TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF PIRAEUS

MSc Management in Construction

MSc Structural Design and
Construction Management

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
2012-13
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
250 THIVON & P. RALLI St, 122 44 AIGALEO, ATHENS-GREECE
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MSc Management in Construction

MSc Structural Design and
Construction Management

MODULE TITLE: LEGAL OBLIGATIONS (CE.M.001.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
AIM:
To give construction managers the required background knowledge of the law within
which they operate every day.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

Set up and operate the many systems which have legal connotations.

Operate systems for common law contracts.

Control systems helping avoid tortuous liability for negligence and nuisance.

Operate systems in helping compliance with statutory requirements.

Have an in-depth appreciation of the implications of possible arbitration, litigation
and conciliation.

CURRICULUM CONTENT (INDICATIVE):

This module covers the sources of Greek legislation concerning the contract
conditions, the principles of the law of tort as well as the employment law.
TEACHING AND LEARNING (INDICATIVE):
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours on the module including
independent study.
30 hours:
pre-reading
20 hours:
lectures
5 hours: groupwork
3 hours: case study
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2 hours: tutorials
90 hours: guided self study
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:
The module will be assessed by means of an examination and end of module
coursework.
Completion of end of module coursework which is an investigative project on a
legal topic selected from one of the areas taught on the module.
Seen examination paper which looks at the theory and practice legal issues within the
industry.

MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT:

Coursework:
Examination:

30%
70%

ACHIEVING A PASS:
It is a requirement that the following major categories of assessment are passed
separately in order to achieve an over all pass for the module: To achieve a pass a
student must obtain at least 50% overall. In computing the final mark, students must
attain a minimum of 40% of the available marks available for each category.

BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE):
1.Barka-Adami Alexandra "ELEMENTS OF CIVIL LAW" (Ekdoseis Ant. Sakkoula)
2.Serelea G. "COMMERCIAL LAW" (Sychroni Ekdotiki)
3.CIVIL CODE (Ekdoseis Sakoula)

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MODULE: LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
Lecture 1
General principles of Civil Law
(1st Part)
Lecture 2
General Principles of Civil Law
(2nd Part)
Lecture 3
General Law of Obligations.

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Lecture 4
Special Law of Obligations

Lecture 5
Special Law of Obligations - Contracts

Lecture 6
Law of Real Property

Lecture 7
Commercial Law-Negotiable
instruments
Lecture 8
Commercial Law - Companies.

Lecture 9
Civil Procession Law.

Lecture 10
Subjects on Civil Law.

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

MODULE TITLE: CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION (CE.M.002.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules - although for students with no legal

knowledge, the module on Legal Systems would have to be completed.
Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
The prime aim of this module is to give the student the ability to operate in the varying
and changing environment of construction.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module students should be able to:

define construction as a market - competition on price and price theory

explain the economic goal of individuals and commercial organisations

define economic efficiency

explain the importance of information for decision making in the internal

organisation and the way the market economises on information

explain organisational governance and the unit of transaction

analyse construction procurement for efficiency

recognise the efficiency problems in allocating risk in construction contracts

advise on the managing risk in the internal organisation

explain the limitations ascertaining price with incomplete information

explain why disputes occur and the problems of resolving the same

analyse the role of the client and how construction is instigated

analyse the role and limitation of the clients agent

explain some differences existing in the construction industry across Europe

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demonstrate effective communication skills (oral, written or visual)

demonstrate awareness of available communication

Indicative Syllabus:
The dynamics of the contractual and economic arrangements.
Procurement and Contract types - suitability and selection.
The roles of the client and his professional advisers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available
Students are expected to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.
Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
McCaffer and Harris, Construction Management:
Barrie and Paulson, Professional Construction Management
Potts, Keith, Major Construction Works - Contractual and Financial Management
Acs & Gerlowski, Managerial Economics and Organisation
Finnish RT-register and standards
Turk & Kirkman, Effective Writing (Spon)
Construction Contracts: Murdock and Hughes
Hundson Building Contracts: I N Duncan Wallace 11th Ed.
ICE Conditions of Contracts 6th Ed.
Contracts for Public Works - Paulopoulos Prokopis 3rd Ed. - 1996
Jelen, F. C., Cost and Optimization Engineering, McGraw Hill, N.Y. (1970)
Park, W. R., Cost Engineering Analysis, J. Wiley, N.Y. (1973)
Pilcher R., Principles of Construction Management, McGraw Hill (1992)
Pilcher R., Project Cost Control in Construction, Collins London (1985)
Taylor, G. A., Managerial and Engineering Economy, 6th Ed., Van Nostrand,
Retnhold, (1980)
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Fryer, B., The Practice of Construction Management, Blackwell Science (1998)

Harris, R. B. Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for Construction, Wiley,
N.Y. (1978)
Efremidis - Construction Management, Athens
Indicative Journals:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Construction Manager by Chartered Institution Building (TEE Library, 23-25 Lekka Str.).
Site Conditions (T.E.I. Library).
Technical Inspection (T.E.I. Library)
Construction Management and Economics (T.E.I. Library)
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (T.E.I. Library)

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MODULE: CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION
Lecture 1
Introduction
to
Construction
Organization. Construction Projects and
construction project management.
Lecture 2
Management
in
the
construction
industry. Development and organization
of construction projects.
Lecture 3
Characteristics
of
construction
management.
The role of project
manager in construction industry. Preconstruction operations.
Lecture 4
Market planning and development.
Turnkey, BOT, PFI and PPP projects.
Lecture 5
Concepts of project planning and control.
Optimization of construction operations.
Lecture 6
Construction processes improvement
(TQM,
Benchmarking,
Lean
Construction).
Lecture 7
Project appraisal and risk management.
Lecture 8
Planning for control of operations and
resources.
Lecture 9
Plant management.
Lecture 10
Staff appraisal and development.
Contractual
stipulations
for
E.U.
construction industry.
Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT- (CE.M.003.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules - although for students with no legal

knowledge, the module on Legal Systems would have to be completed.
Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
The aim is to give students the confidence to make judgments on matters concerning
the standard forms of contract used in the construction industry.

Learning Outcomes:
Students should be able to :

understand the Conditions of Contract commonly used in the construction

phase of industry

expose the differences between the Conditions discussed

draw on regardless of which Conditions of Contract he/she is confronted with

get a general knowledge of most commonly used Conditions of Contract.

