Design Studies (civil)

Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

1000EXQ Design studies (Civil)

Assignment Brief

Module Title

Design Studies (civil)

Ind/Group

Individual

Cohort

Sept

Module Code

1000EXQ

Coursework Title (e.g. CWK1)

Portfolio

Hand out date:

20/01/2020

Lecturer

Ahmed Al-Mallak

Due date and time:

01/04/2020

Moodle: 18:00:00

Estimated Time (hrs): 65

Word Limit*: N/A

Coursework type:

Portfolio

90% of Module Mark

Submission arrangement online via CUMoodle:

File types and method of recording: PDF upload to Moodle.

Mark and Feedback date (DD/MM/YY): 26/04/2020

Mark and Feedback method (e.g. in lecture, written via Gradebook): written via gradebook and

Assignment section on Moodle.

Resit Coursework:

If you get less than 40% in this assignment you will need to resit in the next semester.

For the re-assessment of 1000EXQ Portfolio, you should improve your initial attempt to a satisfactory

level using the feedback provided (on CU Moodle). Your resit attempt should address all feedback

comments which may include conducting further analysis, incorporating additional literature,

strengthening your academic argument and improving the format and/or structure of your work.

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Demonstrate a general understanding of the design process from concept ideas through to

detailing

2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic building surveying and measuring techniques to record

existing building layouts as an aid to the preparation of existing and proposed construction

documents, and schematic structural designs.

3. Identify key traditional construction techniques through sketching and modelling.

4. Illustrate through a series of computer drawing and sketching exercises how the use of scale

differs between manual and CAD drawing.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of construction drawings as an aid to communication

within the built environment.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of several industry-standard 2D and 3D software applications

used in the creation of construction drawings and schematic designs.

Task and Mark distribution:

Assessment is by portfolio, this is comprised of the following tasks:

1. The Survival Shelter. This will contribute 80% to the overall module mark. (See Appendix A)

2. Crocodile Tank (completed during guided study sessions). This will contribute 10% to the overall module mark. (See Appendix B)

The remaining 10% of the module mark will be an Online AutoCAD Assessment (in class). which will contribute 10% to the overall module mark.

Notes:

1. You are expected to use the Coventry University Harvard Referencing Style. For support and advice on this students can contact Centre for Academic Writing (CAW).

2. Please notify your registry course support team and module leader for disability support.

3. Any student requiring an extension or deferral should follow the university process as outlined here.

4. The University cannot take responsibility for any coursework lost or corrupted on disks, laptops or personal computer. Students should therefore regularly back-up any work and are advised to save it on the University system.

5. If there are technical or performance issues that prevent students submitting coursework through the online coursework submission system on the day of a coursework deadline, an appropriate extension to the coursework submission deadline will be agreed. This extension will normally be 24 hours or the next working day if the deadline falls on a Friday or over the weekend period. This will be communicated via your Module Leader.

6. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on your Moodle Web.

7. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.

8. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely your own work.

9. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.

10. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full), either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, unless this is specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module information. Where earlier work by you is citable, ie. it has already been published/submitted, you must reference it clearly. Identical pieces of work submitted concurrently will also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

Mark allocation guidelines to students (to be edited by staff per assessment)

0-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

80+

Work mainly incomplete

Most elements completed;

Most elements are strong,

Strengths in all elements

Most work exceeds the

All work substantially

and /or weaknesses in most areas

weaknesses outweigh strengths

minor weaknesses

standard expected

exceeds the standard expected

Marking Rubric (To be edited by staff per each assessment)

GRADE

ANSWER RELEVANCE

ARGUMENT & COHERENCE

EVIDENCE

SUMMARY

First

≥70

Innovative response, answers the question fully, addressing the learning objectives of the assessment task. Evidence of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

A clear, consistent in-depth critical and evaluative argument, displaying the ability to develop original ideas from a range of sources. Engagement with theoretical and conceptual analysis.

Wide range of appropriately supporting evidence provided, going beyond the recommended texts. Correctly referenced.

An outstanding, well-structured and appropriately referenced answer, demonstrating a high degree of understanding and critical analytic skills.

Upper Second

60-69

A very good attempt to address the objectives of the assessment task with an emphasis on those elements requiring critical review.

A generally clear line of critical and evaluative argument is presented. Relationships between statements and sections are easy to follow, and there is a sound, coherent structure.

