Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Building Construction IV
Other languages of instruction: English
Teaching staff
Student service hours are Wednesday from 12:00 to 13:00
Introduction
The third year course, in its two quarters with the subjects of Construction 3 and Construction 4, enters into the knowledge of heavy construction systems from its main materials: stone, ceramics and concrete, in its different formats.
From a thermodynamic conception, density is decisive in the passive behavior of the building. In this sense, heavy construction systems can respond to the most demanding requirements for reducing energy demand, comfort and health. We could also add its high durability and excellent acoustic and fire behavior with normally cheap solutions.
From a perceptual point of view, heavy construction systems -normally associated with load-bearing wall systems- are very clear in their structure, envelope and space relationship. These stereotomic 'architectural forms' refer us to classical architecture and connect us with our constructive tradition – more mineral than organic.
While in the subject of Construction 3 the heavy envelopes are studied both in their different material solutions of the enclosing walls and in their openings in the façade, in the subject of Construction 4 the solutions with ceramic elements and with concrete are more detailed.
Pre-course requirements
It is recommended to have approved the subjects of Introduction to Construction, Construction 1 and Construction 2.
Objectives
Complementing and following the study of heavy materials introduced in Construction 3, in Construction 4 the subject focuses in greater depth on the analysis of ceramic elements and concrete, with an intense study of the life cycle of these materials and their aspects. extraction, production, handling, placement, maintenance and recycling. The construction elements derived from its industrialization are analyzed according to their typology, function, shape and their spatial, climatic, structural and energetic efficiency.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 12-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute building structures
- 13-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes, and execute interior partition systems, carpentry, staircases and other finished works.
- 14-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute enclosure systems, roofs and other structural work
- 15-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute foundation solutions
- 16-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute installations for the supply, treatment and evacuation of water, central heating and air-conditioning systems.
- 17 - Ability to apply building and technical standards
- 18 - Ability to preserve the structure of buildings, foundations and civil works
- 19 - Ability to preserve finished works.
- 20 - Ability to evaluate works
- 21 - Ability to preserve structural works
- 24 - To acquire adequate knowledge of the mechanics of solids, continuous medium and soil as well as the plastic, elasticity and resistance properties of materials for structural works
- 25 - To acquire adequate knowledge of conventional building systems and their pathology
- 26 - To acquire adequate knowledge of physical and chemical characteristics, production processes, pathology and the use of construction materials
- 27 - To acquire adequate knowledge of industrialised building systems.
- 28 - To acquire knowledge of professional standards, association organizations, the professional structure and civil liability.
- 29 - To acquire knowledge of administration and management procedures and professional formalities.
- 30 - To acquire knowledge of the organisation of professional offices.
- 31 - To acquire knowledge of measurement, valuation and expert appraisal methods.
- 32 - To acquire knowledge of how to plan health and safety on site.
- 33 - To acquire knowledge of management and administration porcedures in real estate agencies
Learning outcomes of the subject
The main expected results are:
- Correctly design façade closures with ceramic elements, both in masonry format (bricks and blocks) and ceramic cladding (by pressing and by extrusion), avoiding thermal bridges and superficial and interstitial condensation in construction details.
- Correctly design façade enclosures with concrete elements, both in situ format and in prefabricated panels, avoiding thermal bridges and superficial and interstitial condensation in construction details.
Syllabus
THEORETICAL PART
1. Course Introduction & Brickwork walls (I)
2. Brickwork walls (II) & Reinforced brickwork walls
3. Partitions and interior divisions & Industrialized construction
4. Ceramic cladding systems & Ceramic innovations
5. Reinforced concrete in situ + Precast reinforced concrete panels
PRACTICAL PART
6. Case study: definition of materials. Roof and drainage systems
7. Façade modulation and texture. Technical and constructive sections
8. Details of façade with roof and ground systems
9. Façade openings. Wood carpentry
10. Solar protection
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The course is developed in two blocks: a theoretical one in the first five weeks of the semester, which emphasizes autonomous work, and a practical one that is taught in the last five weeks, which interacts more directly with all students.
The exposition of the theoretical aspects is carried out with the analysis of examples of paradigmatic buildings. The aim is to teach the physical reality of the theoretical concepts exposed at the same time that the student is familiarized with the history of architecture. It is a question that the proposed practical topics allow to evaluate both the analytical capacity of the student and to follow the progression in the assimilation of the matter taught.
In the practical block, although each student works on their own project, the corrections are made in the presence of all the students, encouraging team participation and enhancing the critical spirit of each one in comparison with the other works.
Teamwork sessions are also incorporated through the resolution of practical cases, technical presentations and visits to factories where the materials studied in class are produced.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | COMPETENCES | ECTS CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Class exhibition | 12-T 13-T 14-T 15-T 16-T 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 | 1,25 |
| Class participation | 12-T 13-T 14-T 15-T 16-T 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 | 0,12 |
| Clase practice | 12-T 13-T 14-T 15-T 16-T 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 | 0,42 |
| Tutorials | 12-T 13-T 14-T 15-T 16-T 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 | 0,71 |
| Individual or group study | 12-T 13-T 14-T 15-T 16-T 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 | 2,5 |
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation of the final exam is equivalent to 50% of the final mark, that of the course work is 40% and the rest, 10%, responds to attendance, participation and attitude in class. In the theoretical and practical grades, a minimum grade of 3.5 out of 10 is requested in order to average. It should be noted that the grades not only assess the mastery of the contents explained during the course, but also the rigor, neatness and professionalism with which the student delivers these works.
Bibliography and resources
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- Catálogo Hormipresa: www.hormipresa.com
- Catálogo Prefabricados Planas: www.prefabricatsplanas.com
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- Revista Tectónica nº 3 “Hormigón in situ”
- Revista Tectónica nº 25 “Hormigón”
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- Revista Detail nº5 del año 2008 “Hormigón”
- Revista ConArquitectura: http://www.conarquitectura.net/revista-conarquitectura
- Revista Dezeen: www.dezeen.com/tag/bricks/
- Premios Wienenberger de ladrillo: www.brickaward.com/nominations/
- Brick Architecture: https://brickarchitecture.com/projects