Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 2

Code

ABEE3018

School

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

The module aims to develop an awareness of fluid mechanics and its application within building environment engineering. Upon successful completion of this module, students are expected to be familiar with the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and their application to practical problems in building environment design.

Target Students

Architecture and Environmental Design year 3 Students

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 3 weeks
• One 2-hour laboratory each week for 12 weeks

Assessment

• 30% Laboratory Report: Lab report
• 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour exam

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding of fluid mechanics relating to buildings and the environment

B. Intellectual skills ability to make informed judgements about the importance of various parameters in complex flow problems and thereby simplify the problems to an acceptable engineering level

C. Professional skills experience of laboratory report writing

D. Transferable skills application of B) above, to general engineering problems.

With reference to the 2003 ARB criteria, the following learning outcomes will have been introduced, practiced, or been assessed on successful completion of this module:
Technology and Environment
a) Students are assessed on their understanding of the theory underpinning the design of ventilation systems used to maintain air quality and provide cooling in buildings
c) The module introduces the opportunities for harnessing the wind within the context of the built environment as well as potential associated risks
d) Students are introduced to the importance of passive ventilation and wind driven renewable energy as part of a wider sustainability strategy
f) Students practice exploring the relationship between the materiality and design of buildings with reference to the integration of ventilation systems
Communication
This module is assessed in part using coursework that requires students to communicate clearly using numerical, graphic and written media

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 critical 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.

The module also contributes to C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, C7, C12, C13, C15.

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 critical 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 Isaac Yu Fat Lun