IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) CONSTRUCTION III Code 22204113
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4 Compulsory Third 1Q
Language
Català
Department Predepartment Architecture Unit
Coordinator
GUMÀ ESTEVE, RAMON
 E-mail ramon.guma@urv.cat
Lecturers
GUMÀ ESTEVE, RAMON
Web http://www.etsa.urv.cat
General description and relevant information L'assignatura desenvolupa el coneixement dels sistemes constructius dels tancaments de l'edifici, així com dels sistemes de comunicacions verticals.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A15 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate and execute structures into buildings and urban developments.
 A17 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate enclosing and covering systems and other structural work into buildings and urban developments.
 A18 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate foundation solutions into buildings and urban developments.
 A21 Ability to apply technical and contruction regulations.
 A32 Knowledge of the plastic, elastic and resistant qualities of heavy work materials.
 A33 Adequate knowledge of conventional construction systems and their pathologies.
 A35 Adequate knowledge of industrialized construction systems.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1 Learning to learn
 B2 Resoldre problemes complexos de forma efectiva en el camp de l'Arquitectura.
 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
 B8 Management of complex technical or professional projects
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
 A15 Design of buildings and urban settlements, including design and calculation of interior distribution systems, carpentry, stairs and other finishing jobs; systems for closing off, covering and other masonry, and foundations.
 A17 Design of buildings and urban settlements, including design and calculation of interior distribution systems, carpentry, stairs and other finishing jobs; systems for closing off, covering and other masonry, and foundations.
 A18 Design of buildings and urban settlements, including design and calculation of interior distribution systems, carpentry, stairs and other finishing jobs; systems for closing off, covering and other masonry, and foundations.
 A21 Applied of knowledge of the technical and construction regulations.
 A32 Understanding of the physical and chemical characteristics, production procedures, applications, and pathologies of construction materials.
 A33 Understanding of conventional and industrialized construction systems and their pathologies.
 A35 Application of knowledge to the execution of construction details.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1 Have an overview of the various theories and methodologies of a subject.
 B2 Present possible solutions that are mostly effective at solving problems.
 B3 Be aware of who is affected by innovation and how.
 B4 Use data to take correct decisions.
 B6 Structure their presentations and comply with any requirements should there be any.
 B7 Understand the tools and the processes for applying criteria of sustainability to design and evaluate solutions.
 B8 Set clear objectives for projects.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C2 Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
 C3 Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
 C4 Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction Construction as a medium. Construction and architecture. The materials. The parts of the building: the support, the envelope, the definition of the interior space, the installations.
2. The envelope of the building Facades and covers. Differentiating requirements. The perception of the form: volume, encounters, changes of plan, gables.
3. Relationship between closing and support Structure of walls and porticated structure. The location of the closure.
4. The enclosures and the environment The water, the heat and the cold, the light and the views, the noise, the resistance to the fire. Form and layout of the elements. Sizes
5. The cover The perception of the form. Functionality
6. The inclined roof Definitors of the type of cover. Behavior. Sizes. The singular points.
7. The flat roof Definitors of the type of cover. Behavior. Sizes. The singular points
8. The facade Different types of facade. The perception of the form. Functionality
9. The heavy facade The order of the elements. The window. Behavior. Sizes. The singular points
10. The light facade The heterogeneous façade. The curtain wall. Behavior. Sizes
11. Vertical communications Steps. Ramps. Elevators. Design criteria. Regulations.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 1 3
Workshop (architecture)
A15
A17
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B1
B2
B3
B4
B6
B7
B8
C2
C3
C4
 5 30 35
Lecture
A15
A17
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B6
B7
B8
C3
 22 11 33
Personal attention
2 2 4
 
Practical tests
A15
A17
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B2
B3
B4
B6
B7
B8
C2
C3
C4
 5 20 25
 
(*) 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 General overview of the subject and enumeration of the different parts of the practical part.
Workshop (architecture) Development of a practical exercise related to different constructive solutions of closures, applying the knowledge of the keynote sessions.
Lecture Exposure of the casuistry that affects the envelopes of the building, exhibition of solutions, calculation of behavior and approach of alternatives.
Personal attention Resolution of doubts about the subject of the course. Guide in the elaboration of practical exercises

Personalized attention
Description
By mail: ramon.guma@urv.cat. Face-to-face: After the master classes in the office in the third floor, by appointment.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Workshop (architecture)
A15
A17
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B1
B2
B3
B4
B6
B7
B8
C2
C3
C4
 Development of a practical test applying the acquired knowledge. 30%
Practical tests
A15
A17
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B2
B3
B4
B6
B7
B8
C2
C3
C4
 Demonstration of the acquired knowledge by applying them in the resolution of issues related to the subject of the course. 70%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call consists in the resolution of a written test (70%), which will incorporate a part of the development of the practices carried out during the course (30%).

Sources of information

Basic Fullana, Miquel, Diccionari de l'art i dels oficis de la construcció, , Palma de Mallorca
Generalitat de Catalunya. Departament de Política Territorial i Obres Públiques, Diccionari visual de la construcció, , Barcelona
González, José Luís; Casals, Albert; Falcones, Alejandro, Les Claus per a construir l'arquitectura, , Gustavo Gili. Barcelona
Paricio, Ignacio, La construcció de l'arquitectura. Vol. 1: Les tècniques, , Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalu
Allen, Edward, Como funciona un edificio: principios elementales, , Gustavo Gili. Barcelona
Paricio, Ignacio, La construcció de l'arquitectura. Vol. 2: Els elements, , Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalu

Complementary Araujo, Ramón, La arquitectura como técnica, , A.T.C. Madrid
Ching, Frank; Adams, Cassandra, Guía de construcción ilustrada, , Limusa. México
Deplazes, Andrea, Constructing architecture: materials, processes, structures : a handbook, , Birkhäuser: Basel
Paniagua, José Ramón, Vocabulario básico de arquitectura, , Cátedra. Madrid
AAVV, CTE-DB-HE. Ahorro de energia, , Ministerio de Fomento
AAVV, CTE-DB-HR. Protección frente al ruido, , Ministerio de Fomento
AAVV, CTE-DB-SI. Seguridad en caso de incendio, , Ministerio de Fomento
AAVV, CTE-DB-SUA. Seguridad de utilización y accesibilidad, , Ministerio de Fomento

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
CONSTRUCTION IV/22204114

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
FACILITIES II/22204123
STRUCTURES II/22204119

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
CONSTRUCTION II/22204112
CONSTRUCTION I/22204111
STRUCTURES I/22204118
FACILITIES I/22204122
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