Course Description
This course focuses on the principles and fundamentals of building construction and materials. Topics will include techniques and methods used in the construction of buildings, the basic concept of structure systems and foundations according to building loads and soil characteristics with a particular emphasis on properties and performance requirements. Specifications of the different materials used in various building parts will be discussed. In addition, the basic units of wall construction systems, openings, lintels, vaults, arches, domes and the different methods for building insulation: damp proofing, heat and sound isolation will be part of this courses curriculum. The construction material part of this class will include different types of raw materials used in construction, the production process and the study of physical and chemical properties. Materials such as cement, concrete, masonry, concrete blocks, iron and steel, aluminum, glass and timber will be covered.
Course ID: ARCH-212
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 4 | 4 | - |
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