Indicative Syllabus:
An overview concerning the duties and responsibilities of the parties involved in
contracts. Conditions prevailed in Construction as well as use of Goods and Services
and their relation in Engineering and Construction Contract.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available. Students are expected
to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.

Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
Construction Contracts: Murdock and Hughes
Hudsons Building Contracts: I N Duncan Wallace 11th Ed
JCT80 Standard Form of Building Contract
ICE Conditions of Contract 6th Ed.
New Engineering Contract
Contracts for public works, P.Pavlopoulos, 3rd Edition 1986

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MODULE: CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Lecture 1
An Introduction to Public Works
Lecture 2
The Legislative Framework Regarding The

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Entrusting Of Public Works

Review of the previous legislations, principles of
European Law. Concepts and definitions.
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Lecture 3
PUBLIC WORKS Before The Contract Part I
Ways of entrusting public works, Declaration, rules
of announcement, submission of tenders.
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Lecture 4
PUBLIC WORKS Before The Contract - Part II
Who has the right to participate in public works
auctions, conducting competitions: contractor
selection criteria, confirmation of the competitions,
preliminary verification by the Court of Auditors,
surety bonds, objections, law appeal. Examples.
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Lecture 5
Public Works - Construction - Part
Signing the contract, surety bonds, consortiums,
approving of subcontracts, schedules and time
charts, deadlines and clauses, organization chart,
obligations of the contractor, obligations of the
Employer.
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Lecture 6
Public Works Construction - Part I
Payment issues, Accounts, Certificates,
measurements, revision, procedures of completion,
final certificate, determination by employer,
breaking the contract. Examples.
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Lecture 7
Public Works Construction - Part II
Extension of deadlines, fluctuations, changes,
omissions, extra work, Proj. Progress Report .
Example of Proj. Progress Report .
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Lecture 8
Register of contractors
Contractors experience issue in Greek public works
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Lecture 9
) Public contracts regarding the water sector,
transportations, energy, postal services.
B) The legislative framework regarding the
entrusting of design
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Lecture 10
) Environmental protection and public works
) Public and private sector consortiums

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MODULE TITLE: ESTIMATING, PURCHASING AND COST CONTROL

- (CE.M.004.TEI)
LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
To gain a clear understanding of how design and construction work is priced and how
these prices are used in order to control the costs of the firms involved.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module students should be able to:

define the problems in estimating for professional services and to explain

solutions

improve efficiency using value engineering

estimate for construction work and build-up rates for construction work

convert an estimate into a tender and understand the decisions required

describe methods of selecting contractors by price and by "value"

define the limitations of bidding strategies based on statistical methods

explain the requirements for the purchasing of materials and subcontractors

produce and use information for controlling and reporting on costs

explain procedures for reporting costs in a way that relates to company

accounts

forecast cost and value for the contractor or the client

demonstrate effective communication skills (oral, written or visual)

demonstrate awareness of available communication

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Indicative Syllabus:
Ascertaining prices to professional services and construction work. Controlling cost
using tender information. Ascertaining prices for materials used in construction.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available
Students are expected to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.
Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
Fellows, Langford, Newcombe & Urry, Construction Management in Practice
Skitmore, Contract Bidding in Construction
O'Brien, Preconstruction Estimating
Pilcher, Project Cost Control in Construction
Haahtela, Kiiras,: Talonrakennuksen kustannustieto( Cost Estimation in Construction),
Rakennustieto oy. Latest edition
Purchasing in Construction, several items in Productivity and Improvement in
Construction-serie, Rakennustieto oy
M Haapanen: Logistic for Management, Karisto oy 1993
Turk and Kirkman, Effective Writing (Spon)
W. Britton, K. Davies and T. Johnson: Modern Methods of Valuation, 8th Edition,.
Th. Lazaridis: Estimations and Economical Elements of Structural Projects, 2nd
Edition,
Indicative Journals:
1)
2)
3)
4)

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Journal of Cost Management (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)

Engineering Economist (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
The Cost Engineer (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
Control Engineering Practice (T.E.I. Library)

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MODULE: ESTIMATING, PURCHASING AND COST CONTROL
Lecture 1
Pricing of Professional Fees

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Lecture 2
Estimating and tendering, process and stages

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Lecture 3
Costing, (costing methods and factors that
influence results).
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groups and discuss the case

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Lecture 4
Feasibility study and value management

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Lecture 5
Procost demonstration (costing software)

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Purchasing

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CVR- Cost Control

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CVR- Cost Control

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Lecture 9
Statistical methods, examples for break even,
sensitivity analysis, Expected Monetary Value

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Lecture 10
Tender presentation

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Lecture 7

Lecture 8

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MODULE TITLE: QUALITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT(CE.M.005.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: None

Delivery Mode: Week block or evenings
Aims:
The aim of this module is to give construction managers appreciation of the
advantages and disadvantages of evolving approaches to quality and safety
management.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module the student should be able to:

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demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the framework of health and

safety legislation in Greece.

know how EC health and safety regulation applied in Greece.

demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulation that impact on the

construction industry.

prepare and comment upon risk assessments relating to design and construction
activities.

describe the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders under the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the legal and enforcement

processes relating to health and safety legislation.

draw up specification clauses for inclusion in a construction contract, and

demonstrate knowledge of the standard specifications that exist within the
construction industry.

demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of how a Quality Assurance

scheme works, and the standard terms used in such a scheme.

discuss the relevance of Quality Assurance to the construction industry.

describe the contents of the ISO 9000 series of standards and the route to QA
certification.

demonstrate an understanding of how quality costs are appraised.

demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of Total Quality Management, and

how it differs from Quality Assurance.

Indicative Syllabus:
Health and Safety laws in Greece:
Greek laws and EU directives applied in construction industry. The cost of
accidents in projects.
The principal hazards in construction Activities:
Work above and below the ground. Demolition operations. Roof work and
work at high level. Safety method statements.
Professional Risk of workers in Construction:
Accidents. Media for individual protection. Obligations of the owner and
workers. Safety engineer and doctor at work. Medical aids at site. Dangers
from work at height.
Health and Safety Management for constructions:
Set policy.
Staff organization.
Planning and setting the standards.
Performance measurement. Auditing and reviewing.
About Cost of health and safety in Constructions:
Dealing with health and safety in construction contracts. The cost of health
and safety in constructions. Factors affecting the quality cost.
Total Quality:
Quality and productivity. Quality and environment. Quality assurance. Quality
management systems and ISO 9000.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available. Students are expected
to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.

