditions, & specifications, BOQ and tender drawings Introduction to types of contracts and their requirements Main activities, sub activities and related cost components with reference to time Activities to be carried out by sub contractors and specialist contractors asper contract Relevant subsidiary cost items in relation to project with reference to time. Introduction to schedule of rates, rates for activities, material costs, transport, wastage etc, rates for labour, production rates, wages etc preparation of rates, rate analysis of rates for work items, Estimating: approximate estimating; cube method, square method, unitmethod, approximate quantities method etc Necessity for Standard Methods of Measurement Methods of measurement and taking off quantities for civil engineering andbuilding works Preliminary work items taking off the measurements from the approved drawings, work units for each item of work as per SLS 573, CESMM3 preparation of Taking-Off sheets, conventional mensuration techniques Measurement as per Standard Methods of Measurement substructure Site investigation Surveying & levelling, site clearing excavation, earthwork & sub-structure Foundations etc. Measurement as per Standard Methods of Measurement superstructure- Concrete, masonry, roof, steelwork- Floor, finishes, woodwork, doors, partitions, ceilings- Glazing, painting etc.

Practical

Taking off quantities Pricing BOQ Preparing estimates & budgets

Module Title

Highway technology - I

Module Code

F45C001M11

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U02, F45T001U03, F45T001U08, F45T001U14, F45T001U15,F45T001U22

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Plan and conduct road surveys Select and ensure the quality of materials used for road construction Supervise the construction of roads and related structures

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Demonstrate the understanding of types and components of roads/highways Select suitable materials for road construction Supervise the road construction operations Assist in testing of materials


Road system in Sri Lanka, classification of roads Highway planning: planning procedure; surveys Highway alignment: factors controlling alignment. Stages of the process, final location and detailing, realignment projects. Components of a highway system (pavement, shoulders, marking, drainage, lighting, guide rails etc), types of road pavements (flexible and rigid) Flexible highway systems: Structural elements of a highway pavement, materials used for the construction of a highway, highway constructionprocedure, causes of structural failure in pavements, basic concepts of highway maintenance Types of road construction materials, soil as a road construction material,soil survey, soil classification, effect of moisture on soil properties, Atterberg limits Aggregates for road construction: types of road aggregates, aggregateproperties - shape, texture, gradation, strength, resistance to abrasion,resistance to polishing, soundness, specific gravity etc. , testing of aggregates, blending of aggregates. Bituminous road binders: types of binders, forms of bitumen - penetrationgrade, cutback bitumen, bitumen emulsions, preparation of cutbacks andemulsions, properties of bitumen - penetration, softening point, viscosity,ductility, flash and fire, durability etc, testing of bitumen, bituminous mixes,properties of asphalt concrete mixes, asphalt concrete mix design Highway construction - selecting base and sub base material, sub gradestabilisation and compaction, testing of sub grade materials, selection anddecision on borrow pits, using mass-haul diagrams, construction and backfilling

Practical

Los Angeles Abrasion Value test for aggregates California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test for aggregates Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) test Testing of penetration, viscosity, ductility, softening point and flash point for bitumen

Module Title

Water supply, drainage & sewerage technology - I

Module Code

F45C001M12

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U03, F45T001U09, F45T001U14, F45T001U15, F45T001U23

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Determine capacity requirements of a water supply, drainage & sewerage Supervise the operation and maintenance of water supply, drainage andsewerage systems

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Identify the requirements for water supply, drainage & sewerage Supervise the construction of water supply drainage & sewerage systems Maintain water supply drainage & sewerage systems and related appurtenances


Water supply

Design of water supply systems types of systems and their components,forecasting of average per capita water consumption and peak domestic water demand, forecasting of industrial, commercial and agricultural water demand, other basic design data required, service level Sources of water supply - ground water and surface water, their characteristics, rain water harvesting Intake structures - ground water intakes - bored / drilled wells, calculation of yield, surface water intakes Pumps - types of pumps (displacement, centrifugal, airlift, hydraulic etc.), their capacities and efficiencies, operational characteristics, advantage and disadvantages Transmission and distribution of water - different types of transmission devices and their effects including strength considerations. Types, layout & design of distribution systems, sizing of pipes, use of Hazen William formula, pipe material and jointing Distribution reservoirs storage capacity, types of reservoirs Types of valves and water meters, their uses and maintenance Drainage & sewerage

