Construction II
The aim of this course is to explore the basic construction techniques for erecting structures and the related materials to each technique. The techniques are: masonry, rammed, casting, assembling. The related material: ceramics -brick–, earth, concrete, and wood (including their life-cycle assessment).
This approach to the techniques and materials studied through its application to basic structures will permit the student getting to know the constructive bases for erecting: wall structures, pillars, beams and slabs.
In this course the student will also explore the ground and how the building is accommodated over it: Types, technical design and construction process of foundations and retaining walls (including drainage and water tightness).
1. Know the masonry technique and the characteristics and behavior of the elements can be built with it
2. Know the earth techniques and the characteristics and behavior of the elements can be built with them
3.Know the cast in situ concrete technique and process supervision and the characteristics and behavior of the elements can be built with it
4. Know the assembling techniques for concrete prefabricated elements
5.Know the assembling techniques for of steel
6. Know the building construction process related with foundations and retaining walls
7.Refurbishment: diagnosis and techniques
8. Know the characteristics, performances and LCA of some basic amorphous materials