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Whitefriars
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elevated section of
ring road (link)
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Gosford St
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Parapet cladding, cross
beams and columns of
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Health and Safety risk management and general conduct:
• Visit the location in good weather & daylight and remain on public property to perform the inspection.
• If visiting the location on your own, let someone know where you are going.
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• If challenged by a member of the public be courteous and respectful when you explain what you are doing but
if you are requested to leave, do so. When taking photographs be respectful of people's privacy and do not
photograph people. It is not illegal to photograph from public property/in a public place unless it is for
criminal or terrorist purposes.
• Do not cause any damage to the material or structure by attempting an intrusive inspection. The inspection is
visual only.
This brief is for both Materials 3 modules: 6023EXQ Materials 3 (MEng/BEng) and 6024EXQ Materials 3 (BSc).
Differences in the brief and the tasks you should complete on the MEng/BEng module are identified by [ ... ]*.
There is no coursework associated with this task, but a test question will account for 30% of the marks.
1. Learning outcomes associated with this task
All module learning outcomes are relevant, but specifically number 3:
1. Explain the degradation processes that may occur in materials.
2. Specify materials and construction practice to achieve a sustainable and durable built environment asset.
3. [Critically]* assess the in-service performance of a material, diagnose the reasons for failure and articulate an
appropriate repair/replacement procedure.
[...]* for 6023EXQ MEng/BEng students
What is meant by "critically assess" for this task?
Explain and justify your statements. Link them to relevant theoretical principles and comparison to other examples
of similar instances referenced from other sources (such as examples from the tutorial questions or other
publication sources). When stating findings or recommendations refer to the evidence from your observations to
justify your statements.
2. Procedure
2.1 Select a location to perform the visual inspection
Suggested possible material degradation assets that can be used for this assessment are shown in Figure 1, 2 and 3.
You are free to use any of them, or any other suitable location that enables you to achieve the learning outcomes
and complete the task. [As last resort you may use an example from the Tutorial questions. Not recommended for
6023EXQ students as you may need these examples as part of your critical assessment.]*
2.2 Prepare your answer to the test question
It is expected that your answer should require around 2-4 sides of A4 consisting of about 1000 words and annotated
images [and references]. You are encouraged to bring your draft answer to the revision tutorial and get constructive
feedback from staff and peers.
You should bring your answer to the test and submit it as part of the assessment.
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Test Question [Note differences between 6023EXQ & 6024EXQ Materials 3 modules]*:
a)
Identify the asset that you inspected and the relevant general information regarding the visit (date and time
of the inspection, component type, materials used, prevailing weather conditions). Include annotated
image(s) showing the component's location.
Describe the deterioration (or the construction defect that is likely to lead to deterioration). Include
annotated photographs and/or sketches of the component.
(5 marks)
b) Identify the degradation mechanism(s) that is causing (or is likely to lead to) deterioration and explain why
the specific location & materials are affected. [Justify your answer by referring to relevant theoretical
principles and examples of similar deterioration.]*
Make reference to the photographic evidence you have included and any assumptions regarding the
material specification and construction details that may or may not be apparent in the photographic
evidence.
(15 marks)
c) Recommend [and justify]* an appropriate course of action to improve the long-term durability of the
material and component.
Possible options include, but are not limited to:
● Do nothing/continue to monitor,
Commission further (invasive) tests,
●
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● Repair,
●
●
Repair and modify,
Demolish and replace.
Include details of material specification and construction details that should be (have been) employed to
achieve long-term durability of the component. This may include referring to any assumptions stated in your
answer to part b) about the materials used in the component assuming it was built following best practice.
(10 marks)
2.3 Avoiding collusion
The test question is an individual assessment but it is expected that you may perform the inspection and discuss your
approach to the answer with peers and academic staff in the revision tutorial. However, you should not share your
images, notes or answer, thereby removing the risk of excessive similarity between someone else's answer and your
own. Any suspected collusion will be investigated for academic misconduct. Ensure that you are aware of the
definitions and rules regarding Academic Integrity.
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Peacocks
Clothing Shop
oventry
Prestige Student
Living 33 Parkside
side
Design Hub
Subway link from
Much Park Street
Boundary Wall
Parkside
Enterprise Centre
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Retaining Wall
Christian Life Ministries
Coventry &
Warwickshire
A4053
Coventry University
Technology Park
Boundary Wall
33
The Welcome Cent
Glar
The National Transport
Design Centre
Figure 1 Asset locations South of Coventry Ring Road (Source: Google Maps)
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Much Park St
ort Through
ater
Much Park St
Ivy House
Richard
Crossman
Building,
Coventry...
Richard Crossman
Building
Sir John Laing Building,
Coventry University
Ground floor internal corridor
walls in Highway Lab &
Concrete curing tank room
St Johns St
Park St
3
Retaining Wall
Sir John Laing Building
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king
The Ink well
Art supply shop
Qul-Language Solutions
Whitefriars Ln
H
Cox St
Centre for Global
Learning Education...
7715
Whitefriars Gate
Figure 2 Asset locations around Much Park Street (Source: Google Maps)
The Phoenix
Gosford St
NSPCC
Visual Inspection Task
Sports Centre
Alison Gingell building
Coventry Boys
and Girls Club
Quids Inn Pub
Whitefriars Ln
Whitefriars Car Park
Gosford S
Can
Aru
Planet In
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Coventry
University
and
Grove St
itat
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earpark
Park
Arundel House
oventr
ouse Student....
4053
Whitefriars
Purple
A4053
Gosford St
Armstrong
Siddeley Building.
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Parapet &
cladding
walls (link)
Jaguar Building,
Coventry University
Elterprise Car Clubs
Gosford St Car Park
William Morris Building,
Coventry University
Sir William
Lyons Building...
Gosford St Gosford St
Lanchester Library
Frederick Lanchester
Building Coventry
Gosford St
Staff Car Park
Coventry University
Retaining wall
RCP Parking
Visual Inspection Task
Frank Whittle
Building
Coventry
University
Gosford
ISP
National Tyres
and Autocare-a
Tyre Shop
Johnstone's
Decorating Centre
Pet shop
Host Gosford
Homes for Stud
Calcott Ten
Sa
Parapet &
cladding
walls (link)
Parapet cladding, cross
beams and columns of
elevated section of
ring road (link)
+13+
Figure 3 Asset locations around Whitefriars Way & University buildings (Source: Google Maps) (links to street views)
Beatric Shilling
Building, Coventry....
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