Types of waste water (domestic and industrial) and their characteristics,measurement of strength of waste water (BOD and COD tests), hazardouswaste Nature and characteristics of liquid / semi liquid waste, collection in urbanareas, sanitary sewage and storm sewage, conveyance systems of sewage Sewerage systems (separate and combined etc.), design of seweragesystems, sewer sections, sewer materials and specific properties, designdimensions of sewers, quantity of sewage, construction procedure of sewer systems, testing and back filling, sewer appurtenances Surface and storm water drainage, quantity of storm water, storm water sewer systems, surface drains for sullage and rain water in urban areas, runoff coefficients self cleansing velocity, methods of laying and aligning sewers Sewer appurtenances: man holes, their sizes and spacing, storm water inlets and types, catch basins. Waste and its transmission- pumps and types, Need for pumping, types ofpumping stations, capacity maintenance of sewerage systems - problemsand hazards, cleaning equipment and machinery, safety equipment

Practical

Visit to a water treatment/waste water treatment plants

Module Title

Irrigation technology - I

Module Code

F45C001M13

Related Unit/s

F45T001U01, F45T001U10, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Appreciate the importance of irrigation schemes for Sri Lanka Identify the components of irrigation systems according to therequirements Prepare preliminary designs for minor irrigation systems Understand water management activities for small irrigation systems

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Measure rainfall & calculate run off Make necessary calculations for design of small irrigation systems Assist in selecting water sources and supervise water extraction Supervise water management activities


Introduction to ancient irrigation systems of Sri Lanka, recent developments in irrigation works, examples of major and minor irrigation systems, gravity and lift irrigation systems Rainfall and runoff; hydrological cycle, precipitation and measurement ofrainfall, mean rainfall on catchments, run off measurement, surface run offhydrograph, unit hydrograph Introduction to sources of water supply - Introduction to Ground water /surface water / pervious and impervious stratums, rain water harvesting Crop water requirement ; potential & actual evapotranspiration,measurement and estimation, crop ware requirements, soil moisturecalculations, growth stages & crop factors, field capacity, permanent wilting point, available moisture, soil water release curve Irrigation systems types and components of irrigation systems Irrigation requirements; farm losses, conveyance losses, irrigationefficiency, distribution efficiency, conveyance efficiency, effective rainfall,irrigation duty, cropping patterns and crop calendar, irrigation scheduling Minor irrigation works; yield computations, reservoir capacity, areacapacitystudies, water balance study, design considerations of tank bunds, spillways, sluices

Practical

Visits to irrigation projects/dam sites etc

Module Title

Planning and scheduling work at workplace

Module Code

EMPM03

Related Unit/s

EMPU03

Module Aim(s)

To enable the students to: Plan and schedule work to be performed at workplace Assign work to workers based on assessment of competencies / workcapacities of individual workers/working team Predict likely problems / probable changes that would come up inimplementation of planned schedule

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to: Prepare a work schedule for a given work situation Determine work priorities as per predetermined criteria such as goals, targets and organizational requirements Develop a plan (process) to complete work to be done in a given situation Assess competencies of individual workers before assigning work


Goals and Objectives of the organization Planning priorities Plans related to work and related activities at workplace Systems, procedures and processes relevant to the organization Quality and continuous improvement processes applied within theorganization Company specific performance standards Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice /Codes of ethics Frontline management roles applicable to team management Manufacturer s specifications and product specifications Standard specifications of commonly used materials Simple planning techniques/methods - ( two to three common techniques/methods) Forecasting Techniques /methods Time management techniques Competency assessment methods

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