IDENTIFYING DATA

2019_20

Subject (*)

CONSTRUCTION I

Code

22204111

Study programme

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)

Cycle

1st

Descriptors

Credits

Type

Year

Period

Compulsory

Second

Language

Català

Department

Predepartment Architecture Unit

Coordinator

FITE FONT, RAMON ANTONIO

MARTI ROVIRA, ORLAND

E-mail

ramonantonio.fite@urv.cat
orland.marti@urv.cat

Lecturers

FITE FONT, RAMON ANTONIO

MARTI ROVIRA, ORLAND

Web

http://www.etsa.urv.cat

General description and relevant information

Construction I is focused on the introduction of the basic parameters of construction like: - The knowledge of architectural traditions and their technical, climatic, economic, social and ideological foundations. - The knowledge and observation of the construction materials, their physical characteristics, the manufacturing procedures, the analysis and the applications of the materials used in construction. - The coherence between the material, the constructive system and the form, technical use of the construction vocabulary and initiation to the students in the need to form a catalog of materials and constructive solutions based on the constructed reality. - Schedule the connection with the architectonical projects commenting on materials to be used in their designs, thinking about the properties and application, relating the interest in the investigation with the rationality and the real possibility of the proposals.

Competences

Type A	Code	Competences Specific
	A32	Knowledge of the plastic, elastic and resistant qualities of heavy work materials.
	A33	Adequate knowledge of conventional construction systems and their pathologies.
	A34	Adequate knowledge of the physical and chemical characteristics, the manufacturing procedures, the pathologies and the use of construction materials.
	A35	Adequate knowledge of industrialized construction systems.
Type B	Code	Competences Transversal
	B1	Learning to learn
	B3	Critical, logical and creative thinking, and an ability to innovate
	B4	Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
	B6	Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a specific technical field
	B7	Sensitivity to environmental issues
Type C	Code	Competences Nuclear
	C2	Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
	C3	Be able to manage information and knowledge
	C4	Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV

Learning outcomes

Type A	Code	Learning outcomes
	A32	Understanding of the physical and chemical characteristics, production procedures, applications, and pathologies of construction materials.
	A33	Understanding of the physical and chemical characteristics, production procedures, applications, and pathologies of construction materials.
	A34	Understanding of the physical and chemical characteristics, production procedures, applications, and pathologies of construction materials.
	A35	Understanding of conventional and industrialized construction systems and their pathologies.
Type B	Code	Learning outcomes
	B1	Share and accept the learning objectives put forward by the teaching staff.
	B3	Reflect on new ways of doing things.
	B4	Use data to take correct decisions.
	B6	Structure their presentations and comply with any requirements should there be any.
	B7	Be aware of the various approaches to sustainable development and understand their social, economic and environmental implications, bearing in mind political and ideological positions.
Type C	Code	Learning outcomes
	C2	Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
	C3	Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
	C4	Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation

Contents

Topic

Sub-topic

Topic 1 - Introduction. Relationship between architecture and construction.
Topic 2 - Men and their environment. Space, Shape and Scale.
Topic 3 - Temperature. Humidity. Solar radiation. Light. Noise.
Topic 4 - Traditional materials: Rammed earth and Ceramic.
Topic 5 - Traditional materials: Stone.
Topic 6 - Traditional materials: Wood.
Topic 7 - Artificial materials: Concrete.
Topic 8 - Artificial materials: Steel, Stainless steel and Aluminum.
Topic 9 - Artificial materials: Glass and Plastics. Topic 10 – Structures Introduction.
Topic 11 - Waterproofing.
Topic 12 - Thermal insulation.

Planning

Methodologies :: Tests

Competences

(*) Class hours

Hours outside the classroom

(**) Total hours

Introductory activities

Lecture

Workshop (architecture)

Assignments

Personal attention

Short-answer objective tests

A32

A33

A34

A35

(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies

Methodologies

	Description
Introductory activities	Presentation of the subject
Lecture	Theorical exhibition of the topics
Workshop (architecture)	Correction and follow-up of the work in class
Assignments	Assignments
Personal attention	Personalized attention

Personalized attention

Description

Personalized attention and resolution of the students doubts Hours: Fridays 13h to 14h (after class) Contact by email: ramonantonio.fite@urv.cat orland.marti@urv.cat

Assessment

Methodologies

Competences

Description

Weight

Assignments

Assignment

30%

Short-answer objective tests

A32

A33

A34

A35

Test 1 (30%)
Test 2 (40%)

70%

Others

Other comments and second exam session

- The minimum mark of 4 is required in the second test. If not, we won't make an average course mark with the rest of tests, and the whole subject will be failed.

- In the second call test, the evaluation will be done with a short-answer test with questions of all the course subject topics.

Sources of information

Basic	Paricio, Ignacio, La construcció de l’arquitectura. Vols. 1, 2 i 3, ITEC, 1995-1996 , Diccionari Visual de la Construcció, DPTOP, Generalitat de Catalunya, 2000 Sastre Sastre, Ramon, Propietats dels materials i elements de construcció, Edicions UPC, 2000

Complementary	Manfred Hegger, Hans Drexler, Martin Zeumer, Materiales, Gustavo Gili, 2010 Andrea Deplazes (ETH), Construir la arquitectura. Del material en bruto al edificio (un manual), Gustavo Gili, 2010 Allen, Edward, Cómo funciona un edificio. Principios elementales, Gustavo Gili, 1990 González Moreno-Navarro, José Luis; Casals Balagué, Albert; Falcones de Sierra, Alejandro, Les Claus per a construir l'arquitectura (3 volums), Gustavo Gili, 1997

Recommendations

(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.