Construction Products Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Civil Engineering
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Program code6211EX072
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
About
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS ENGINEERING / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
| Degree | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Length | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Study language | Lithuanian |
| Start | 1st of September |
| Entry Qualification | To this programme applicants are accepted from the fields of Civil Engineering. |
Civil engineering is a fast-growing engineering sector of great national importance. Construction products represent a significant part as the main component in construction industry. It combines construction products, their manufacture, their qualitative characteristics, the normative framework, and the correct use of these products for their intended purpose. The programme of building materials was renewed in response to the current needs of the industry and the lack of specialists as well as the demand for new competencies in modern times. This programme is in line with employers’ expectations, and future professionals are very welcome in the construction sector.
The demand for specialists with up-to-date knowledge and skills in Lithuanian construction companies was the key reason to offer postgraduate studies in Construction Products Engineering.
The aim of this Master Degree Programme is to train specialists having good knowledge of construction product technology, the development of new sustainable products and the design and optimisation of innovative technological processes.
The students of this Master Degree Programme will learn about the development and production of new sustainable construction products, qualitative characteristics of these products and product managements.
The students will also study the regulatory documents for construction products, as well as product quality characteristics and eco-design of construction products.
What competencies will I acquire?
The Master's Degree Program in Construction Products Engineering is designed to to teach you:
- the principles of innovative construction product development and manufacturing;
- to evaluate the technical parameters of construction products;
- to develop new sustainable products for the construction industry;
- to manage technological processes in the production of construction products, to modify the structure and properties of the products.
What are my possible career pathways?
- Working as a manager at all levels, capable of ensuring the efficient production, sales and testing of sustainable construction products and controlling the quality characteristics of the products.
- Work in private and public enterprises in the construction industry, in research institutions.
- Establishing your own company and working as a consultant and expert in the field of construction products.
- Remaining in academia, teaching and working on research projects.
- Continuing to PhD studies.
Final thesis topics
Development of new sustainable products used in the construction industry, research of these products, analysis of their qualitative characteristics according to the requirements of the applicable normative documents.
Study subjects
1 Semester
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STGSM22241 9 credits
Innovative Testing Methods and Equipment for Construction Products
Module aim
After completing this course, students will be able to analyze, determine the properties of construction products, select methods and equipment for determining properties, based on empirical knowledge and research.
Module description
It is a combination of theory and practice that helps to determine the main characteristics of construction products. The main research methods of the properties of construction products: physical, mechanical, thermal, spectral, microscopic, acoustic, ultrasonic, non-destructive. Thus, the course examines the main methods and equipment for testing the properties of construction products.
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STGSM22240 9 credits
Theory of Technological Processes in the Production of Construction Products
Module aim
After completing this course, students will be able to analyze, develop manufacturing technologies for construction products and select equipment based on empirical knowledge and research.
Module description
In the production of various construction products, technological processes take place during production, from the delivery of raw materials to the factory to the storage of the manufactured product. The main technological processes are divided into: mechanical, hydromechanical, thermal and mass exchange processes according to the regularities defining the process. Thus, the course examines technological processes and equipment for them.
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STTMM17130 6 credits
Theory and Methods of Optimization in Technics
Module aim
To learn formulation of various engineering optimization problems, to analyze, simulate and solve them.
Module description
To get knowledge of the optimization theory, to get acquainted with the main types of optimization problems, to study linear and nonlinear mathematical programming. Understand the principles of their application optimizing technological processes. Apply the acquired knowledge selecting methods for solution of optimization problems, computational algorithms and computer software. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STGSM17222 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Form a specialized technical problem solving skills, required for creation new construction materials, for their production and use, the development of new knowledge in the field of the construction materials science and integrate knowledge from different fields.
Module description
The literature on the topic under review is reviewed, the interpretation of various concepts and processes is presented, separate interpretations are systematized in the scientific and technical literature, linked to the topic under consideration with the situation and perspective of the country’s economic. A theoretical justification is made, which is connected with the examination of the main question.
2 Semester
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STGSM22242 9 credits
Aluminium Silicate and Silicate Product Structure and Properties (with course work)
Module aim
Provide knowledge about the construction of aluminosilicate and silicate materials and articles, their structure, properties and production.
Module description
Aluminum silicate and silicate materials take up an important part of building products and they are used to solve various building tasks. It is essential to understand the structure of these materials, their composition, and gain knowledge about products from aluminum silicate and silicate material property dependency on structure, composition, construction technology processes, as well what product qualitative characteristics depend on.
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STGSM22244 9 credits
Cast-in-Place and Precast Structures Technology (with course work)
Module aim
To provide knowledge in the field of concrete technology and technology for the production of both monolithic and prefabricated concrete structures. To develop design skills of monolithic and prefabricated concrete construction technologies.
Module description
In modern construction monolithic or prefabricated concrete structures are mostly used as structural elements. The theoretical basis of both precast and monolithic construction is provided by the concrete technology course. The study module include concrete mixtures from binders, aggregates, chemical admixtures and mineral additives, production technology, concrete transportation, moulding, reinforcement and curing technologies. Special methods of concreting, concreting defects and their repair, concrete quality control and monolithic and precast construction organization issues are analysed. The theoretical course is supplemented with concreting technology and organization design project during practical hours.
