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TU Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture) March 2015 1 | P a g e
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
Center for Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 [ARC 2513]
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite: Building Construction 1 [ARC 1223]
Semester: March 2015
Instructors: Ar Sateerah Hassan
Ar Chin Tuck Heng
Norita Johar
Ar Alice Lim
Module Synopsis
The subject aims to introduce structures as architecture by developing an understanding of the structural
systems in construction technology in a unique way in relation to historical and innovative buildings. Skeletal,
solid and surface construction systems are discussed and analyzed in terms of load and forces in a general term.
Projects based on topics covered during lectures provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge
gained as well as to further enhance their understanding of the topics.
Module Teaching Objectives
1. To develop an understanding of the structural systems in construction and its application in the building
industry.
2. To identify and apply knowledge of load and forces in analyzing structural possibilities in the structural
systems as part of the construction process
Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify basic structural systems in construction.
2. Recognize the implication of construction systems in design.
3. Compare solid, skeletal and surface construction systems.
4. Apply construction systems in design.
5. Differentiate solid, skeletal and surface construction systems in terms of loads and forces acting on its
structural elements.
6. Analyze the issues of strength, stiffness and stability of structures including modes of structural systems,
forces, stress and strain and laws of static.
Modes of Delivery
This is a 3 credit hour module conducted over a period of 14 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the form of
lectures, tutorials, self-directed study and on-line discussion. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module
is as follows:
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: 2 hours/week
Self-Study: 4 hours/week

Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate
Capabilities in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills of our
graduates.
Discipline Specific Knowledge
TGCs Acquired
Through Module
Learning Outcomes
1.0 Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice. 1,3,4
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of studies. -
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of studies. 2,5,6
Cognitive Capabilities
2.0 Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently. 2,4,6
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively. 6
2.3 Be intellectually engaged. -
3.0 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively. 1,5,6
3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions. 2,4,6
Soft Skills
4.0
Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various setting and modes. -
5.0 Interpersonal Skills
5.1 Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams. -
5.2 Understand and assume leadership. -
6.0 Intrapersonal Skills
6.1 Manage one self and be self-reliant. -
6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning. -
6.3 Embody Taylor's core values. -
7.0
Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1 Be aware and form opinions from diverse perspectives. -
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement. -
8.0 Digital Literacy
8.1
Effective use of information and communication (ICT) and related
technologies.
-

General Rules and Regulations
Late Submission Penalty
The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical
certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage
grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late.
A weekend counts as 1 day.
Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are
satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentations will result in zero mark for that presentation.
The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the
late submission was for a good reason.
Attendance, Participation and Submission of Assessment Components
Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as
absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your assessments. A minimum of
80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for the final examination and/or presentation.
Students will be assessed based on their performance throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend
and participate actively in class. Class participation is an important component of every module.
Students must attempt all assessment components. Failure to attempt all assessment components worth 20% or
more, including final exam and final presentation, will result in failing the module irrespective of the marks
earned, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment.
Plagiarism (Excerpt from Taylor’s University Student Handbook 2013, page 59)
Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not acknowledging the source,
is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University. "Work" includes written
materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and also includes films and computer
programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from published materials and other students’ works.
a. Published Materials
In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results
of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a
sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement.
Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from
another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student. While the former can be treated as a
simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination. Though most
assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should
keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in
their assignment. Note that plagiarism refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.
b. Other Students’ Work
Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However,
with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarising the work of other
students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two
students submit papers which are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalized.

Student Participation
Student participation is encouraged through various means. In this module, students have the opportunity to
participate in the following ways:
 Students’ ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.
 Student input is sought to understand their perspectives, ideas and needs in planning module revision.
 Students are offered opportunities to give feedback with the assurance that issues will be addressed in
response to that feedback.
 Students reflect on their performance in personal portfolios.
 Student evaluation allows their views and experiences about the sessions are actively sought and used as
an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.
Student-centered Learning (SCL)
The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of this method embodies most of
the principles known to improve learning and to encourage student’s participation. SCL requires students to be
active, RESPONSIBLE participants in their own learning and the teachers are to facilitate the students learning
process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site
visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. will be employed to facilitate the learning
process for the module.
In SCL students are to be:
 active in their own learning
 self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities
 able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace
 active knowledge seekers
 active players in a teamwork
TIMeS
TIMeS will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials,
project briefs, assignments and announcements.
Contact
Ar. Hjh Sateerah Hassan Sateerah.Hassan@taylors.edu.my
Office Hours
You are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the office
hours do not meet your schedule, notify the instructor and set appointment times as needed.
Types of Assessment and Feedback
Each student will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will
provide information to guide the student in the design/research process. This form of assessment will be
conducted through Interim Critique/Review sessions. Summative assessment will inform the student about the
level of understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of each project with form of a final
examination.

