Semester:

8

Course Code:

CE5080

Course Name:

Building Services Engineering

Credit Value:

2 (Notional hours: 100)

Prerequisites:

None

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Practical hrs.

Assignment hrs.

Independent Learning & Assessment hrs.

24

1

-

10

65

Course Aim: To impart knowledge on planning, implementation, and operational aspects of building services engineering.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢      discuss the civil engineering implications in providing building services.

➢      appreciate the safety and security aspects of the buildings during operations.

➢      demonstrate options available in providing different building services.

Course Content:

➢      Introduction: Introduction to building services engineering and the role of construction engineer on planning, implementation, and operational aspects of building services.

➢      HVAC Systems and thermal comfort, Lighting, Acoustics

➢      Plumbing: Water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, waterproofing, gas.

➢      Solid waste management

➢      Fire and safety, lightning protection, security surveillance systems

➢      Electromechanical systems: Wiring systems, elevators, escalators, fire systems, building energy management.

➢      Introduction to Building Management Systems (BMS)

➢      Preventive and corrective maintenance operations

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, group exercises

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

40%

Final Assessment

60%

Details:

Assignments 30%

Quizzes 10%

Theory (%)

60

Practical (%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢      Jackie Portman. (2016). Building Services Engineering: After Design, During Construction, John Wiley & Sons.

➢      Chadderton, D. V. (2007). Building services engineering, 5th edn, Taylor & Francis.