Course detail

Construction in architecture

FA-DA4Acad. year: 2011/2012

The content of study is focussed on forming the doctorand in the field of architecture as an expert in building structures, emphasis being put on changes currently taking place in building.
The aim is to improve the knowledge in the field of the theory of structural engineering.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ivana Žabičková, CSc.

Department

Department of Engineering (USold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Deepening and extending the knowledge of bearing structures of both new and reconstructed buildings.

Prerequisites

Level of kowledge of Faculty of Achitecture graduate.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Assessment of students is bases on oral examination and is conditioned by attendance of lectures.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to make the student in the doctor study program acquainted with new trends in the field of bearing structures of building constructions, that can be applied to new development and redevelopment. The student deepens his knowledge of the theory and design of bearing structures of building constructions. By agreement with the students, emphasis can be put on the issue studied.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance of lectures is obligatory. Missed lectures can be made up for only by arrangement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ivana Žabičková, CSc.

Syllabus

Structures in architecture, examples and solutions of interesting new buildings (metal, concrete, masonry, wood structures); use of new kinds of concrete, visual concrete.
Bearing structures of low-rise houses of natural materials,cellular structures; non-traditional building materials (unburnt clay, straw, etc.), their properties, conditions for their use in new and reconstructed buildings.
Bearing structures of sacred buildings, structural systems of modern buildings.
Static investigation of buildings, diagnostic methods.
Failures of buildings, causes, manifestations.
Repair of buildings, new methods of reconstructing and underpining buildings.
Clearance of buildings, conditions, procedures, recycling.