Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Building Construction III
Other languages of instruction: English
Teaching staff
Student service hours are Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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.
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 that students have already passed the subjects of Introduction to Construction, Construction 1 and Construction 2.
Objectives
This course focuses the student, on the one hand, on the aspects of structural and hydrothermal stability of enclosures built with heavy materials (stone, ceramic and concrete) and on the diversity of finishes with each of these materials. On the other hand, the formation of window and door openings in these envelopes is affected, taking into account solar protection on the facades with the highest incidence of sunlight on the glass surfaces.
In an introductory class, the main requirements of the façade enclosures and the main regulations in terms of safety and habitability requirements (Technical Building Code) are shown.
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:
- Know how to choose and calculate the thickness of the materials for heavy cladding to meet the hydrothermal requirements of the climatic environment.
- Continue the study of structural stability started in the previous course.
- Correctly design façade enclosures with heavy materials, avoiding thermal bridges and superficial and interstitial condensation in construction details.
- Know the diversity of finishes with stone, ceramics and concrete.
- Know how to design a carpentry with all its details.
- Prevent excessive sunlight on the glazed surfaces of the envelopes by designing solar controls.
Syllabus
THEORETICAL PART
1. Course Introduction. Thermal insulation and condensation
2. Masonry walls: Stone and ashlar masonry, bricks and blocks
3. Cast in-situ concrete walls. Continuous cladding systems, finishing systems and ETICS
4. Façade openings and wooden frame carpentry
5. Solar protection: pergolas, soffits and slats, lattices and sun screens
PRACTICAL PART
6. Areas to study: definition of materials. Roofs and drainage
7. Façade modulation and texture. Technical and constructive details
8. Details for façade encounter with roofs and ground level
9. Windows and door openings. Wood frame 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 | 1,38 |
| 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 | 0,3 |
| 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 | 0,46 |
| 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 | 0,79 |
| 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 | 2,75 |
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
- Technical building Code. CTE DB-HE Energy saving (2006)
- PARICIO, Ignacio: The Construction of Architecture, Vol. 1, 2 and 3, Barcelona, GG, 1988.
- Tectonic Magazine No. 3 "In situ concrete"
- Tectonic Magazine No. 25 "Concrete"
- Detail magazine nº1 of the year 2004 "Concrete"
- Detail magazine nº5 of the year 2008 "Concrete"
- Technical building Code. Volume II. DB-SE-F Factory (2006)
- Eurocode EC6. Factory structures project. Brussels (1996)
- Execution manual for facing brick facades. Hispalyt (1998)
- PARICIO, Ignacio: The brick façade. Ed. Hinge, Barcelona (1998)
- Masonry mortars. Handbook of practical advice. Afamix (1996)
- General guide to mortars. A.F.A.M. (2003)
- ConArquitectura Magazine: http://www.conarquitectura.net/revista-conarquitectura
- Dezeen Magazine: www.dezeen.com/tag/bricks/
- Wienenberger Brick Awards: www.brickaward.com/nominations/
- HUGUES, Theodor: Building with large clay blocks. Birkhauser Edition Detail.