Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 1

Code

ABEE2029

School

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn China

Summary

This module builds on level 1 design modules by introducing engineering concepts that inform and enrich the environmental performance of buildings. It covers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics (fluid properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics) and then explores some of these through the analysis of flow through piped water systems and the design of hot and cold water services.

Target Students

Architecture and Environmental Design Year 2 Students

Classes

• One 1-hour seminar each week for 5 weeks
• Three 1-hour practicums each week for 5 weeks
• One 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

Further Activity Detail: Laboratory class (two) timetabled locally.

Assessment

• 15% Coursework 1: Assignment
• 15% Report: 1500 word lab report
• 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour exam

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Fluid Mechanics i.e. Fluid properties, hydrostatics and basic fluid dynamics sufficient to allow an understanding of flow in piped water systems.

INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

This module equips students with the ability to make informed judgements the behaviour of fluids and to frame problems involving liquid flow in piped systems.

PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS

Experience of laboratory report writing. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
This module provides students with the ability to evaluate problems and identifysolutions using mathematical techniques.

This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to:
M1  Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critica awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering
M2  Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data
using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M3    Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M5    Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user,
business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards
M6    Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems
M7    Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts
M12    Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems
M13    Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations
M15    Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights.

Conveners

• Dr Liang Xia