IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) PATHOLOGIES AND REHABILITATION Code 22204117
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Fifth 1Q
Language
Català
Department Predepartment Architecture Unit
Coordinator
COLL PLA, SERGIO
E-mail agusti.costa@urv.cat
sergio.coll@urv.cat
jordi.queral@urv.cat
celia.mallafre@urv.cat
Lecturers
COSTA JOVER, AGUSTI
COLL PLA, SERGIO
QUERAL LLABERIA, JORDI
MALLAFRÈ BALSELLS, CÈLIA
Web http://www.moodle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information The course develops the knowledge about pathology in architectural constructions, diagnosis and intervention techniques in existing building.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A21 Ability to apply technical and contruction regulations.
 A22 Ability to preserve building structures, foundations and civil work.
 A23 Ability to conserve finished work.
 A25 Ability to conserve building structures.
 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.
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
 A21 Applied of knowledge of the technical and construction regulations.
 A22 Understanding of construction pathologies, construction methods and techniques for conserving, restoring and renovation of civil work, foundations, structures and other structural and finishing work.
 A23 Understanding of construction pathologies, construction methods and techniques for conserving, restoring and renovation of civil work, foundations, structures and other structural and finishing work.
 A25 Understanding of construction pathologies, construction methods and techniques for conserving, restoring and renovation of civil work, foundations, structures and other structural and finishing work.
 A33 Understanding of conventional and industrialized construction systems and their pathologies.
 A34 Understanding of construction pathologies, construction methods and techniques for conserving, restoring and renovation of civil work, foundations, structures and other structural and finishing work.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1 Autonomously adopt learning strategies in each situation.
 B2 Transfer classroom exercises and the cases they have studied to real situations in other environments.
 B3 Find new methods for doing things.
 B4 Take correct decisions at key moments confidently, consistently and systematically.
 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 Appraise and prioritize the needs and resources in a real intervention context, paying particular attention to the needs that are the objective of the project.
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. The pathology in the construction 1.1. Definition and general concepts.
1.2. Basic principles. Analysis of the construction elements
1.3. Breaking of construction materials

2. Systems and traditional building techniques 2.1. Masonry mechanics: arches and domes.
2.2. Popular architecture. Traditional construction methods.
2.3. Cult architecture. Construction systems of vertical transmission
2.4. Cult architecture. Construction systems of horizontal transmission
3. The diagnosis in construction 3.1. The diagnosis
3.2. Constructive verification. The current status.
3.3. Constructive verification. Prospection techniques and testing.
4. Pathologies according to materials 4.1. Masonry.
4.2. Wood.
4.3. Concrete.
4.4. Steel.

5. Intervention techniques in structural elements 5.1 Foundations.
5.2 Constructive systems of vertical transmission
5.3 Constructive systems of horizontal transmission

6. Humidity and isolation 6.1. Waterproofing and isolation.
6.2. Intervention techniques in roofs and building envelopes.


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A25
A33
A34
35 30 65
Assignments
A21
A22
A23
A25
A33
A34
B1
B2
B3
B4
B7
B8
C2
C3
3 50 53
Workshop (architecture)
A25
A33
B3
C2
C3
16 0 16
Presentations / oral communications
B6
C4
4 4 8
Personal attention
3 0 3
 
Short-answer objective tests
A33
A34
3 0 3
 
(*) 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 Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information from the students and presenting the subject.
Lecture Exhibition of the contents of the subject.
Assignments Work done by the student.
Workshop (architecture) Classroom monitoring is carried out in face-to-face sessions of the practical projects. Require a complementary dedication of the students for the development of the projects without professor.
It has a progressive character and allows the accumulative acquisition of competence.
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation by students of a specific topic or a work (prior written presentation).
Personal attention In addition to the class schedule, the student may contact the staff to receive personalized attention on time.

Personalized attention
Description
The students can contact the responsible teachers to request a personalized tutoring through the corresponding email addresses: Agustí Costa Jover: agusti.costa@urv.cat Jordi Queral Llaberia: jordi.queral@urv.cat Sergio Coll Pla: sergio.coll@urv.cat

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A21
A22
A23
A25
A33
A34
B1
B2
B3
B4
B7
B8
C2
C3
Development of different collective works 60%
Presentations / oral communications
B6
C4
Oral presentation by students of a specific topic or a work (prior written presentation). 5%
Short-answer objective tests
A33
A34
Written evidence that includes direct questions about the subject of the subject 35%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

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Sources of information

Basic LLUIS I GINOVART, Josep, Thesaurus architecturae ; 1, , Reus, 2011
LLUIS I GINOVART, Josep, Thesaurus architecturae ; 2, , Reus, 2012
LLUIS I GINOVART, Josep, Thesaurus architecturae ; 3, , Reus, 2013

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