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| ARCH0003-4 | Method of construction of buildings I (Part 1)
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr, 2,5d FW |
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| Lecturer : | N... |
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| Substitute(s) : | Mauro Baccarini |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course introduces students to various construction techniques which are currently used in the construction industry.
The following topics will be covered :
* A practical example of a construction site in order to show students in practical terms what the techniques covered in class actually mean.
* An introduction to the various roles and responsibilities of an architectural engineer in professional practice in order to demonstrate the great importance of construction techniques and their important place in terms of the professional responsibilities involved.
* Definition of various professions involved in construction, and the order in which they are involved in building projects.
* Materials implemented: general characteristics.
* Foundations.
* Drawings - Plans: characteristics and codes.
* Masonry.
* Windows.
* Stairs, lifts, flues.
* Floors and horizontal structures.
* Discontinuous roof coverings.
* Continuous roof coverings.
* Various finishing materials.
The course (30 hours) will be complemented with the same number of hours of practical work: visits to architects offices and civil engineering offices. Oral presentation of one piece of work.
The presentation of the theory courses will be illustrated with practical examples in order to acquire a full understanding of systems, rather than an academic understanding which is detached from reality. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| By the end of the course, students will be able to recognise various construction materials and systems involved in the construction of various buildings, and will understand why, in these cases, one material or system has been used rather than another.
Students will be able to adapt different technical details to various basic situations, and will detect different issues which are most commonly encountered in constructed buildings: thermal bridges and water infiltration.
Throughout the course, students will be made aware of the need to work in a team, the need to search for their own information, and to be open and creative in terms of techniques. They will also know how to adapt to different situations, as they will have to do in their future architectural careers.
The skills accomplished will be assessed through :
- Practical work carried out throughout the year.
- An examination involving theoretical questions on the understanding of systems and materials and exercises involving the rapid correction of technical details which are intentionally wrong. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The course is designed for students with no background in construction, and starts from the very basics.
No prior knowledge is therefore required ("normal" general knowledge which each student should have will be sufficient).
The course operates hand in hand with the Building Construction Techniques (1.p2) course given to students in the following year: the course is in fact no more than a series of practical exercises allowing students to perfect their knowledge obtained in the first year through a series of more complete and more detailed exercises. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is conducted in such a way as to raise students' awareness of the fact that the subject matter being studied is NOT a simple question of general knowledge to be studied academically as part of a university course, but that these foundations of knowledge will be absolutely essential for their future professional career on a more practical level.
Every effort will therefore be made to move students from the passive state of receiving information. The fact that the class has few students will be particularly useful: as often as possible, students will be "used" in the examples given, and teaching staff will be looking for a dynamic class atmosphere.
Throughout the year, for example, and with the simple aim of drawing students' attention to the need to be open-minded, students will be asked to participate in "free" exercises involving the rearrangement of tables and chairs, as a fun architectural exercise outside class.
Practical work is of prime importance, and students are encouraged to ask questions during class.
The course is delivered in French. Technical terminology of the construction industry is very detailed and learning existing terms in French will be a difficult task in itself. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Classes are given face-to-face, but a syllabus covering the theory course as well as other useful texts, is provided in electronic format to the class representative who will distribute this to all students.
Practical work will be initiated during class, which students are obliged to attend, and will be followed up by students on site or at home. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A syllabus covering the theory course will be provided. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Students will be assessed both on the work they conduct throughout the year during practical sessions (50% of grade) and on the basis of an oral examination (50%).
The examination will involve theoretical questions on the understanding of systems and materials and exercises involving the rapid correction of technical details which are intentionally wrong which will be presented during the exam.
Discussion will take place between each student and the teaching staff to consider - if necessary - whether some results are not representative of the students' accomplishments, but are the simple result of an accident (illness, accident, or other difficulty). |
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Contacts :
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| Professeur Mauro BACCARINI
Rue Roture n°58/60
4020 Liège
Phone. : 0475/ 588 117
Mail : info@b2-architecture.be |
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