Assessments
Coursework
This module will be graded in the form of coursework and final examination. It consists of 2 projects, final
examination and a portfolio submission.
Project 1(40%): Skeletal Construction “Shelter For One” (Group/Individual)
Students will be required to produce a shelter based on the understanding of skeletal construction and its joints.
It should be made out of specific recycle materials that reflects the materials used in actual construction. The
shelter will be tested to determine its strength and students will be required to analyze the success or failure of
their shelter. Analysis should indicate the students understanding of skeletal construction, its joints, loads and
forces experienced in a skeletal structure.
Project 2(30%): Construction Model (Group/Individual)
The project will be based on the concept taught in class such as skeletal, solid and surface construction
methods. It will involve a relevant case study of a building of the student’s choice. Students will be required to
dissect a building of their choice and come up with an analysis of the construction methods used in the building.
The students’ analysis should comprise structural system, material, function and load distribution in the building.
Final Examination (30%)
The final examination is designed to assess the ability of the students in solving design, environmental and
technical issues related building materials. The format of the assessment will be in two components: multiple
choice question and essay writing.
Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio
The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in a
module and reflects a student’s acquisition of the Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate
Capabilities.
 For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure:
The TGC portfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in the
module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio
submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form.
 For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards:
Each students is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog.
The ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, and
culminates with a final Portfolio in printed form produced in the final semester. The printed Portfolio must
encapsulates the acquisition of Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities, and
showcase the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the programme.
Assessments Type Learning outcomes Marks Presentation Submission
Project 1
Group+individual
(30%+ 10%)
1,2,4 40%
Week 6
(Presentation
&Testing)
Week 6
(Report
Submission)
Project 2
Group+individual
(20%+ 10%)
2,3,4,5
30% Week 12 Week 12
TGC Portfolio Individual
1-6
Pass/Fail - Week 15
Final
Examination
Individual
1-6
30% -
Refer to Final
Examination
Timetable
Total - - 100% - -

Marks and Grading Table (Revised as per Programme Guide 2013)
Assessments and grades will be returned within two weeks of your submission. You will be given the grades and
necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:
Grade Marks
Grade
Points
Definition Description
A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding
capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of
module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base
A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good
Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity
and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues;
evidence of familiarity with the literature
B+ 70 – 74 3.33
Good
Evidence of grasp of module matter; critical capacity and
analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant
issues; evidence of familiarity with the literatureB 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.67
Pass
Evidence of some understanding of the module matter;
ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting
from his/her university experience
C+ 55 – 59 2.33
C 50 – 54 2.00
D+ 47 – 49 1.67
Marginal
Fail
Evidence of nearly but not quite acceptable familiarity
withsubject matter, weak in critical and analytical skills.
D 44 – 46 1.33
D- 40 – 43 1.00
F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter;
weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant
use of the literature
WD - - Withdrawn
Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid-
semester[refer to Description 1 below].
F(W) 0 0.00 Fail
Withdrawn after census date, typically mid semester[refer to
Description 2 below].
IN - - Incomplete
An interim notation given for a module where a student has
not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is
not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline
P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of practicum
AU - - Audit
Given for a module where attendance is for information only
without earning academic credit
Description 1: Week 3 to week 7 (inclusive) for long semester, or week 3 to week 5 (inclusive) for short
semester. A short semester is less than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship.
Description 2: After week 7 for long semester, or after week 5 for short semester. A short semester is
less than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship

