Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY VIII | ||||
Course Unit Code | APXE34 | ||||
Course Unit Details | Int.M. Architectural Engineering (Architectural Electives) - BA Architecture (Architectural Electives) - | ||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 3 | ||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||
Prerequisites | APX233 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||
Recommended optional program components | Prof. P. Touliatos, N. Andrielou, Earthquake and contemporary structures, Fire Brigade Academy of Greece, 2009. European Timber Constructions, EU Raphael Programme (Management of the European Wooden Building Heritage), A. Soikkeli, P, Touliatos, C.B. Cestari, University of Oulu, University Press 2000, ISBN 951-42-5659-X. Venice Chart (1964), ICOMOS, 1994. | ||||
Course Contents | - Analysis and Concept Design: Systematic and detailed analysis of construction techniques. Correlation between the laws of Nature and design. Basic principles of design methodology. Relation between dynamic loads and main types of bearing systems: Traditional (Wall Bearing System, Wooden Structures, Domes etc.), Frame, Three-point connected arch or frame, post and beam system. - Final Study: Decision principles on appropriate elements and systems, according to the special needs for resistance to the dynamic loading (mainly earthquakes). Techniques adopted in traditional structures and historical monuments, compared to the techniques proposed for contemporary structures. Detailed Design of bearing members based on function, stiffness, form, bioclimatic behavior and economic limitations. - Implementation Study: Drafting construction plans, sections, elevations, details and 3d representations of a small building with a mixed bearing system (combination of load bearing wall, reinforced concrete and light structures). | ||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of the course is delivered to the students by means of lectures and computer-aided presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the relevant textbooks. Lectures are supplemented with project work carried out on an individual basis. Students are requested to design and produce construction details for a small building or structure, with a mixed load bearing constructural system. During the semester, course instructors are making comments and corrections on the students’ proposals, at every stage of the process. | ||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||
Work placement(s) | NO |