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STGSM22243 6 credits
Modern Production Technologies of Building Products from Timber and Metal
Module aim
Provide knowledge about the technologies for the production of wood and metal products, construction products from these materials, their structure and properties
Module description
Timber and metal themes are presented through their material composition and properties, qualitative characteristics. It is important to know and investigate material protection methods from environmental effects, timber protection with flame retardants and antiseptics, metal corrosion and preservation. Investigate building products produced from timber and metal production technologies, the main technological equipment used in their production and their production technological parameters.
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STGSM17226 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply knowledge and skills in creating new construction products, determining their properties, applying the latest research methods.
Module description
The literature on the topic under review is reviewed, the interpretation of various concepts and processes is presented, separate interpretations are systematized in the scientific and technical literature, linked to the topic under consideration with the situation and perspective of the country’s economy. Raw materials, their properties, methods of determination, composition of the studied materials, methods of determining the properties of the studied materials are examined.
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STGSM22248 3 credits
Architectural Construction Products
Module aim
To provide knowledge about the production technologies of decorative construction products, their properties and durability.
Module description
Concrete construction products are used as architectural elements with a specific shape, color, surface texture, high durability and other decorative characteristics. Architectural products have additional requirements, such as concrete surface quality, color, surface texture, durability, and special technologies are used for production of them. The assessment of concrete surface quality, the technologies of street and park elements, pavement production, their durability assessment, 3D printing and glass fiber reinforced concrete production technologies presented in course. Concrete surface repair technologies are introduced.
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STGSM22245 3 credits
Building Product Eco-design
Module aim
Provide knowledge about the eco-design, eco and sustainable design concept, sustainable in building product production.
Module description
In this subject, the concept of eco-design is presented together with the legal base in this country and the world. Familiarize with eco and sustainable design concepts based on Design Thinking method. A technological and ecological sustainability approach in the product manufacturing is presented. Information about building product life cycle and circular economy foundation in building production is presented. The most polluting production technologies, waste and emission reduction methods are investigated, together with waste usage and ecological product manufacturing.
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STGSM22246 3 credits
Sustainable Building Product Production
Module aim
Provide knowledge about the sustainable production concept and circular ecomomy principles.
Module description
In this subject, the concept of sustainable production and circular economy principles are investigated. A familiarization with the legal sustainable production system is presented. While manufacturing building products harmful materials can be released, so it is important to know emission lowering strategies and main tasks, as well as water resource conservation possibilities in manufacturing. When manufacturing new building products waste can also be used, in higher or lower quantities. All that can be more easily investigated by using various sustainable production examples.
3 Semester
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STGSM22247 9 credits
Construction Products Normative Documentation and Evaluation of Conformity
Module aim
To enable students to implement the quality control of construction products, prepare normative documentation, perform conformity assessment of construction products and declaration of conformity.
Module description
It is important to ensure appropriate quality parameters of construction products during production and exploitation. The subject of study includes the concept, aims and objectives of standardization of construction materials and products, preparation, supervision and application of technical specifications, as well as procedures for assessing the conformity of construction products and declaration of conformity.
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STGSM22249 9 credits
Technology of Sustainable Composite Items for Construction (with course work)
Module aim
After completing this course, students will be able to analyze the structure of sustainable composite products, develop composite products technologies and select equipment and optimal compositions of sustainable composite products based on empirical knowledge and research.
Module description
The course examines the technologies of energy-efficient and other sustainable construction composite products, their properties and possibilities of use. The subject includes theoretical and practical issues of the formation of the structure of composite articles and their components, analysis of the design principles of optimal composition of composite articles.
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STGSM22239 6 credits
New Polymeric Building Materials and Products
Module aim
To provide students with an understanding about polymer synthesis and recycling into products, as well as ensure that students would know these products’ usage in construction according to function areas.
Module description
When producing monomers, and producing polymers from them, complicated production processes are used. As a result, raw materials are obtained for polymer construction product production. The products are produced using various formation and recycling methods. Depending on used raw materials and production technologies, various purpose and longevity products are obtained, which can be used according to their purpose and manufacturer recommendations.
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STGSM17232 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply knowledge and skills in creating new construction products, determining their properties, applying the latest research methods.
Module description
The research works started in the second semester are being continued. Data from experimental studies or calculations are processed. The obtained data are compared with the research data provided by other researchers. The obtained data are analyzed, summarized and the primary conclusions are presented.
4 Semester
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STGSM17233 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Acquire the ability to independently analyze scientific literature sources, to formulate the aim of work, to perform the experimental research on the building materials, to analyze the results of research and to formulate the final conclusions.
Module description
The literature on the topic under review is reviewed, the interpretation of various concepts and processes is presented, separate interpretations are systematized in the scientific and technical literature, linked to the topic under consideration with the situation and perspective of the country’s economy. Raw materials, their properties, methods of determination, composition of the studied materials, methods of determining the properties of the studied materials are examined. Data from experimental studies or calculations are processed. The obtained data are compared with the research data provided by other researchers. The obtained data are analyzed, summarized and conclusions are presented.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
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| Enrolled students | 2 |
| Enrolled to FT | 2 |
| Min FT grade | 8.37 |