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Materials in Architecture

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Course Unit Code226-0512/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
ROS08Ing. arch. Dušan Rosypal
GAJ0044doc. MgA. Jakub Gajda, Ph.D.
Summary
The lecture series on the use of material in architecture assumes an explanation of the nature of the material from the perspective of the architect, designer and conservationist. The lectures will also be led by invited experts to provide students with a broad overview of the use of building materials, their advantages, shortcomings and their use in connection with architectural details.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The ways in which the material is used in architecture is crucial for the project's end result. Materials will be solved within the course not only as structural elements but primarily as materials used in the final facing form. For architects, expertise is in extremely important because they can only be properly designed and used on their comprehensive basis.
Cooperation with the Department of Building Materials and the Department of Geotechnics on the subject program seems to be very suitable, especially in the area of interpretation destruction of materials, overview of degradation processes of building materials and methods for their identification. The issue is described
degradation and durability of building stone, various types of aggregates, concretes, binders, ceramics, wood and glass. Theoretical knowledge is examples of practical applications.
A substantial part of the lectures also discusses interior material and current trends in its development.
After completing the subject Material in Architecture, students will gain certainty in the design of used materials both in the interior of buildings and on the
their exterior.
Course Contents
1.- 2. Materials and man, development of the use of materials, sensory perception of materials
3.- 4. Types of materials, natural materials, materials and health, ceramics, brick
5.- 6. Types of materials, wooden structures, stone structures
7.- 8. Types of materials, ceramics, glass, steel, concrete
9.- 10. Facades of buildings - wood, stone, glass, sheet, washed concrete, glass facades, concrete façade systems
11. - 12. Interior material
13. - 14. Use of material for reconstruction of historical buildings
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
BILČÍK, J. a J. DOHNÁLEK. Sanace betonových konstrukcí. Bratislava: Jaga group, 2003.
BLÁHA, M. Omítky-druhy provádění-opravy. Praha: Grada, 2004.
HANKÝŘ, V. a J. KUTZENDORFER. Technologie keramiky. Hradec Králové: Vega, 2000.
KONTA, J. Sklářské a keramické suroviny. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1982.
Pytlík,P. Vlastnosti a užití stavebních výrobků. Brno: VUTIUM, 1998.
PYTLÍK, P. a R. SOKOLÁŘ. Stavební keramika –technologie, vlastnosti a využití. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2002.
REINPRECHT, L.: Ochrana dřeva. Zvolen: TU Zvolen, 2008.
ŠATAVA , V. Úvod do fyzikální chemie silikátů. Praha: SNTL.
ŠAŠEK, I. Et al. Laboratorní metody v oboru silikátů. Praha: SNTL, 1981.
BILČÍK, J. a J. DOHNÁLEK. Sanace betonových konstrukcí. Bratislava: Jaga group, 2003.
BLÁHA, M. Omítky-druhy provádění-opravy. Praha: Grada, 2004.
HANKÝŘ, V. a J. KUTZENDORFER. Technologie keramiky. Hradec Králové: Vega, 2000.
KONTA, J. Sklářské a keramické suroviny. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1982.
Pytlík,P. Vlastnosti a užití stavebních výrobků. Brno: VUTIUM, 1998.
PYTLÍK, P. a R. SOKOLÁŘ. Stavební keramika –technologie, vlastnosti a využití. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2002.
REINPRECHT, L.: Ochrana dřeva. Zvolen: TU Zvolen, 2008.
ŠATAVA , V. Úvod do fyzikální chemie silikátů. Praha: SNTL.
ŠAŠEK, I. Et al. Laboratorní metody v oboru silikátů. Praha: SNTL, 1981.
Recommended Reading:
KALLIOPI, K. a ALIGZAKI. Pore structure of cement-based materials. N. Y.: Taylor and Francis, 2006.
KALLIOPI, K. a ALIGZAKI. Pore structure of cement-based materials. N. Y.: Taylor and Francis, 2006.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
ExaminationExamination100 51