University's Guidance on Cheating and PlagiarismFor courses accredited by professional bodies such as the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) there are some derogations from the standard regulations and these are detailed in Cheating and Plagiarism Both cheating and plagiarism are totally unacceptable and the University maintains a strict policy against them. It is YOUR responsibility to be aware of this policy and to act accordin...
Module’s Learning OutcomesModule’s Learning Outcomes LO1 Comprehensively manage land resources in urban development P LO2 Be able to critically identify and evaluate the environmental impact of development project LO3 Demonstrate the capability and skills to assess the environmental impact of urban development by following proper procedures LO4 Be able to identify the possibility and feasibility of various energy efficiency and...
Review the required readings in Unit 4 (Kopek, Chapter 5). Make a brief summary (notes) of the concepts related to Personal Space and Proxemics, Territoriality, and Crowding and Density. Consider how differences in culture, gender, age, and social status impact these concepts. Retain and refer to your notes as you complete the assignment Using found images of people in built environments (interior and exterior), create a visual study that documen...
Designing a Divided Rural Multilane HighwayYou are expected to answer to the questions provided in the following assignment. The assignment must be written/typed (e.g., using MS Word) as the answer to the questions. Any hand-written-note will not be assessed. Note that size of your answers is at your discretion but no more than 5 pages for all answers. Other materials more than 5 pages (e.g., supporting documents, calculations, or other figure...
Highway Design for Heavy Traffic VolumeYou are expected to answer to the questions provided in the following assignment. The assignment must be written/typed (e.g., using MS Word) as the answer to the questions. Any hand-written-note will not be assessed. Note that size of your answers is at your discretion but no more than 5 pages for all answers. Other materials more than 5 pages (e.g., supporting documents, calculations, or other figures/ta...
Experimental MethodologyThe aim of this assignment is to demonstrate the students� ability to produce a technical engineering report investigating steady fluid flow phenomena in open channels, using both laboratory experiments and computer simulations. As such, the assignment comprises two components: It is concerned with laboratory investigation of two methods of measuring open channel flow and hyd...
Heritage Value and Significance of St Mary the Virgin Church Appreciate the historical range & styles of built assets in the UK and their traditional materials & methods. Discuss the mechanisms of building failure and material decay. Evaluate the methods and techniques for investigating building defects Explain the importance of a systematic approach to facilities management. Critically discuss the refurbishment ...
Aim of Independent Engineering ProjectThe Project is seen as an important element of your specialist programme. It provides you with a challenge to identify and undertake a detailed study and present a major piece of independent work. It aims to develop your skills to work independently, researching a topic of your choice, in depth, using relevant concepts and techniques. The process is intended to allow you to develop skills relevant to a ca...
Background and Scope of the ProjectThe task is a 1,500 word (maximum) professional report, referenced appropriately, relating to the contractual issues, remedies and practical solutions which may be available to the project team to avoid delay or disruption due to the operation of a proposed construction site on a working academic campus. You are the client’s project manager on a project for the University of Portsmouth for the refurbis...
Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes On successful completion of the module you should be able to: Identify and create the safety, quality and other essential components involved in the establishment of a civil engineering management system. Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate management structures, techniques and procedures to a range of engineering, construction and operational situations. Work-based situation demonstrating the app...
Knowledge & Understanding: MLO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the work-based practice through the analysis and evaluation of research-based theory and relevant case studies, by formulating solutions to the effectiveand efficient delivery of construction engineering projects. Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities: MLO2 – Critically evaluate innovative approaches to product, process and services deli...
Technical ReportThe submission is in the form of a report. The report should be technical and written in a concise and formal business style. As such, your choice of font face and font size should contribute to the clarity of the information. The report should be wellstructured, using headings, sub-sections and paragraphs as appropriate and should contain the sketch of the main scenario of the project as or if available or provided. Any images...
Part 1 Site Visit PreparationYou are required to identify a construction site that you can visit on foot and as part of your permitted daily exercise routine. Your role will be to act as a CCS monitor identifying good and bad practice on site and prepare a report in the same format as a CCS report. In preparation for your site visit you should: Contact the site supervisor to advise that you will be observing and photographing the site. (n....
Assignment OverviewAs in the real world you will be dealing with ambiguous and uncertain situations and information. You will need to manage, mitigate and justify any assumptions according to your best professional understanding. Â You must deliver to your client a professional report that addresses their concerns and puts forward your suggested outline design / action plan with ways to implement that plan. Â It is import...
Learning OutcomesLearning outcomes Identify, classify and describe the performance of transport and environmental systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques. Understand system-engineering approaches and apply them for the development of conceptual transportation and environmental systems. Investigate and critically analyse transport scenarios by the identification of economic, technical and environ...