ARCH311 Materials in Architecture

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
ARCH311 Materials in Architecture 1 1 4 Wednesday, 13:00-15:00
Prerequisite None It is a prerequisite to

None
Lecturer Edin Jahić Office Hours / Room / Phone
Tuesday:
9:00-11:00 or by appointment
Thursday:
9:00-11:00 or by appointment
A F3.15
E-mail ejahic@ius.edu.ba
Assistant Zeynep Nihan Malčinović Assistant E-mail znihan-malcinovic@ius.edu.ba
Course Objectives To introduce students in principles and application of various contemporary materials in building construction, and especially in finishig level. Students will be familiar with the proper use of main construction and finish work materials in construction process.
Textbook Mehta, M. Building construction, Prentice Hall, 2009; Ching, F.D.K. Building Construction Illustrated, Wiley, 2008.
Additional Literature
  • Jahic, E. Roof Construction: An Illustrated Introduction, 2022
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. Define basic requirements in terms of types of materials to be applied in various construction stages
  2. Identify potential problems in inapropriate use of materials, techniques and finished products
  3. Browse among various modern materials and how to apply them in architectural design
  4. Choose and apply appropriate waterproofing, vapour and thermal protection materials and techniques
  5. Demonstrate application of different sorts of finalized finish products in building construction
Teaching Methods Power Point and hand drawing presentations. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Individual homework. Project design assignment (Building).
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Introduction to building materials; division of materials; Glass; Metals Mehta, 219
Week 2 Waterproofing materials and techniques; details of design Mehta, 735; Ching
Week 3 Roofing materials; types and application; details of design Mehta, 539-542; Ching; Jahic.
Week 4 Insulation materials; Flat roof materials; details of design Mehta, 859; Ching; Jahic
Week 5 Openings: doors and windows; materials; types and details Mehta, 825; 911; Ching
Week 6 Facade cladding materials, types and application; details of application Mehta, 219-911; Ching
Week 7 Facade cladding materials, types and application; details of application Mehta, 219-911; Ching
Week 8 Holiday
Week 9 Mid-term exam (Topics from week 1 - 4)
Week 10 Project design assignment: Plans and sections 1:50
Week 11 Holiday
Week 12 Project design assignment: Plans and sections 1:50
Week 13 Detailed construction drawings 1:10, 1:5
Week 14 Detailed construction drawings 1:10, 1:5
Week 15 Final check of all drawings
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final exam 1 30 1,2,3,4,5
Semester Evaluation Components
Midterm exam 1 30 1,2,3
Project exam 1 30
Homework 5 10 1-5
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lectures 2 6 12 Homework assignm. 1 5 5
Project 2 7 14 Home study & work 4 12 48
Study for in-class examination 7 3 21
        Total Workload Hours = 100
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 4
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 08/04/2024
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