Module Schedule
Week/Date Topics
Lecture Tutorial
Self-directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 1
24 Mar.
General introduction: Introduction to
Building Construction 2
Briefing Project 1: Skeletal Construction “
A Shelter For One”
Briefing of
Project 1
Info. retrieval
2 2 2h BL
Week 2
31 Mar.
(End of Week 2
- Last day to
add/drop a
module)
Lecture 1: Understanding of Loads and
Forces:
 Dead and live load.
 Compression, tension, shear,
torque, bending, forces.
 Moment.
 Stress
 Internal resisting force
 Depth / geometry
Discussion and tutorial for Project 1-
Understanding Forces in Skeletal
Structure
Project 1
Info retrieval/
Case Study
2 2
1h self-study + 1h
BL
Week 3
7 Apr.
Lecture 2: Introduction to skeletal
construction(Part 1)
 Three identifying elements: column,
beam and struts
 Design approaches.
 Precedents.
 Metal, iron, wrought iron, cast iron,
steel, trusses
 Timber, traditional construction,
trusses, details
Understanding Forces in Skeletal
Structure
Project 1 Info retrieval/
Case Study
2 2
( On line
discussion/forum)
Week 4
14 Apr.
Lecture 3: Introduction to skeletal
construction(Part 2):
 Prefabrication.
 Hierarchy.
 Primary, secondary and tertiary
elements.
 The frame and skin.
Skin – Inside, outside and within a frame.
Project 1
Project 1
Review
2 2
1h self-study + 1h
BL

Week/Date Topics/Readers
Lecture Tutorial
Self-
directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 5
21 Apr.
Discussion Project 1
Project 1
Project 1
Review
2 2
2h (BL)
Digital Upload
of document
and peer review
on draft – online
discussion )
Week 6
28 Apr.
Presentation & Submission of Project 1
Project 1
2 2
2h self-study
.+2h (BL)
Digital Upload
for presentation
and peer review
Week 7
5 May
(End of Week 7
- Last day for
subject/ module
withdrawal with
WD grade)
Lecture 4 : Solid Construction (Part 1)
Basic assumptions.
 Basic loading analysis.
 Well distributed loads.
 Well and moderately well distributed
loads.
 Focus loads.
Briefing Project 2: Understanding Forces
in Solid Structure and Surface Structure
Project 2 Info. retrieval
2 2
2h self-study
+2h (BL)
Online
discussion
following field
trip)
Week 8
12 May
(Online
Student
Registration)
Lecture 5 : Solid Construction (Part 2)
 Pilaster, buttressing.
 Lintel and corbelling.
 Type of arches.
 Stability – Tumbled in, battered,
flying buttress.
 Modular system
 Masonry brickwork, block work,
stone
Understanding Forces in Solid Structure
and Surface Structure
Project 2
Case study/
Info retrieval
2 2
( On line
discussion/
forum)
18 – 22 May
(Non-contact
week)
Mid-semester Break - - -

Week/Date Topics/Readers
Lecture Tutorial
Self-directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 9
26 May
(Last day for
Online Student
Registration)
Lecture 6: Introduction to surface
 Elements and components
 Design approaches
 Basic assumptions
 Precedents
 Cellular and curved structures.
 Limitations
Project 2
Case study/
Info retrieval
2 2 2h BL
Week 10
2 June
Lecture 7: Introduction to surface
 Folded plates, shells, domes.
 Membrane structures, air-inflated
structures
 Steel, concrete, plastics
 Distribution of loads.
Project 2
Project 2
Review
2 2 2h BL
Week 11
9 June
Discussion on Project 2
Project 2
Project 2
Review
2 2 2h BL
Week 12
16 June
Project 2 Final Review
Project 2
Project 2
Final Review
2 2 2h self-study
Week 13
23 June
Submission of Project 2
(23 June., 12 noon, C9 Lobby)
Submission
of Project 2
Submission
of Project 2
e-Portfolio
2 2
2h self-study
.+2h (BL)
Digital Upload for
presentation and
peer review
Week 14
30 June
Revision 2 2
1h self-study
.+3h (BL)
Rewind @ TIMeS
Week 15
7 July
(study leave)
Submission: TGC portfolio
- - TGC Portfollio
Week 16 Final Examination - - -
Note: The Module Schedule above is subject to change at short notice.

References
Main References:
1. Charleson, Andre W., 2006, Structure as Architecture. Architectural Press, UK
2. Ching, Francis D.K. 1991. Building Construction illustrated. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
3. Orton, Andrew. 2001, The Way We Build Now: Form Scale and Technique. Spon Press, London. Spon Press
4. Lyall, Sutherland, 2002. Remarkable Structures: Engineering Today’s Innovative Buildings.
Princeton Architectural Press, New York.
5. Simmon, H. Leslie. 2001. Construction: Principles, Materials and Method. 7th Edition. New York. John Wiley & Sons.
6. Wihide, Elizabeth. 2001. Materials: A Directory for Home Design. Quadrille Publishing Ltd, London.

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