Course detail

Building Constructions I

FAST-MH52Acad. year: 2013/2014

Structural systems of multi-storey buildings: - wall systems, masonry bearing walls, holes in the bearing walls - framed reinforced concrete systems - systems combined. Design systems of high-rise buildings, superstructure - principle, material variations. The ceiling structure, their function, general requirements, feedback on the vertical load-bearing walls: wooden ceilings, concrete, ceramic, metal, combined. Construction hanging. Chimney and vents. Unsound vertical structure, requirements, material and design solutions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Structures (PST)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course follows-up the knowledge taught within the course of Building Construction Science. While repeating the basic terminologies connected to building structures it deepens the existing knowledge related to the components of given structural systems as much as that of design principles of structures and their parts (vertical structures, horizontal structures, overhanging and recessed structures, chimneys, separation and expansion /dilatation/ joints).

Prerequisites

Technical terminology, basic requirements to various types of building (functional, structural and architectural), basic knowledge of structural systems, ability to choose a commensurate system with type of building, spatial stiffness provision of constructional system. Drawing knowledge of basic constructional types, ability of building drawings reading.

Co-requisites

Terminology, loading of buildings, mechanical resistance and stability, addressing stress in building structures, knowledge in soil mechanics and foundation engineering, material characteristics.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Throughout the lectures it handles about the lecturing activities of teachers and that of representatives of engineering practice. The practices are then focused on actual building design of a part of a construction in the form of project documentation for building permission. The teaching methods do depend on the way of teaching and are described in article 7 of the Study and Examination Regulations of the BUT.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Altogether it is necessary to actively participate the practices, with parallel consultations and submissions of the assigned work (drawings) according to the schedule of practices, which are then required to be handed in together within the credit week in a prescribed manner. To pass the course, it is necessary to get the credit from practices, to obtain more than 60% of the points in the written exam and pass the oral examination.

Course curriculum

1. Structural requirements - functional, structural and material; load; structural systems of multi storey buildings.
2. Vertical load-bearing structures, masonry walls, mortar types, materials, load-bearing capacity, settlement and creeping; brickwork – types, bonding
3. Blockwork, stonework, ashlar walls – materials, properties a structural principles
4. In situ cast and precast walls, multi layers structures – structural principles, load-bearing capacity, columns and piers – materials, properties and structural principles
5. Wall openings – ring beams and lintels – static and structural principles, materials, thermal bridges elimination
6. Horizontal load-bearing structures – functional and static requirements, connections with vertical structures; in situ cast floors
7. Assembled, partly assembled floor structures – types, properties, functional requirements
8. Vaults – types, structural and static solutions; skeleton systems – basic principles and functional requirements
9. Skeleton systems – monolithic, precast, combined systems
10. Structural systems of multi storey high buildings – superstructures – principles, materials, hall buildings – types, functional a static requirements
11. Overhanging structures - balcony, loggias, terraces, galleries, oriels and fillets – materials, static requirements, thermal protection
12. Movement joints; vertical non-bearing structures – partitions – materials, structural concepts
13. Chimneys a ventilation flues – principles of design and building.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Revision of basic terminology of building constructions and an essential improvement of knowledge concerned to particular members of structural systems. Acquisition of profound knowledge of structural principles of particular constructions and their components.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Bečkovský, Kolář, Krupicová, Novotný, Ostrý, Šuhajda: www.bh52.cz. VUT FAST v Brně, Ústav pozemního stavitelství, 2012. [www.bh52.cz] (CS)

Recommended reading

Matoušková, D.: Pozemní stavitelství I. VUT Brno, 1993. ISBN 80-85867-31-X. (CS)
Hájek, P.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb 10. ČVUT Praha, 1995. IBN 8001013960. (CS)
Michálek, J.: Konstrukce pozemních staveb 15. ČVUT Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-01-02479-2. (CS)
Klimešová a kol.: M01 Nauka o pozemních stavbách. 2004. (CS)
Hanák, M.: Pozemní stavitelství, Cvičení II. ČVUT Fakulta architektury, 2004. ISBN, 80-01-02971-9. (CS)
Zlámal: M01 Pozemní stavitelství I - Svislé konstrukce. 2005. (CS)
Zlámal: M02 Pozemní stavitelství I - Vodorovné konstrukce. 2005. (CS)
Hodge John: Brickwork for Apprentices. Arnold, London, 2006. ISBN-13: 978-0750667524. (EN)
Chudley, R., Greeno, R.: Building Construction Handbook. Elsevier LTD., 2008. ISBN: 978-0-7506-86228. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-MI Bachelor's

    branch MI , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Requirements for construction - functional, structural and material; loading; structural systems of multi-storey buildings.
2. Vertical load-bearing structures, masonry walls, mortar types, materials, load-bearing capacity, settlement and creeping; brickwork – types, bonding.
3. Blockwork, stonework, ashlar walls – materials, properties a structural principles.
4. Monolithic and prefabricated walls, multi-layer design - design principles, strength, columns and pillars - material solutions, properties and design principles.
5. Openings in vertical structures (reinforcing elements) - wreaths and translations - static and design principles, material options, elimination of thermal bridges.
6. Horizontal structures - functional and static requirements binding on vertical structures, monolithic ceilings.
7. Prefabricated, semi prefabricate ceiling structure - types, characteristics and performance requirements.
8. Vaults – types, structural and static solutions; skeleton systems – basic principles and functional requirements.
9. Skeleton systems – monolithic, precast, combined systems.
10. Structural systems of multi storey high buildings – superstructures – principles, materials, hall buildings – types, functional a static requirements.
11. Design pendant and recessed - balconies, loggias, porches, bay windows and cornices - material options, static requirements, heat technical problems.
12. Movement joints; vertical non-bearing structures – partitions – materials, structural concepts.
13. Chimneys a ventilation flues – principles of design and building.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1st practice:
Assignment of drawing no. V1 – First floor plan
2nd practice:
Assignment of drawing no. V2 - Drawing of monolithic ceiling above first floor
Assignment of study S1 – Supporting of monolithic ceiling
Consultation: Drawing no. V1
3rd practice:
Assignment of drawing no. V3 - Drawing of assembled ceiling above first floor
Assignment of study S2 - Supporting of assembled ceiling
Consultation: Drawing no. V2, study S1
Submission: Drawing no. V1
4th practice:
Assignment of drawing no. V4 – Section through first floor
Assignment of study S3 – Design principles eliminating thermal bridges
Consultation: Drawing no. V3, study S2
Submission: Drawing No. V2, study S1
5th practice:
Consultation: Drawing no. V4, study S3
Submission: Drawing no. V3, study S2
6th practice:
Submission: Drawing no. V4, study S3
7th practice:
Credit