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Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
Spanos, A., Total Quality, published by E.Galeos, 1995.
Andreades, P. and Papaioannou, G., Worker Safety Ion publications, 1997.
Sarafopoulos, N., Guide of Health and Safety in constructions, Technical Chamber of
Greece 1996.
Tasios, Th, P. and Vintzileou, E., Construction on the study of workers Accidents in
Construction Industry, Technical Chamber of Greece 1979.
Greek Institute of Health and Safety at Work, Manual for Health and Safety
Legislation at Work, Technical Champer of Greece, Athens 1994.
Pilcher, R., Principle of Construction Management, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill.
Stranks, Jeremy, Safety Technology, Financial Times - Prentice Hall, 1996.
Clarke, T, Managing Health and Safety in Building and Construction, published by
Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
Bell, D., McBride, P. and Wilson G., Managing Quality, published by ButterworthHeinemann, 1999.
Rothery, B., ISO 9000, 2nd Edition Gower Press, Hampshire, 1993.
Harris, F. and McCaffer, R., Modern Construction Management, 4th Edition,
Blackwell science.
Indicative Journals:
1) Advances in Health Economics and Health Services Research (The Athens University
Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
2) International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (The Athens National
Technical University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave., Zografou)
3) Journal of Environmental Economics and Management ( The Technical Chamber
Library , Lekka 23-25 str.)

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MODULE: QUALITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Lecture 1
Introduction to the module - Legal
framework part I: Greek legislation on health
and safety.
Lecture 2
Legal framework part II: laws in compliance
with EU directives.
Lecture 3
Health and safety management at work, a
systematic approach personal protective
equipment, HSP & HSF in Greece.

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ISO 9001:2000 description of the standard.
Lecture 7
ISO 9001:2000 completion of description and
steps of implementation.
Lecture 8
Total quality management: commitment,
culture and communication.
Lecture 9
Total quality management: system, tools,
teamwork
Lecture 10
Total quality management: Tools, cost of
quality.

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MODULE TITLE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CE.M.006.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

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PRE REQUISITES: None

CO REQUISITES: None
AIMS:

To understand the importance of information to organisations and the need for an

information strategy to support the business strategy.

To appreciate the range of facilities which information systems may provide and
to experience methods and tools for development of appropriate systems to
professional standards.

To focus on data and knowledge management, data modelling and web publishing

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

Evaluate the role of information in the leadership and control of the organisation
and define the importance of people as part of an information system.

Compare and contrast the importance held by global electronic handling of

information over the internet for the future of business.

Understand the concepts and methodology of data modelling and web publishing
and be able to design and implement related systems

Select and apply core techniques for modelling an organisations information

needs, in order to identify and evaluate the selection and procurement of suitable
systems for each phase of the projects under his or her control.

CURRICULUM CONTENT (INDICATIVE):

Business Applications Systems
Business strategy analysis and the definition of an information strategy
Information and human groups
The Soft Systems approach to analysing poorly structured problems
Data and Knowledge Management
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Data modelling
Entity-Relationship model and Relational Model
Databases and retrieval languages, (e.g. Oracle/SQL, MSAccess)
Exploiting Communications Technology
Web Technology
Web Publishing (introduction to HTML)
Methods and tools for web publishing
Structured Systems Development
Overview of structured systems analysis and design
Techniques of a major structured methodology, (currently SSADM)
Human Computer Interaction
Information Systems in Construction
Electronic Document Management
Geographic Information Systems
Digital Imaging Applications
Application sharing, The Virtual Studio
Global business systems integration
Special Information System areas: Topics to be selected from
Computer Aided Software Engineering
Decision Support
Computer Supported Co-operative Working/Workflow Systems
Multimedia Systems
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES (INDICATIVE):
A general familiarity with information technology and with the basic concerns of
business management will be assumed. Suitable pre-course reading is recommended for
those who feel unprepared in these areas.
Case studies will occupy about a third of the module. Since teamwork and
communication skills play an important part in information system development these
problems will typically be tackled by small teams of students and reporting will usually
be by formal presentation.
The course content will be delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations
and practical sessions.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours on the module including
independent study.
10 hours:
14 hours:
6 hours:
10 hours:
110 hours:

pre-reading
lectures
design exercises
case study
guided self study
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES (INDICATIVE):

The learning outcomes will be assessed by a written assignment in which students are
required to produce an information systems proposal.
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT:
Coursework:

100%

ACHIEVING A PASS:
It is a requirement that the following major categories of assessment are passed
separately in order to achieve an over all pass for the module: To achieve a pass a
student must obtain at least 50% overall.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: (INDICATIVE):
Core Text(s)
Jessup L. and Valacich J., Information Systems Today, Second Edition, Prentice
Hall, 2005
Recommended Reading:
Alter S., Information Systems: The Foundation of E-Business, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2001
Goodland, M. with Slater, C., SSADM Version 4: A Practical Approach,
McGraw-Hill, 1995
Kendall, K. E. and Kendall, J. E., Systems Analysis and Design, 4th Edition,
Prentice-Hall, 1999
Garold Oberlender: Project Management for Engineering and Construction
McGraw Hill, 1993
Robson, Wendy, Strategic Management and Information Systems: An Integrated
Approach, 2nd Edition, London Pitman, 1997
McFadden, F. R. & Hoffer, J., Modern Database Management, 5th Edition,
Benjamin/Cummings, 1999
Turban, E. Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems: 6th edition,
Prentice Hall 2001
Timmers, P. Electronic Commerce: Strategies and Models for Business-toBusiness Trading: Chichester: Wiley, 1999

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MODULE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Lecture 1
Information Systems The Big Picture
Information Systems For Competitive Advantage
Lecture 2
Corporate Data & Database Management Systems
Lecture 3
Relational Database Management Systems, ERP,
SCM, CRM Applications. Case Studies
Lecture 4
Introduction to Data Flow Diagrams. Exercises
Lecture 5
Soft Systems Methodology. Rich Pictures.
Exercises
Lecture 6
Programming: SQL, C & Visual Basic (I)
Lecture 7
Programming: SQL, C & Visual Basic (II)
Lecture 8
Information Management. Data & Information
Management Issues.
Lecture 9
Create stories by using Photostory 3 For
Windows.
Lecture 10
Revision