A very good range of relevant sources is used in a largely consistent way as supporting evidence. There is use of some sources beyond recommended texts. Correctly referenced in the main.

The answer demonstrates a very good understanding of theories, concepts and issues, with evidence of reading beyond the recommended minimum. Well organised and clearly written.

Lower Second

50-59

Competently addresses objectives, but may contain errors or omissions and critical discussion of issues may be superficial or limited in places.

Some critical discussion, but the argument is not always convincing, and the work is descriptive in places, with over-reliance on the work of others.

A range of relevant sources is used, but the critical evaluation aspect is not fully presented. There is limited use of sources beyond the standard recommended materials. Referencing is not always correctly presented.

The answer demonstrates a good understanding of some relevant theories, concepts and issues, but there are some errors and irrelevant material included. The structure lacks clarity.

Third

40-49

Addresses most objectives of the assessment task, with some notable omissions. The structure is unclear in parts, and there is limited analysis.

The work is descriptive with minimal critical discussion and limited theoretical engagement.

A limited range of relevant sources used without appropriate presentation as supporting or conflicting evidence coupled with very limited critical analysis. Referencing has some errors.

Some understanding is demonstrated but is incomplete, and there is evidence of limited research on the topic. Poor structure and presentation, with few and/or poorly presented references.

Fail

<40

Some deviation from the objectives of the assessment task. May not consistently address the assignment brief. At the lower end fails to answer the question set or address the learning outcomes. There is minimal evidence of analysis or evaluation.

Descriptive with no evidence of theoretical engagement, critical discussion or theoretical engagement. At the lower end displays a minimal level of understanding.

Very limited use and application of relevant sources as supporting evidence. At the lower end demonstrates a lack of real understanding. Poor presentation of references.

Whilst some relevant material is present, the level of understanding is poor with limited evidence of wider reading. Poor structure and poor presentation, including referencing. At the lower end there is evidence of a lack of comprehension, resulting in an assignment that is well below the required standard.

Late submission

0

0

0

0

5

Appendix A

The Survival Hut 80% MODULE MARK

1. Teaching Staff

Ahmed Al Mallak JL130

Email: ab2188@coventry.ac.uk

Adelina Manea Niall O’Leary

2. Date Handed Out

Week 01 (Commencing 20/01/2020)

3. Submission Date

Wednesday 01/04/2020 by 6 pm Upload to Moodle. 6:01 pm will be marked as late and a “zero”.

4. Submission Procedure

All work is to be submitted online via Moodle.

Upload to Moodle an A1 pdf of the finalised file. NOTE: If you have not completed the work, submit what you can. You will get a mark for whatever you submit provided it is submitted on time. LATE SUBMISSION – IMPORTANT There is NO late submission. If you have legitimate reasons for not being able to submit on time you must get a deferral agreed before the submission date. All deferrals are organised through the department registry, downstairs in John Laing. Make sure you back up your work, this cannot be stressed enough, and we may need to check work in certain instances when originality is in question. Also, keep a copy, save your work to your university-provided One Drive. Otherwise, the work will be lost.

Date Marked Work will be returned Maximum 3 working weeks after the hand in date.

Return of Coursework. Online assessment will not be returned.

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Feedback on Coursework. Feedback will be provided in the assignment page on Moodle with a breakdown of the marks. Continuing formative feedback will be given in the studio sessions. These sessions are your opportunity to ask questions.

5. Student Hours

The suggested time to complete the coursework is 35+ hours.

(This is not including any time spent in class working on this coursework. The emphasis is on quality, not quantity)

6. Aims and Objectives

Consider design integrity by developing a detailed analysis of the situation you are about to be put in. Produce an appropriate design via 2D sketching and digital output and 3D digital modelling plus paper sketch models. Create and layout your design on A1 PDF using SketchUp and AutoCAD.

7. Intended Learning Outcomes Covered as defined in the MID: 2,3,4 & 5

On completion of this item of coursework you will be able to: Develop your SketchUp, 3D modelling, Layout and paper sketch modelling and sketching skills. You will have produced well-considered and well-annotated drawings to a deadline.

8. Resit

9. The BRIEF

Objective:

1. You have to construct a Survival Hut on an Island out of manageable bits of timber and other materials. These can be prefabricated in a workshop ready for assembly on site.

