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Course code: IBN10369o14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Buildings and Building Elements II
Major: Civil Engineering
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 9 / 18 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. inż. Wojciech Skowroński
Language of instruction: Polish / English


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows general concepts, definitions and regulations in the field of construction law. Knows the selection criteria for a structural and non-structural elements as well as and thermo insulation in buildings constructed in the traditional technology. Understands the role and tasks of the building's basic elements, including structural elements. Skills: Able to design a building with the correct spatial and functional arrangements; correct construction system; correct selection of thermal, dampness and acoustic insulation. Able to perform a critical analysis of roles and tasks of building's basic construction and non-construction elements considering, construction safety, fire and usage safety.

Competences: Understands the need to learn and gain experience to become a charted engineer; understands the necessity of gaining confidence of the public to function as independent designer.

Prerequisites:

Course content: Building elements: flat roofs, roofs. Floors and walls: strength, insulation and fire-proofing. Windows and doors. Finishing: roofing. Timber structures - the characteristics and conditions of use. Design of timber structures. Prefabricated buildings. Large-panel construction. The technical conditions of the buildings. Ecology and design of buildings.

Recommended literature: Skowroński W. i inni: Ilustrowany leksykon architektoniczno-budowlany, Arkady, Warszawa 2008; Neufert E.: Podręcznik projektowania architektoniczno-budowlanego, Arkady, Warszawa 2007; Budownictwo ogólne, Praca zbiorowa – Tom 1 ÷ 5, Arkady, Warszawa 2007 ÷ 2010; Kapela M., Sieczkowski J.: Projektowanie konstrukcji budynków wielokondygnacyjnych, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2003; Kotwica J.: Konstrukcje drewniane w budownictwie tradycyjnym, Arkady, Warszawa 2004; Neuhaus H.: Budownictwo drewniane, PWT, Rzeszów 2004.

Assessment methods: Completion of a project, a written final test.

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