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MODULE TITLE: ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS- (CE.M.007.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements:
No pre-requisite modules
Delivery Modes:
Week block or evenings
Aims:
The outcome of this module will give to students the knowledge of what is normally
available and how it can be accessed, in particular, what the professional needs to
understand the possibilities and limitations of the usual management accounting
systems which use the financial accounts as its source data.
Learning Outcomes:
Organizations necessarily run financial accounting systems to meet statutory
obligations and to collect dues and pay bills. The prime data is collected as a routine
and any second use of the same data is likely to be economical. This data is of
potential use to the decision-making professional advisor and management.
Professional needs to understand the ways in which operations can be funded while
management is held responsible for the utilization of such funds. This module will
give the student a foundation for understanding business reports and accounts.
Indicative Syllabus:
Financial Accounting
The accounting process, accounting cycle, financial statements, fund
statements, income measurement, interpretation of financial statements.
Accounting for construction contracts. Reading: Meigs & Meigs, ch.
1,2,3,4,12,15,20 and IASC No. 4
Management accounting
Costs and costing methods, cost behaviour, overheads and break-even, relevant
and marginal costs and contribution analysis, standard costing, budgetary
control and variance analysis. Reading: Meigs & Meigs, ch. 1,18, 23, 24, 25,
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Trading entities
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Types, merits, legal standing, company formation, taxation, accounts, sole

proprietorships, limited partnerships, SA's. Reading: Meigs & Meigs, ch. 1, 12
Business Finance
Sources of finance and capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting and
evaluation of capital expenditures, performance appraisal, financial decisions.
Reading: Joannos, ch. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, plus handouts.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures
and tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available. Students are
expected to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.
Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

50 %
50 %

Indicative Bibliography:
Accounting: The Basis For Business Decisions Vol I & II, Walter Meigs & Robert
Meigs, (in Greek), Papazisis, Athens, 1988
Accounting for Construction Contracts, IAS 11, International Accounting Standards
Committee.
Financial Management, I .Joannos, (in Greek), To Economico, Athens, 1996.
The Periodicals Library of the Athens University of Business & Economics,76
Patission Str., Athens .
Indicative Journals:
1) Abacus (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
1) Accountancy (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
2) Accounting and Business Research (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
3) Accounting Organizations and Society (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
4) Accounting Review (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
5) Behavioral Research in Accounting (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
6) British Accounting Review (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
7) CMA Magazine (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
8) Critical Perspectives on Accounting (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
9) European Accounting Review (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
10) International Journal of Accounting (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
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11) Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission
Ave.)
12) Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission
Ave.)
13) Journal of Cost Analysis (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)
14) Management Accounting Research (The Athens University Library, 76 Patission Ave.)

Software:
Eurofasma, by Singular, for financial and managerial accounting applications available
at the Department of Accounting Labs, 50 positions.
Also custom - made programs on construction accounting applications will be
developed.

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MODULE: ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Lecture 1
The
accounting
process,
business
transactions, business books and accounts,
interim accounting reports.
Lecture 2
Equity
changes,
inventories,
asset
valuation.
Lecture 3
Preparation of financial statements.
Lecture 4
Cost behavior, cost volume profit analysis
(BEP), relevant range
Lecture 5
Cost components and cost analysis, cost
tracing, cost allocation and product
costing
Lecture 6
Interpretation of financial statements,
main ratios.
Lecture 7
Fund statements, cash flow statements, net
working capital. Budgeting
Lecture 8
Evaluation of capital expenditure. Cost of
capital
Lecture 9
Performance appraisal. Sources of
finance, financial decisions
Lecture 10
Taxation of construction entities

Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS
Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS

Room D004

Room D004

Room D004

Room D004

Room D004

Room D004

Room D004

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Room D004

Constantionos CANTZOS
Spiridon GOUMASIoannis SALAMOURIS Room D004

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: PROJECT AND RISK MANAGEMENT

-( CE.M.008.TEI)
LEVEL:

PRE-REQUISITES:

CATS POINTS:

15

None

CO-REQUISITES: None
AIM:

To give students a working knowledge of modern project management and risk

management techniques.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

Apply project network techniques to a construction project

Draw and analyse network diagrams and draw bar charts

Calculate total, free and independent floats for activities and identify critical
paths

Apply time reduction techniques to a network such as variable dependencies,

overlapping activities and crash costing

Allocate resources to activities, analyse resource use and carry out resource
levelling and smoothing

Apply costs to activities and carry out analysis and forecasting on a time/cost "S"
curve.

Update a programme according to progress on site, and produce reports showing

progress and forecasts

Use project management software on a personal computer to achieve the

outcomes in the previous item

Have an understanding of risks and uncertainties in projects and the methods

available for the analysing risk and uncertainty

Perform risk analyses for a variety of project types

CURRICULUM CONTENT (INDICATIVE):

Network analysis
Bar charts
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Resource analysis
Scheduling
Costing
Reporting
Probabilistic analysis
Monte Carlo analysis.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES (INDICATIVE):
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours on the module including
independent study.
10 hours:
pre-reading
20 hours:
lectures
2 hours: workshops
2 hours: tutorials
6 hours: case study
110 hours:
guided self study
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:
Completion of the end of module coursework is concerned with applying project
management techniques to given case studies.
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT:
Coursework 100%
ACHIEVING A PASS:
It is a requirement that the following major categories of assessment are passed
separately in order to achieve an over all pass for the module: To achieve a pass a
student must obtain at least 50% overall.
BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE):
Pilcher, R., (1992), Principle of Construction Management, 3rd Ed., (McGraw-Hill)
Lockyer, K. & Gordon, J., (1991) Critical Path Analysis, 5th Ed., (Pitman)
Harris, F. & McCaffer, R., (1989), Modern Construction Management, 3rd Ed.,
(Blackwell)
Callahan, M.T., Quackenbush, D.G. & Rowings, J.E., (1992), Construction Project
Scheduling, (McGraw-Hill)
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Maudesley, M., Askew, W. and OReilly, M., (1996), Planning and Controlling
Construction Projects, (Longman)
Turk and Kirkman, Effective Writing, (Spon)
Chapman, Project Risk Management: Processes, Techniques and Insights, 12/99

