Faculty of Computer and
Engineering Sciences
Assessment Brief
Module Title: Design of Timber and Masonry Structures
Module Code: NG4S118
Module Leader/Tutor: Joanne Thomas
Assessment Type: Coursework
Assessment Title: Refurbishment of cottage
Weighting: 50%
Word count/duration/equivalent: 2000
Submission Date: 16/03/23
Return Date: 04/05/2023
Assessment Description
The full assignment descriptor can be found at the end of this cover sheet.
Guidance on Format of Assessment
Note: Students are reminded not to include this assignment brief with the assignment
submission
Learning Outcomes Assessed
• Critically analyse, determine actions and design, to current standards, masonry and
timber structures.
.
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, Marking Criteria/Rubric
Note: All grades are provisional until they are ratified by the exam board.
Coursework marked out of 100 and marks are allocated as follows:
Grading criteria Marks available
Part 1
Loading and load path analysis (including stability) 10
Timber design 30
Masonry design 30
Evaluate design 10
Part 2
Timber and masonry construction 20
Submission Details
An electronic copy of the report should be submitted via Blackboard. This should be a single
document, ideally in PDF format.
You must submit your assignment by 23:59 on 16th March 2023.
Please name your report file as: Your Group Name_NG4S118_CW2022.
What happens next?
Your marked assessment should be available 20 working days after submission. However,
please be advised that this may be subject to change in the event of Bank Holidays,
University Closure or staff sickness. If there is something about the feedback you have
been given that you are unclear about, please see your module tutor.
Feedback Method
Feedback will be provided on your submitted work available under the Assignment
Submission tab in Blackboard. This will indicate areas where you have done well and
provide help for you to improve future assessments.
Late Submission
Note that all work handed in after the submission date and within 5 working days will be
capped at 40% 1. No marks will be awarded if the assessment is submitted after the late
submission date unless extenuating circumstances are applied for and accepted (Advice
Zone to be consulted).
1
Information on exclusions to this rule is available from the Student Advice Zone at each Campus
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Engineering Sciences
Assessment Brief
Module Title: Design of Timber and Masonry Structures
Module Code: NG4S118
Module Leader/Tutor: Joanne Thomas
Assessment Type: Coursework
Assessment Title: Refurbishment of cottage
Weighting: 50%
Word count/duration/equivalent: 2000
Submission Date: 16/03/23
Return Date: 04/05/2023
Assessment Description
The full assignment descriptor can be found at the end of this cover sheet.
Guidance on Format of Assessment
Note: Students are reminded not to include this assignment brief with the assignment
submission
Learning Outcomes Assessed
• Critically analyse, determine actions and design, to current standards, masonry and
timber structures.
.
CELT-ALC-148-1.00-E 1
, Marking Criteria/Rubric
Note: All grades are provisional until they are ratified by the exam board.
Coursework marked out of 100 and marks are allocated as follows:
Grading criteria Marks available
Part 1
Loading and load path analysis (including stability) 10
Timber design 30
Masonry design 30
Evaluate design 10
Part 2
Timber and masonry construction 20
Submission Details
An electronic copy of the report should be submitted via Blackboard. This should be a single
document, ideally in PDF format.
You must submit your assignment by 23:59 on 16th March 2023.
Please name your report file as: Your Group Name_NG4S118_CW2022.
What happens next?
Your marked assessment should be available 20 working days after submission. However,
please be advised that this may be subject to change in the event of Bank Holidays,
University Closure or staff sickness. If there is something about the feedback you have
been given that you are unclear about, please see your module tutor.
Feedback Method
Feedback will be provided on your submitted work available under the Assignment
Submission tab in Blackboard. This will indicate areas where you have done well and
provide help for you to improve future assessments.
Late Submission
Note that all work handed in after the submission date and within 5 working days will be
capped at 40% 1. No marks will be awarded if the assessment is submitted after the late
submission date unless extenuating circumstances are applied for and accepted (Advice
Zone to be consulted).
1
Information on exclusions to this rule is available from the Student Advice Zone at each Campus
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