2. You must be able to put this together on your own possibly in a storm situation.

• The size of the hut will be determined by your needs and your own ergonomics.

• This hut will need to be able to sustain you over a Winter in the Scottish Hebrides i.e. 3 months, January, February, March. The Island is a real island called Fuideigh (Fuday) in the sound of Barra. It’s uninhabited and a bit barren so you will need to plan carefully.

• Regular fortnightly trips from the mainland will secure all the essential food you require or if conditions are too bad you may have to consider alternative solutions such as foraging fishing or going hungry.

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• You will be provided with a stove to cook on and you can assume that there will be sufficient suitable wood or dried peat to use as fuel for heating, though dry storage is essential.

• You have a generator which will provide 42 hours of power for electric equipment. laptop.

• Daylight hours will be short, due to the tilt of the earth and northerly latitude. (The obliquity of the ecliptic 23° 27’ 8.26” is why we have seasons)

• The low sun angle at this latitude effectively reduces the potential of any Solar panels by 30%.

Site investigation and Logistics.

As part of the design process, a site investigation and logistics exercise needs to take place to ascertain your ideal location and your method of constructing this hut. You will be allowed 2 boat trips and the boat can carry approx. 450kg of equipment on each visit. This equates to the weight 6 average people. So think light, think smart, think to re-engineer.

You will need to think seriously about the location and the orientation of the design; prevailing winds will be strong and pretty constant, with the potential for frequent storms rolling in from the North Atlantic, it does benefit from the N Atlantic Drift which brings warmer currents from the S. Atlantic, but in the depths of winter it will be very cold and very wet. So maximising the topography will be essential in this scheme. The island location is also sheltered by other islands so consider this too.

Shelter Design: NO PURPOSE MADE TENTS, SHEDS or any off the shelf shelters. Think about your needs, how much space do you actually need to live, to sleep and to eat? Plan out your existence for the next 3 months. Do you want to take over a few chickens? If so think about their welfare, safety and comfort, there are Sea Eagles and Osprey looking for an easy meal.

• Use timber: it's sustainable light, strong and easy to cut.

• Sketch out some design ideas, thumbnail scribbles. Consider all aspects of the island. The island in reality fairly flat and bleak, though it was inhabited once, and has been used to graze sheep.

• Once you have sketched the design ideas, mass out the shapes in SketchUp on a bit of terrain to see whether it might work.

• Make sketch models out of paper so you can get a better feel for the way it will work.

• Sketch out refinements and ideas and start to build up a sense of you and the island. Think yourself into this situation.

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• Don’t over design in SketchUp, you need to consider the detail, but not model it. We will look at the scale and its appropriateness, so be sensible and don’t model every little bit.

• You will draw your plans, elevations and details in AutoCAD. Or you can export them from Sketchup, this is up to you.

Personal considerations: We all need to eat and drink and as a consequence of this, we produce things that our body cannot use. This will be no good for anything in the short time you are there so it needs to be dealt with.

• Consider your options for waste disposal.

• What will you do all day on your own? There are plenty of things you could do. Paint, sketch, photography, read, write a book, compose music, fish, cook, sleep. How will you fit it all into your day? You will be required to include on your final submission a brief outline of your plans.

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Natural Resources: There will only be some small solar panels to charge the laptop and mobile. If you want to take a bigger one for lighting you will need to account for it in your weight allowance. You will also need to store the power and convert to AC. So is it really worth it?

NOTE: Any dubious elements such as huge towers or power generating plant will get you fewer, not more marks. There will be wood for the wood-burning stove and you could create a BBQ but in a sheltered location.

Marking Criteria:

The maximum mark for this project will be 80% of the module mark so a lot of work is expected of you.

For you to achieve a good grade in this assignment you will need to show evidence of the following.

• Sketch design and analytical skills.

• Use of SketchUp

• Sketch Model(s)

• Understanding of AutoCAD

• Producing all the views and elevations requested.

• Submit on time PDF file.

• Good time management skills.

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SUBMISSION :

• A1 size sheet set up in AutoCAD in Paperspace with all the required information included, see required information section. This is to be laid out as you see fit, but neat, ordered and structured.

• Produce this A1 layout as a PDF. Setup page to output to PDF

• Upload this A1 PDF to Moodle via the link that will be created for this assignment.