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MODULE: PROJECT & RISK MANAGEMENT

Lecture1
Introduction to Project Management
Project & Risk Management
Lecture2
Business Fundamentals For Project
Managers
Lecture3
Planning & Strategic Project Management

Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA

Lecture4
Business Case form Balanced Scorecard
For Project Managers
Lecture5
ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATIONS

Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA

Room B229

Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA

Room B229

Lecture6
The Customer in the Project Process
Lecture7
Project Management in Human Resources
Lecture8
Project Management Integration
Lecture9
MS Project Lab 1
Lecture10
MS Project Lab 2

Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA
Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA

Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA
Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA
Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA
Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA
Constantinos
ALAFODIMOS Vasileia
PEPPA

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Room B229

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: MODERN METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (CE.M.009.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims: This module is seen as an updating and leveling exercise aimed at filling any gaps or
deficiencies in knowledge of theoretical aspects of Structural Analysis necessary for
study of design at postgraduate level. Opportunity will also be taken to present
established methods of analysis in an up to date formulation suitable for modern
computer based solution methods. All such topics to be covered are those which
would typically be found in the final year of a structures syllabus of an honors degree
course in Civil Engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module the students will be able to :
i)
obtain solutions to portal frame problems with general geometry including
sloping members, using both flexibility, stiffness and moment distribution
methods;
ii)
apply the Virtual Work Principle to determine sway equilibrium equations in
stiffness and moment distribution problems
iii)
apply the Virtual Work Principle to Plastic Analysis problems.
iv)
Calculate elastic critical loads for framed structures using stability functions
v)
Obtain buckling mode shapes
vi)
Calculate natural frequencies for framed structures
vii)
Apply finite difference techniques to 1-D and 2-D problems
Indicative Content:
The Virtual Work Principle: Its application in structural mechanics
Linear Elastic Behavior: Solution of Indeterminate Problems using Stiffness and
Flexibility Approaches
Numerical Methods (with spreadsheet applications) : Moment Distribution, Finite
Difference methods for solution of stress resultants, deflections for 1-D and 2-D
problems
Non Linear Behavior: Plastic Analysis, Elastic Instability
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
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A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available

Students are expected to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.

Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
Meek, J L - Computer Methods in Structural Analysis, E & FN Spon, 1991
Coates, R C, Coutie, M G and Kong, F K - Structural Analysis 2nd Ed, Nelson, 1980
Timoshenko, S P and Goodier, J N - Theory of Elasticity 3rd Ed, McGraw Hill, 1970
Zienkiewicz, O C, Olgierd, C and Neville, A M - The Finite Element Method 3rd Ed,
McGraw Hill, 1977
Ghali, A A - Structural Analysis 3rd Ed, Chapman and Hall, 1989
Valiasis, The. Statics of linear beams Athens 2000.
Beer, F.P. and Johnston ,E.R. ,Statics and Dynamics, McGraw-Hill Co.,1975
Goodman ,L.E. and Warner ,W. H. ,Statics, Wadsworth Publ. Co.,1963.

Indicative Journals:
1) Computers and Structures (The Athens National Technical University Library, 5 Heroes
Politechnion Ave. Zografou)
2) Computer Metods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (The Athens National Technical
University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave. Zografou)
3) Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Structural Engineering
(The Athens National Technical University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave. Zografou)
4) International Journal of Solids and Structures (The Athens National Technical University
Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave. Zografou)
5) Journal of Computing
in
Civil Engineering (The Athens National Technical
University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave. Zografou)
6) Journal of Structural Engineering (The Athens National Technical University Library, 5
Heroes Politechnion Ave. Zografou)

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MODULE TIMETABLE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

MODULE: MODERN METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Lecture 1
Introduction to the module
Bending moment and shear force
diagrams- Moment distribution
Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 3
Flexibility method

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 4
Flexibility method

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 5
Spatial program on PC- Stiffness
matrix.
Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 6
Stiffness matrix

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 9
Plastic analysis

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 10
Plastic analysis

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 2
Moment distribution

Lecture 7
Stiffness matrix- Plastic analysis

Lecture 8
Plastic analysis

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE

- (CE.M.010.TEI)
LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
To gain a clear understanding of how design the sections and evaluate the
reinforcement of the structural elements and full-scale reinforced concrete structures.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module students should be able to:

determine the loading cases for reinforced concrete structures including wind, earthquake,
dead and imposed loadings.

consider the fundamental design requirements, the limit state of strength and
service limit state of reinforced concrete structures.

apply design methods in reinforced concrete structures deformed in ultimate limit

state conditions due to bending and axial forces.

apply design methods in reinforced concrete columns of various-shaped section

deformed in ultimate limit state conditions due to biaxial bending.

apply design methods in reinforced concrete columns of various-shaped section

deformed in ultimate limit state conditions due to biaxial bending.

apply design methods for flanged sections for beams of reinforced concrete due to bending
forces.

apply design methods for longitudinal structural members submitted to shear

forces with or without seismic action.

apply design methods for longitudinal structural members deformed in ultimate

limit state conditions due to torsion forces.

carry out design methods for one-, two-ways, continuous and slabs with ribs
made of reinforced concrete.
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demonstrate the ability to design reinforced concrete slabs and foundations

against punching.

Indicative Syllabus:
Various loading conditions affecting stress states of the structural members of Civil
Engineering constructions. Section design and reinforcement evaluation of reinforced
concrete members.

