Site evaluation and site investigation.
-The methods of Site survey & Survey of existing buildings.
-Classification of soils.
-Methods of site investigation.
-Chemical composition of soils.
Forms of substructure.
-Effect of water and chemicals in the soils together with their temporary or permanent treatment.
-Soil type(s) and classification and characteristics.
-Contaminated soils, their disposal and permanent or temporary control.
-Form(s) of earthwork support required.
Foundations:
-Their alternative forms.
-Types and methods of selection.
-Factors which influence the selection.
-Including structural considerations.
-Control and regulations.
Forms of superstructure.
-Classification of soils.
-Methods of site investigation.
-Chemical composition of soils.
Forms of substructure.
-Effect of water and chemicals in the soils together with their temporary or permanent treatment.
-Soil type(s) and classification and characteristics.
-Contaminated soils, their disposal and permanent or temporary control.
-Form(s) of earthwork support required.
Foundations:
-Their alternative forms.
-Types and methods of selection.
-Factors which influence the selection.
-Including structural considerations.
-Control and regulations.
Forms of superstructure.
-Domestic external and internal walls.
-Domestic flat and pitched roof construction and coverings.
-Medium and long span construction.
-Industrial and commercial buildings.
Structural frames:
-Types (steel, concrete, timber) and their selection.
Cladding:
-Steel, plastic, concrete, glass, industrial and commercial roof construction and coverings, insulation, fire protection, corrosion and protection.
Finishes and services:
-Internal and external joinery and ironmongery.
-Internal structures.
-Internal finishes.
-Simple services installations.
Decay and deterioration of buildings.
-Steel, plastic, concrete, glass, industrial and commercial roof construction and coverings, insulation, fire protection, corrosion and protection.
Finishes and services:
-Internal and external joinery and ironmongery.
-Internal structures.
-Internal finishes.
-Simple services installations.
Decay and deterioration of buildings.
Analyses decay and deterioration of buildings:
-Causes of deterioration and decay of buildings and their components, ie human, chemical, atmospheric, structural, thermal, movement and fire.
Faults in design:
-Quality of work, Materials, their selection and use, systems, vandalism.
Maintenance:
-Routine maintenance works and adaptation works.
-Conservation of scarce materials.
-Routine cleaning.
-Cyclical and preventative maintenance.
-Cause and effect of dilapidation.
Demolition.
Faults in design:
-Quality of work, Materials, their selection and use, systems, vandalism.
Maintenance:
-Routine maintenance works and adaptation works.
-Conservation of scarce materials.
-Routine cleaning.
-Cyclical and preventative maintenance.
-Cause and effect of dilapidation.
Demolition.