Description
1. Descriptive data of the subject 1.1. Code. GA009 1.2. Type of subject: Compulsory. 1.3. Semestral 1.4. ECTS credits: 6 1.5. Responsible teacher: D. Viaplana, J. Girbau, J. Miró, N. Mateu 1.6. Language: Catalan - Spanish - English Description of the subject It is an unpublished subject in relation to the traditional degree programs in Architecture and, consequently, a differentiating feature of this university. Without a doubt, the workshop is the ideal space where the student can demonstrate how he has assimilated the knowledge acquired in previous courses by specifying and applying them in a complete architectural project developed in a multidisciplinary way. Precisely this particularity, the convergence in the workshop of knowledge so diverse and typical of other subjects of the career, such as: Facilities, structures, construction, drawing, ..., etc., involves a special requirement to the student, that of being able to relate and apply so disparate knowledge. For this reason, although the tutelage of the student rests with the faculty of the workshop, it has been considered opportune and necessary to establish a co-direction jointly with the subjects of implementation of the facilities and structures. This co-responsibility is instrumentalized in joint corrections of the project. The transversal relationship between subjects must allow students to understand that as an architect they must coordinate the different disciplines involved in the building project. The adaptation of the subject to the Bologna process has forced to adapt the program of the subject. The loss of teaching hours involved in the process of European adaptation in favor of the hours of dedication of the student at home requires implementing a range of tools available on the website of the subject. Among the consolidated tools are the graphic standards, EGLS and the compilations of previous students' work. The graphic standards La Salle, EGLS, is an architectural drawing system that aims to unify the representation language used in the project and at the same time provide control tools on the content of the different graphic documents that make up the execution project. Among the tools under development are the DTC, a technical-constructive development tool that aims to guide the student in the procedures of choice and execution of constructive details. Precisely the possibility of the joint development of this utility with the construction subjects is being studied. Finally, it is worth mentioning among the complementary activities the research works represented by graphic guides on historic buildings and the publication of projects for the execution of professionals.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
5
Credits
6.00

Titular Professors

Previous Knowledge

To take this course it is essential to have approved Workshop II (AS025) and Projects II (AS023).

Among the recommended previous knowledge, we can mention:

- General knowledge about architectural typologies, their history and their evolution.
- General knowledge of construction: Materials, construction systems and their implementation.
- Advanced knowledge in representation techniques: Manual techniques and vector and parametric computer aided drawing programs.
- General knowledge of structures in the building: Structural systems, criteria on election.
- General knowledge of facilities and services: Criteria of choice, implementation and installation of the facilities. Thermal and acoustic requirements, comfort parameters.
- Knowledge on sustainability in architecture.
- General knowledge of technical and urban regulations.
- General knowledge in the use of models as a tool of the project.

Objectives

Students who complete our course on CONSTRUCTION III, STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS acquire the knowledge and develop the skills listed below:

1. To have the knowledge of conception and design of the envelopes, to enable the students to correctly plan the building structure.
2. To design and use the systems, components, processes or experiments to reach the established requirements and to analyse and interpret the results obtained.
3. To understand the environmental impact of the construction activity on our society and the importance of working in a professional and ethically correct environment.

Contents

1. Reinforced concrete.
1.1. Components, dosage and granulation.
1.2. Special concretes.
1.3. Finishing and textures.
1.4. Reinforcement.
1.5. Control and material tests.
1.6. EHE standard.

2. Ground study.
2.1. Typologies.
2.2. Geology and soil studies.
2.3. AE-88 standard.

3. Foundations.
3.1. Superficial.
3.2. Semi deep.
3.3. Deep.
3.4. Retaining walls.

4. Ferroconcrete structures.
4.1. Porticos, beams and columns.
4.2. Axial ceiling.
4.3. Bi-axial ceiling.
4.4. Execution and control.

5. Laminated steel constructions.
5.1. Beams and columns.
5.2. Capitals and columns.
5.3. Mixed structures.

6. Other structures.
6.1. Brickwork.
6.2. Wood.

Methodology

1. INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS:
1.1 Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
1.2 Capacity to organise and plan.
1.3 Basic general knowledge in the education area.

2. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
2.1 Critical and self-critical abilities.
2.2 Teamwork.
2.3 Environmental awareness.

3. SYSTEMIC SKILLS:
3.1 Capacity to put knowledge into practice.
3.3 Capacity to adapt to new situations.
3.4 Ability to work autonomously.

The course is organised around the theoretical classes given by the professor, together with three projects realized by the student individually, in class groups and at home. This work is followed up weekly in the classes.
The first practical exercise is based in the definition of the designing and grounding of an existing building, and is done completely in class. The second exercise consists of redesigning the grounding and the structure of the project developed by the student on the previous course. This is done at home and followed up in class hours. The third exercise is based on the study of diverse structures of existing buildings, realised at home and in class.

Evaluation

A. Exams.
D. Homework.
F. Teamwork.
J. Classroom participation.

The evaluation system takes into account classwork, and the written exams and the practical work handed in.

Evaluation Criteria

Objective 1:
The student should demonstrate that s/he has obtained the theoretical knowledge of the course. [A]
Objective 2:
The student should demonstrate the ability to develop the practical work and to interpret their results. [D, F]
Objective 3:
The student has to understand the environmental impact of construction. [J]

Basic Bibliography

`Instrucción de hormigón estructural´. EHE.
`Acciones en la edificación´. AE-88.
`Forjados unidireccionales de hormigón armado´. EFHE.
`Estructuras de acero en edificación´. EA-95.
`Muros resistentes de fábrica de ladrillo´. FL-90.
Pedro Jiménez Montoya. `Hormigón armado´.
`Acondicionamiento del terreno. Cimentaciones´. NTE

Additional Material

Fructuós Mañá Reixach. `El Gros de l´obra´.
`Manual de geotècnia i patologia, diagnosi i intervenció en fonaments´. C.A.A.T.B.
`Curso de diseño, construcción y patología de cimentaciones y recalces´. Ed. Lozano y asociados.
José Calavera Ruiz. `Manual de detalles constructivos en obras de hormigón armado´.
F. Regalado Tesoro. `Biblioteca de detalles constructivos metálicos, de hormigón y mixtos´