Teaching and Learning Strategies:

Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available
Students are expected to spend a further 120 hours on independent study.
Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination in the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Achieving a pass:
To achieve a pass, students must obtain at least 50% overall (assignment and examination).
Further, the students must attain a minimum of 40% to section of assignment, in order to have
the possibility to participate in the final exams.
Indicative Bibliography:
Kong, F. K. and Evans, R. H.:Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete,3nd
Edition(1990), Van Nostrand Reinhold.
MacGinley, T. J. and Choo, B. S., Reinforced Concrete-Design Theory and
Examples,2nd Edition,(1990), E& FN Spon.
Byngey, J. H. and Mosley, W.: Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2,
Macmillan(1996).
Eurocode 2, Design of Concrete Structures, Part I, General Rules and Rules for
Buildings,(1991)
Kleinlogel, A. and Haselbach, W., Rahmen Formeln, Verlag von Wilhelm Ernst und
Sohn, Berlin (1970).
Konstantinides, A. Applications of Reinforced Concrete, Vol. I and II,1st Edition,
Athens(1996).
Scada, Software for Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures, American Computers
and Engineers (2003).
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Indicative Journals:
5) Concrete (The Athens National Technical University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave.,
Zografou).
6) Concrete Abstracts (The Athens National Technical University Library, 5 Heroes
Politechnion Ave., Zografou)
7) Concrete International- Design and Construction (The Athens National Technical
University Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave., Zografou)
8) 4) Journal of Composites for Construction (The Athens National Technical University
Library, 5 Heroes Politechnion Ave., Zografou)

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MODULE TIMETABLE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

MODULE: DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
Lecture 1
Analysis of the Structure (Continuous
beams, Building Structures and Frames,
Redistribution of bending moments)
Lecture 2
Analysis of section (Rectangular or
Flanged section with or without
compression reinforcement)
Lecture 3
Principles of Prestressing (Methods of
Prestressing, Analysis of concrete section
under working loads)
Lecture 4
Design of prestressed concrete member for
the Serviceability limit State
(Determination of minimum section,
calculation of prestress force, Tendon
profiles, Prestress Losses)
Lecture 5
Column design (Column classifications
and failure modes)
Lecture 6
Biaxial bending of short columns
Lecture 7
Ultimate limit state for shear force in
Reinforced or Prestressed Concrete
Structures
Lecture 8
Design procedure for Torsion combined
with Shear.
Lecture 9
Design of flat slabs
Lecture 10
Design of Strip footing and Raft
foundation.

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Constantinos
DEMAKOS
Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Room: D108
Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Constantinos
DEMAKOS
Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Room: D108

Room: D108
Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

Constantinos
DEMAKOS

Room: D108

MODULE TITLE: DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL STEEL AND COMPOSITE

CONSTRUCTION - (CE.M.0011.TEI)
LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
The aim of this module is to give a thorough presentation and background to current
codes of practice (BS 5950 Parts 1 & 3, Eurocode 3) for the design methods in
steelwork and composite steel/concrete construction.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)

Use current codes of practice to classify structural steel frameworks into simple,
rigid, and semi-rigid categories.
Check the codes for compliance of steel members subjected to shear, axial force,
bending moments and lateral torsional buckling effects.
Appreciate and apply standard computer software solutions for the analysis and
design of steel structures.
Carry out design of structural steelwork connections.
Differentiate between simple and continuous design methods.
Carry out plastic design of portal frames.
Design multi-storey sway and non-sway frames using elastic behaviour principles.
Demonstrate the ability to design plate girders and for tension field action.
Recognise the use of various forms of profile steel sheeting for use in composite
construction.
Apply detailed design procedures for composite construction in buildings.
Design for shear connectors in composite beams
Use propped and unpropped design procedures to suggest the best form of
construction of a composite structure.

Indicative Content:
Students should be familiar with, and confident in the use of, Codes of practice for steel for
routine design situations as well as for more advanced requirements of structural design in
composite construction. Coverage to the following topics is provided:
General principles, Limit State philosophy. Section Classification. Design of components and
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connections. Simple and Continuous design. Plastic design of Portal Frames. Elastic design of
multi-storey sway/non sway frames. Detailed design procedures for composite construction in
buildings. Propped and un-propped design. Shear connectors. Fire Conditions. Serviceability
requirements. Dynamic response of composite construction.

Teaching and Learning Strategies:

The learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and tutorial
and by independent study.
A maximum of 30 hours formal contact time will be available. Students are expected to spend
a further 120 hours on independent study.
Assessment Strategies:
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and examination in
the following proportions
Assignment:
Examination:

30%
70%

Indicative Bibliography:
Steel Construction Institute, Steel Designers Manual, Fifth edition, Blackwell Science,
1994, 0 632 03877 2
Nethercot, D A - Limit State Design of Structural Steelwork 2nd Ed, Chapman and
Hall, 1991
Dowling, P J, Knowle, S P, Owens, G W - Structural Steel Design, Butterworth, 1988,
0 408 03717 2
Morris, L J, Plum, D R - Structural Steelwork Design to BS5950, 2nd edition.
Longman, 1996, 0 582 23088 8
Davies, J M, and Brown, B A - Plastic Design to BS 5950, Blackwell Science, 1996, 0
632 04088 2
Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures, Part 1-1: General rules and rules for
buildings, CEN , EVN,1993-1-1 ,1992.
Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures, Part 1-3: General rules- Supplementary rules
for cold formed thin gauge members and sheeting, CEN, ENV 1993-1-3, 1996.
Vagias, Ermopoulos, Ioannidis Steel structures, Vol. 1 and 2, Athens, 1997.
Fournarakos, G., Steel structures, Vol. I, II, III, Athens 90.
Salmon ,C. G. and Johnson J. E., Steel Structures, design and behaviour, 3rd ed.,
Harper and Row, 1990.
Indicative Journals:
1) Journal of Constructional Steel Research, (EIE Library, 48 Vas. Konstantinou Ave.)

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MODULE TIMETABLE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

MODULE: DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL STEEL AND COMPOSITE
CONSTRUCTION
Lecture 1
Introduction to Steel
according to EC3 and EC1

Design
Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 2
Section classification according to
EC3-Introduction to EC3 clauses
Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 3
Design of Restrained beams

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 4
Design of Restrained beams

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 5
Design of unrestrained beams

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 6
Design of unrestrained beams

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 7
Design of Steel Columns

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 8
Design of Steel Columns

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 9
Design of Portal Frames

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Lecture 10
Design of Portal Frames

Sophia METAXA

Room: D108

Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT STRUCTURES (CE.M.020.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

PRE-REQUISITES: None but it is recommended that students undertake the module

Modern Methods of Structural Analysis
CO-REQUISITES: None
AIM:

To design structures and assess the vulnerability of existing ones in areas subjected to
earthquakes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Predict and assess the behavior of structures subjected to seismic excitation,

Critically review the response of several materials (concrete, steel, masonry, soil)
under seismic activity,

Understand in depth the philosophy and terminology of the European Code EC8 and
of relevant codes,

Design earthquake resistant structures according to the provisions of EC8 and other
similar Codes.
CURRICULUM CONTENT (INDICATIVE)
Earthquake Characteristics Plate Tekonics Theory, fault types, Seismic waves
Measurement of Earthquakes, Intensity, Magnitude, Earthquakes hazard, Source to Site
Effects,
Seismic response of elastic single degree of freedom structures
Elastic response spectrum - Elastic design spectrum - Soil condition effects
Inelastic response of single degree of freedom structures, normalized yield strength,
yield reduction factor, ductility factor,
Ductility demand, inelastic design spectrum, generalized single degree of freedom
systems
Seismic response of multi degree of freedom structures
Seismic response of shear cantilever, systems with distributed mass and elasticity
Capacity design - Damage on structures
Principles of several Codes for the design of earthquake resistant structures (EC8,
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2000, UBC, IBC etc.)

