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Building constructions I

Language of instruction angličtina, čeština
Code 225-0224
Abbreviation PS1
Course title Building constructions I
Coordinating department Department of Building Constructions
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Darja Kubečková, Ph.D.

Summary

In the course "Building Constructions I", students will learn about an overview of buildings, building structural systems and related structural modifications, in the area of ​​building substructures and superstructures.

- The student will explain the basic structures and structural elements of buildings - civil engineering.
- The student applies construction principles for the structural design of buildings in the areas of excavation work, foundation structures, building structural systems, load-bearing structures, waterproofing of the substructure and the area of ​​non-load-bearing structures, i.e. partitions.
- The student interprets the results of the design of buildings of a land-based nature.
- The student analyzes various structural systems of buildings, foundations, load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, excavation work and the foundation of objects, including the analysis of foundation structures.
- The student will compare the importance of building design in terms of construction requirements for excavation, foundation, load-bearing and non-load-bearing structures, and in terms of waterproofing of the substructure of buildings with and without a basement.

Literature

Hájek, P. a kol. Construction of buildings I., Load-bearing structures. CTU in Prague, 2007. ISBN 978-80-01-03589-7 
Witzany, J. a kol. Constrution of buildings 20. CTU in Prague, 2006. ISBN 80-01-03422-4 
Icibaci, L. Architecture and Built Environment, Categories Building Technology. TU Delft, 2019. ISSN 2212-3202 

Advised literature

Product and technological data from manufacturers
Technical standards and regulations. wwww.agentura-cas.cz
Neufert, E. Building design. Grada. 2025, ISBN 978-80-271-3118-1
Kubečková, D., Kubečka, K. Family house foundations, Traditional and modern types of foundations. Grada, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-4720-0
Kubečková, D., Halířová, M. Plasterboard construction. Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3831-4