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Building constructions

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Course Unit Code030-0607/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer 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
MYN03Ing. Miroslav Mynarz, Ph.D.
Summary
Understanding the concept of design and operation of building structures with a comprehensive consideration of the functional requirements for individual elements. Requirements for buildings, structural system and spatial effect of structural system. Foundations. Vertical and horizontal structures. Staircase. Chimneys and vents. Roof coverings. Basic overview of selected assembly structures (building envelopes, floors, ceilings and finishes).
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is the theoretical introduction of students to the basic terminology and construction principles of buildings in relation to fire safety. Clarification of the legislative framework and types of construction documentation in the construction process. Building construction of buildings, their importance and function. Emphasis on structures and their modifications related to fire safety of buildings. Applied materials and their properties. Representation of building structures in project documentation. Orientation in construction drawings.
Course Contents
1. Basic requirements for buildings
2. Foundations, foundations structures and excavations
3. Lower building construction
4. Construction systems
5. Chimneys and ventilation vents
6. Non-load-bearing structures, partitions
7. Offset and recessed structures
8. Horizontal load-bearing structures, unloaded and recessed structures
9. Cladding
10. Staircases, ramps, ladders, railings and lifts
11. Roofing - flat
12. Roofing - oblique
13. Floors
14. Finishes, facades, doors and windows
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Allen E., Lano J.: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods (6th Edition), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-1118138915, New Jersey, 2013
Kibert Ch. J.: Sustainable Construction - Green Building Design and Delivery, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-66113-9, New Jersey, 2005
Hájek, V. a kol.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb 10- Nosné konstrukce I,
ČVUT Praha, 2002
Witzany, J. a kol.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb 20, ČVUT Praha, 2006
Hájek, V. a kol.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb 30, ČVUT Praha, 1996
Hájek, P. a kol.: Pozemní stavitelství II, Sobotáles, 2007
Matoušková, D.: Pozemní stavitelství I., VŠB-TU Ostrava, 1997
Matoušková, D.: Pozemní stavitelství II., VUT Brno, CERM. s.r.o., 1994
Hanák, M.: Pozemní stavitelství - cvičení I., ČVUT Praha, 1997
Recommended Reading:
Chudley R., Greeno R.: Building Construction Handbook (10th Edition), Routledge, ISBN 978-0415836388, 2014
Doseděl, A. a kol.: Čítanka výkresů ve stavebnictví, Sobotáles Praha, 2004
Toman, J.: Technické kreslení podle ČSN a mezinárodních norem, II. díl, Montanex a. s., 1995
Pavlis, J.: Cvičení z pozemního stavitelství, Sobotáles Praha, 1995
Michálek, J.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb III. – doplňkové skriptum, ČVUT Praha, 1991
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit30 15
        ExaminationExamination70 21