Course detail

Structural technology

FA-5M6Acad. year: 2009/2010

Lessons about new construction materials, their physical characteristics and impact on natural environment. Furthermore about new constructions and technology procedures. Lessons shall consider new trends used in Czech and worldwide construction. Besides teachers form FA VUT in Brno also specialist form FAST VUT in Brno and external collaborators shall lecture the lessons.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Petr Kostiha

Department

Department of Engineering (USold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic knowledge of designing a building structure (plan, section, view, detail) and its connection with architectural design and design of special facilities (sanitation, central heating, etc.).

Prerequisites

Knowledge of this subject in the extent taught in the preceding semester.Basic knowledge of typology and architectural layout solution. Basic knowledge of static analysis of structural parts.

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

The exam shall be written.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Extension of knwledge of main bearing structures, their functions, composition and elements.
Understanding their connection with supplementing structures, technology and economics. Knowledge of design solutions of roof structures, combined structures and special structures. Extension of experience by comprehensive structural design.

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

Presence in lessons is voluntary.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended literature

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Stein B., Reynolds, J.S., Grondzik, W.T.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Petr Kostiha

Syllabus

Technical standardisation and modular coordination.
2) Foundation soil and foundation depth.
3) Foundation construction I - flat foundations.
4) Insulation against soil dampness.
5) Roofing of buildings I - introduction, overview, structural and technical requirements.
6) Roofing of buildings II -roof trusses and tower roofs - part 1.
7) Roofing of buildings II -roof trusses and tower roofs - part 2.
8) Roofing of buildings III - modern and economis roof trusses, attics.
9) Structural systems V - wood structures.
10)Structural systems VI - metal structures.
11)Structural systems VII - combined and special structures.
12)Foundation constructions IV - part 1 - deep foundations.
Roofing of buildings IV - part 1 - combined and special roofs.
13)Roofing of buildings IV - part 2 - combined and special roofs.
Bearing and non-bearing elements of buildings - relationships.