TEACHING AND LEARNING (INDICATIVE)
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours on the module including
independent study.
30 hours:
20 hours:
5 hours:
5 hours:
90 hours:

pre-reading
lectures
groupwork
case study
guided self study

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of assignment and
examination.
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ASSESSMENT:
Coursework:
Examination:

30%
70%

ACHIEVING A PASS
It is a requirement that the following major categories of assessment are passed separately in
order to achieve an overall pass for the module:
To achieve a pass a student must obtain at least 50% overall. In computing the final mark,
students must attain a minimum of 40% of the available marks available for each section
(coursework, examination).
BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE):
Recommended Reading:
urocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance. Part 1: General rules Seismic
actions and rules for buildings, EN 1998-1: 2004. (2004), Brussels.
Clough R.W., Penzien J. (1993) Dynamics of Structures. McGraw-Hill, New York.2nd Edition
Dowrick D.J. (1977) Earthquake resistant design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.(also in
greek)
Kramer L.S. (1996) Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Prentice Hall, Inc., New York.
Paulay T., Priestley M.J.N. (1992) Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Buildings. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
Penelis G.G., Kappos A.J. (1996) Earthquake Resistant Concrete Structures. Champan and
Hall, London.
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Polyakov (1974) Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures. Mir Publishers, Moscow. In

greek:
Anastasiadis K. (1983) Dynamics of structures. Ziti, Salonica.
Anastasiadis K. (1996) Earthquake Resistant Structures. Ziti, Salonica.
Greek Code for Earthquake Resistant Structures EAK 2000. (2001), Athens
Chopra A. (2007) Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering, 3rd Edition,
Chopra A. (1980) Dynamics of Structures: A primer, EERI
Elnashai, A.S., Sarno di, L. (2008) Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering, John Wiley
and Sons,
Chen W.F., Lui, E.M., (2008) eds. Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design, Taylor &
Francis.

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MODULE TIMETABLE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

MODULE: CE M 020 DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT
STRUCTURES
Lecture 1
Earthquake Characteristics Plate Tekonics
Theory, fault types, Seismic waves
Measurement of Earthquakes, Intensity,
Magnitude

Room B230
Philotheos LOKKAS

Lecture 2
Earthquakes hazard, Source to Site Effects

Room B230
Philotheos LOKKAS

Lecture 3
Seismic response of elastic single degree of
freedom structures
Lecture 4
Elastic response spectrum - Elastic design
spectrum - Soil condition effects
Lecture 5
Inelastic response of single degree of freedom
structures,
Lecture 6
Normalized yield strength, yield reduction factor,
ductility factor
Lecture 7
Ductility demand, inelastic design spectrum,
generalized single degree of freedom systems
Lecture 8
Seismic response of multi degree of freedom
structures

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Room B230
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Room B230
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Room B230
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Room B230
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Lecture 9
Capacity design Damage Design

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Lecture 10
Basic principles of Greek, European and
International Codes for the design of earthquake
resistant structures - Synopsis

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Times: 18:00 21:00 hours

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MODULE TITLE: THE THESIS (CEM.018.TEI)

LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

60

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Day of evening attendance and students own time.
Overall aims:
The overall aim of the module is to allow the student to develop research skills and
appreciation, to study an areas of interest in significant depth and to allow him/her to
demonstrate a good and clear understanding of what has been learnt through a variety
of means - a learned paper, an oral presentation and a substantial dissertation.
The Thesis is a module which comprises a number of elements, culminating in the
production of a dissertation. The term the thesis used here includes all these
elements which are described below, namely:
a research methodology programme, followed by the
submission of a research proposal

20 marks

an oral presentation, based on the research;

30 marks

a research paper; and

30 marks

the final dissertation

120 marks

Total 200 marks

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the Thesis the student should be able to:

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demonstrate the ability to identify problems within the construction industry

and obtain the current state of knowledge on their chosen area of research

develop and expound a valid hypothesis

conduct primary and secondary research necessary to investigate the chosen

hypothesis

demonstrate powers of critical analysis consistent with work at a Masters level

express hypotheses, analyses and deductions in a clear, concise and objective

manner

prepare and present a Thesis in an appropriate format

The thesis, taken as a whole, is the students opportunity to demonstrate that they are
able to work independently and to produce ideas and solution and to communicate
them convincingly to a sophisticated and knowledgeable audience.
The Research Methodology Course and Research Proposal:
The Research Methodology Course aims to equip students with the knowledge and
skills sufficient to plan and complete the Thesis and to provide an opportunity to
students to discuss possible Thesis Proposals with members of the Module Team.
The syllabus for the course will include:

the concept of research and its pursuit in practice

understanding your subject field: literature surveys, internet searches,

consultation with other researchers etc.

data, model building, verification

acquiring data: practical and operational considerations - experiments,

observations and, surveys

ethical considerations: human and commercial considerations

the validity and sufficiency of data

presentation - citations, references

ethics of research in its own right - intellectual property, plagiarism,

acknowledgement

protection of intellectual property

research planning and control techniques

Specific Learning Outcomes:

