IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) CONSTRUCTION IV Code 22204114
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third
Language
Català
Department Predepartment Architecture Unit
Coordinator
COLL PLA, SERGIO
 E-mail agusti.costa@urv.cat
sergio.coll@urv.cat
jordi.queral@urv.cat
Lecturers
COSTA JOVER, AGUSTI
COLL PLA, SERGIO
QUERAL LLABERIA, JORDI
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General description and relevant information The subject of Cosntruction IV is aimed to provide the student basic knowledge about the most common structural systems in construction and the tools to apply them to a project. Also providing a general knowledge of other less usedstructural systems. The program is divided into two parts: the structure,the foundations systems and containment. This knowledge is given from several ways: the characteristics of the system, theirbehaviour, the pre-dimensioning and design of elements and joints.

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. Introductory items 1.2 Evolution of the rules.
1.3 “Codi Técnic de l’edificació”
1.4 Basic principles for the existence of building.
1.5 The management of the construction
1.6 Identification of the actors involved
1.7 The project execution
1.8 The start of the works
1.9 Actions which have an influence on the structure
1.10 Importance of the materials.
2. Constructive definition of the different types of horizontal structures 2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Wooden floor structures.
2.3 Concrete floor structures.
3. Constructive definition of the different types of vertical structures 3.1 Basic concepts of traditional wall
3.2 Basic concepts of current wall
4. Three-dimensional elements 4.1 Beams
4.2 Pillars
5. Constructive definition of the terrain and of the foundation. 5.1 Geotechnical study.
5.2 Superficial foundations
5.3Deep foundations
5.4Containment elements
5.5Containment elements, improvement of the ground and anchors.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A17
A32
B7
C2
C4
 2 1 3
Lecture
A15
A18
A21
A32
A33
A35
B1
B2
 24 37.5 61.5
Assignments
A15
A18
A21
B1
B2
B3
B4
B6
B8
C3
C4
 23 36 59
Personal attention
B1
B4
C3
 17.5 5 22.5
 
Practical tests
A15
A18
A21
A33
A35
B2
C4
 4 0 4
 
(*) 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 1. Introduction to the course. Description of the forms of work and evaluation. Presentation of the program of topics.

2. Verification of the knowledge of students in relation to topics related to the subject (test and short questions).

3. Development of an exercise where they apply basic concepts.
Lecture 1. Explanation of the subject contents
Assignments Orientation to the student for the resolution of the course works, in which there will be applied the knowledge given in the magisterial classes. Delivery of the work in phases to guarantee the follow-up and to guarantee the correct evolution.
Personal attention Attention to the students in non-teaching hours to solve any doubt in relation to the subject.

Personalized attention
Description
The personalized attention has the aim to have a direct contact with every student to solve the doubts or problems that it has of any aspect of the subject (content, works, personal evolution...) or in order to orientate it in the resolution of the practical works. Sergio.coll@urv.cat

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Introductory activities
A17
A32
B7
C2
C4
 The evaluation will consist of the delivery of a practical work developed in class where the student will put into practice the basic concepts. 10%
Assignments
A15
A18
A21
B1
B2
B3
B4
B6
B8
C3
C4
 The work will consist of the design and predimensioning of the structural elements of a building. 50%
Practical tests
A15
A18
A21
A33
A35
B2
C4
During the course there will be three tests for the continuous evaluation of the student with conceptual questions and short calculation exercises on the taught subject. 		5%+15%+20%+
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call will only evaluate the suspended parts.

Sources of information

Basic Gonzàlez Moreno-Navarro, José Luís i altres, Les claus per a construïr l'arquitectura, Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona, 1997
Mañà i Reixach, Fructuós, El gros de l'obra, Edicions UPC, Barcelona, 2000
Desplazes, Andrea, Materials, processes, structures, Ed. Birkhäuser, 2005
Paricio Ansuategui, Ignacio, La construcció de l'arquitectura: La composició, l'estructura, Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya, Barcelona, 1995-96
, Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico SE "Seguridad estructural", Ministerio de Fomento, Madrid, 2006
, Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico SI "Seguridad en caso de incendio", Ministerio de Fomento, Madrid, 2006

Complementary , Diccionari visual de la construcció, Gemeralitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, 2000
Diaz Gómez, Cèsar, Diccionari de patologia i manteniment d'edificis, Edicions UPC, Barcelona, 2004

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
MATHEMATICS II/22204009
MATHEMATICS I/22204010
PHYSICS/22204007
CONSTRUCTION II/22204112
CONSTRUCTION I/22204111
STRUCTURES I/22204118
CONSTRUCTION III/22204113
(*)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.