4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1016043ANR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.
The lectures deal with the general background in building construction and building materials. In a first part, various construction methods are discussed: frame construction, prefabrication, massive construction. The second part goes into the properties and fabrication process of materials applied in construction. The third part goes into massive construction. Construction details in masonry and concrete are analysed: foundation, wall, floor, flat and green roof, door and window openings.
The exercises aim to enhance the competence of students in technical drawing and consulting material data bases. The (obligatory) practical sessions go into the graphical conventions, classification of documentation in construction and the analysis of simple loadbearing structures. The students draw construction details on a scale 1/20 to 1/5.
Within the context of the integrated design project, the student technically details its architectural concept. To link theory with practical experience a guided tour is organized to a factory in building construction materials or a building site.
Literature which can be consulted in the library:
(Select 'Dutch' as lanuage to see the list of recommended books)
Next to these books several digital documents are available at the online platform. Students are expected to check the platform frequently for updates.
The Bachelor has a broad fundamental knowledge and understanding of the physical and mechanical properties of materials, building technology and construction methods and the structural and physical behaviour of structures.
The Bachelor has a broad fundamental knowledge and understanding of the ecological and socio-cultural impact of construction and the criteria for designing sustainable architecture.
The Bachelor can independently look up information from (inter)national technical literature and other sources, evaluate it scientifically and report on it.
The Bachelor can reflect on the principles of sustainable development in the built environment and can translate them in a design.
The Bachelor can communicate through text, speech, graphics, visuals and scale models by making use of the appropriate vocabulary.
The Bachelor has comprehended the ecological, social and cultural impact of the discipline and consciously strives for sustainable, ethical design decisions.
The Bachelor has an attitude that demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the discipline and the ambition to translate this into life-long learning.
The Bachelor has an inventive and problem-solving attitude.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 50% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final score consist of two marks:
1. Practical assignments (50%)
2. Written exam (50%) during examination period
In the second session the written exam can be repeated if the global score is less than 10/20
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)