The extent to which the student has acquired a good understanding of the principles of
research will be assessed against the following more specific learning outcomes:

the student will be able to formulate a research problem, clearly stating the
objectives of the proposed research
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the student will be able to set a reasonable time and resource programme,
setting out the components of the research work, stating which components are
to be undertaken when and stating what resources are required and how
these are to be requisitioned

the student will be able to identify the sources of literature etc. required to
develop a comprehensive and sufficiently deep appreciation of the research
field in which he/she proposes to work

the student will be able to appreciate and hence identify the typed of data
needed to support his/her research and will be able to appreciate and hence
explain what weight and reliance is to be placed on each type or source of data

the student will be able to appreciate and hence explain what critical skills will
be required to ensure that sensible and supportable conclusions are drawn from
the data acquired

the student will be able to make a reasonable assessment of the type of model
or structure which will emerge from the research and hence be able to suggest
the extent to which the results of the research will:

be of interest to the student only

be of general interest and usefulness to the industry

make a significant contribution to the industry e.g.

by enhancing efficiency etc.

be commercially exploitable

the student will be able to submit a clear and presentable document, which sets
out his/her
thinking clearly and succinctly

The Dissertation:
The dissertation is a substantial piece of work, being 12000 to 15000 words in length.
It should represent and/or include:

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an account of the work which was undertaken, setting out methods, sources of
data, approaches to the analysis and evaluation of the data, development of
models/structures etc.

a statement of a practically important research question, together with a

statement of specific objectives for the research

a reasonably full, well-referenced and laid-out statement of the current state of

knowledge and/or thinking in the relevant field

a reasonably full statement of the methods used to collect data and process the
data acquired

a reasonably full and critically-balanced analysis of the data, showing how it

fits into an existing or new model (including how it supports or contradicts any
commonly used models)

a set of conclusions, which refer specifically back to the objectives which were
set

a statement as to how the research undertaken may be furthered in future

research projects

In addition it should be:

a well-written and well-presented piece of work

well-referenced in accordance with an acceptable citation style (e.g. Harvard)

and should contain a reasonable up-to-date and full bibliography to enable
other researchers readily to acquire reading materials on the general field of
study

The learning outcomes associated with and implied in each of the above criteria will
be assessed. Each of will be accorded equal weight.
A short research paper based on the thesis:
A short research paper will be submitted with the Thesis. This should be between
2000 and 2500 words and should be a summary of some aspect of the research. It
should:

be a piece of work which outlines an original or novel approach or conclusion

from the research and which the industry or some identified sector of it would
consider to be a valuable insight or contribution

be a well-structured and well-written statement of its subject matter, which

presents itself succinctly and without unnecessary verbiage but at the same
time provide sufficient detail to enable a reader to form his/her own judgement
as to the quality of the work, the data and the conclusions

contain diagrams, figures, graphs and tabulated data, where appropriate (N.B.
where, or to the extent that, the paper contains none of these, the assessment
will be on the basis whether or not it would have been appropriate to include
them)

represent a positive, but properly balanced and self-critical piece, indicating

shortcomings and well as highlighting the positive aspects of the work

For structure and layout it should:

bear a title which properly reflects the content of the piece

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set out, in the introduction, a succinct and yet reasonably full description of the
objectives of the paper

set out, in the main body, a clear statement of any method of data collection
used

set out, in the main body, a critical assessment of the data and how that data
accords with any existing, established or novel model used

set out its conclusions in a clear, crisp fashion

set out references in a proper and standard manner

This aspect of the module seeks to ensure that the student has acquired the learning
outcomes associated and/or implied by the above and the assessment of this aspect will
be made against these criteria, which of which will be given equal weighting.
The oral presentation:
The oral presentation element of the module is designed to ensure that the student is
able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

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to be able to structure an oral presentation, with:

an introduction, setting out the main features of the talk which is to be
delivered
a substantive section in which ideas are presented in a fashion and to a
level appropriate to an audience from the same general professional
background, but without specific knowledge of the topic being
discussed
a concluding section, which restates the main findings and conclusions
of the talk

to be able to speak with proper clarity and authority upon a topic upon which
the speaker has undertaken considerable research

be able to plan and time the presentation so that the available time allowed is
used appropriately and so that each section is given a weight - in terms of need
for explanation and importance - that is appropriate

be able to produce visual aids, handouts etc. as appropriate; visual aids should
be clearly visible, uncluttered, illustrate the key points with ease and
stimulating; handouts should be useful for reading detail at a later stage or be
otherwise appropriate. To the extent that visual aids and/or handouts are not
used, the assessment will take into account whether they should have been
used.

be able to answer questions competently and appropriately.

Teaching and Learning Strategies:

Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study. Supervisors will be appointed to give students
academic guidance on quality
A maximum of 12 hours formal contact time will be available
Students are expected to spend a further 588 hours on independent study.

Indicative Bibliography:
Blaxter, L., etc., (1996), How to Research (Open University)
Manchester, C., etc., (1996), Exploring the Law (Sweet & Maxwell)
Bell, J., (1993), Doing Your Research Project
Erickson, B., etc., (1922), Understanding Data
Fellows, R., etc., (1996), Research Methods in Construction

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MODULE TITLE: INTENSIVE PROGRAMME ON THE EUROPEAN

OPTION (CE.M.017 .TEI)
LEVEL:

CATS POINTS:

15

Entry Requirements: No pre-requisite modules.

Delivery Modes: Week blocks or evenings
Aims:
To provide student with the confidence to work in other EC states. The module
should leave the student with a wider perspective of how the construction industry
works so that they can adopt some good practice into their own culture.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module the students should be able to:

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Explain some of the cultural differences across the EC and how they affect the
working environment

Work in groups with students from other EC countries

Describe some of the differences in legal systems in various EC states

Define different approaches to the contracts used for construction

Explain the different organizational arrangements used on construction projects

Explain the different organizational arrangements used by the client in order to

procure construction

Define the method of pricing work across various EC states

Explain some of the benefits and disadvantages of international collaboration

Develop and express possible future issues of importance to construction

Demonstrate effective communication skills (oral, written or visual)

Demonstrate awareness of available communication

Indicative Syllabus:
It is intended that students should understand the differences in the structure of the
construction industry in the various European states with respect to different methods
and the different personnel employed to carry out specific tasks. The students should
understand the professional structure of construction and the roles played by the
various disciplines.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of formal lectures and
tutorial and by independent study.
A maximum of 60 hours formal contact time will be available
Students are expected to spend a further 90 hours on independent study.

Assessment Strategies:
Assignment only.
Indicative Bibliography:
Nicholl, W. & Salmon, T., Understanding the New European Community
Barnes, I. & Davison, L., European Business - Text and Cases
Nugent, N. & O'Donnell, R., The European Business Environment

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