Required Information:

On the A1 Sheet you will provide the following as a minimum:

1. Hand Drawn sketches (showing the design development process)

2. Floor Plan 1:25, (AutoCAD)

3. 2 X Sections 1:25 (AutoCAD)

4. Front, Rear and Side Elevations at 1:50. (AutoCAD)

5. 2 referenced construction details at approximately 1:10 (AutoCAD)

6. Exploded 3D view

7. 2 X 3D context views (SketchUp)

8. Key dimensional information. (AutoCAD)

9. Annotation and section and elevation information. (AutoCAD)

10. Title block with your information.

11. Entourage (terrain, people, equipment)

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12. Marking scheme:

This assessment is worth 80% of the module i.e. 80 module marks

A complete breakdown of marks will be provided on the feedback sheet. But in essence, it’s as follows.

Answering the Brief (Sketches of the idea, rationale behind it and the process of design development through hand-drawn sketches) 10 marks AutoCAD (Drawing, construction detailing, industry-standard annotation) 35 marks SketchUp (Modelling) 15 marks Presentation (Layout, Clarity, drawing information, Submissions must be a PDF file, otherwise you will get zero marks for presentation). 20 marks

13. Hand in procedure

A1 layout as PDF via Moodle

14. Research material

As this is a “design studies” project it is expected that the finished project reflects this.

A great place to start for hut styles will be the following website:

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/interact/participate/design-it-shelter/view-shelters A great website with lots of inspired designs for you to emulate; but not copy. Most of them are modelled in SketchUp.

Personal experiences and memories can also be used, camping holidays etc.

15. Presentation

Plan the presentation. Orientation and scale it accurately. Take pictures of any sketch models and upload them to the sheet if you want. It's often better to describe dimensions rather than dimension them. Keep annotation in line and don’t over confuse the drawing with messy text leaders. Above all be imaginative. Line up elements and keep the page neat. Titles and annotation should be different sizes and text should be the same size on paper at different scales.

16. Health & Safety For guidance on the risks associated with spending long hours using a computer and how to avoid them see the HSE Guide – Working with VDU’s

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which is available from the HSE website:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg36.pdf and a copy is also posted on CU Online.

MAPS

Scotland – UK The Sound of Barra is ringed.

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Fuday - Western Isles

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Appendix B

Crocodile Tank / Week 4 (In Class) / 10 % Module Mark / Theme: Development of conceptual skills, sketching and model making.

Preparation of design concepts for a proposed crocodile tank

Client Requirements: Read, understand, read again, discuss then read 1 more time.

1. A tank is required at a wildlife centre to accommodate crocodiles. The plan area of the tank is to be between 3600m2 and 4000m2 and the smallest plan dimension must be at least 40.0m. The tank must be of concrete construction and should be 2.0m deep generally, reducing to 1.0m at the perimeter. The tank will normally be filled with water but should be capable of being completely drained for maintenance.

2. Three ‘Islands’ are required in the tank, on which the crocodiles may roam. Each Island must be a minimum plan area 50m2 and the combined plan area of the islands must not exceed 300m2. Islands must be a minimum clear distance of 15.0m apart. The ground surface around the perimeter of each island is to be at water level and must rise at least 0.5m above water level. Structures may be supported on the islands but no structural supports are permitted elsewhere inside the tank.

3. An observation tower is to be provided on one of the islands. The tower should have viewing platforms at 4.0m and 8.0m above water level. Each platform should have a plan area of at least 10m2.

4. Pedestrian access of minimum unobstructed width 2.0m is to be provided from the perimeter of the observation tower.

First Session:

In groups of 4-6 prepare a design appraisal in sketch form indicating a viable solution for the proposed tank, observation tower and pedestrian access. Identify the solution you recommend giving reasons for your choice in a brief presentation lasting 3 Mins Max.

Every team member must be assigned a clear role in this project and be an active participant in both sessions.

Second Session:

In your groups, make a sketch model to approximately 1:200 scale.

The sketch model needs to be able to clearly indicate the zones and supporting activities. Use newspaper, card, tape etc. to create the model. You will need to bring in your own materials for this.

Create islands, tank, access and crocodiles (several) you will present this in a 5-minute presentation.

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The same mark* will be awarded to each team member and added to the portfolio mark.

*If a student is not present and engaged in any of the sessions, they do not get the group mark and will only receive a 40% pass if they contributed to the teamwork in at least one full design studies session. If a student is absent without an acceptable reason they will receive 0%.