Course: Introduction to Materials

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Course title Introduction to Materials
Course code KPS/UM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Košťálová Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic properties of construction materials 1 (Structural p.) 2. Basic properties of construction materials 2 (Mechanical p., Dilatometric p., Thermal p.) 3. Basic properties of construction materials 3 (Humid p., Moisture sources) 4. Masonry components 5. Structural concrete 6. Ferrous metals 7. Non-ferrous metals 8. Timber 1 9. Timber 2 10. Glass 11. Stone 12. Structural composite 13. Excursion to the factory 14. Workshop

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
An overview course on the properties and use of basic types of building materials for load-bearing structures. Basics of the technology for the production of major building materials. Technical properties of building materials (structural, mechanical, dilatometric, thermal, humidity), their quantitative description. The idea of material engineering. Knowledge of this field is a prerequisite for the overall orientation of the building sphere, which affects the quality of the design. Material base: binders, fillers, composites from piece building materials, dense and lightweight structural concretes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, glass, selected comparisons. Topics: 1.-2. Properties of basic types of building materials 3.-4. Use basic types of building materials for load-bearing structures 5.-6. Basics of technology for the production of major building materials 7. Material base: binders, fillers, composites from piece building materials 8. Material base: dense and lightweight structural concretes 9. Material base: ferrous and non-ferrous metals 10. Material base: wood, glass, selected comparisons 11.-12. Professional field trip
The student will be capable to orientate himself in materials for load bearing structures. This is one of fundamental "inputs" for building engineering.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Attendance at a minimum of ten lectures (a condition that the student must meet in order to be admitted to the examination) Knowledge of the curriculum covered in the lectures is required for the examination
Recommended literature
  • Collepardi, M.:. Moderní beton. ČKAIT, 2009. ISBN 978-80-87093-75-7.
  • HERZOG, Thomas. Timber construction manual. Boston: Birkhauser, 2004. ISBN 37-643-7025-4.
  • HOFMEISTER, Edith ed. Mauerwerksbauten. Brick Buildings S, M, L. ISBN 978-3-95553-600-8.
  • KIND-BARKAUSKAS, Friedbert. Concrete construction manual.. Munich: Edition Detail, 2002. ISBN 37-643-6724-5.
  • Krňanský J. Materiály pro nosné konstrukce. FA TU v Liberci, 2005.
  • KRŇANSKÝ, Jan. BUILDING STRUCTURES. Engineering Physical Analysis. TUL FA, 2008.
  • Odborný portál pro stavebnictví a techniká zařízení budov. https://www.tzb-info.cz/.
  • Pavlíková, M., Pavlík, Z., Hošek,J.:. Materiálové inženýrství 1. ČVUT v Praze, 2011. ISBN 978-80-01-04932-7.
  • PFEIFER, Günter at al. Masonry Construction Manual. Basel, Switzerland, 2021. ISBN 3-7643-6543-9.
  • SCHULITZ, Helmut C., Werner SOBEK a Karl J. HABERMANN. Steel construction manual. Boston: Birkhauser, 2000. ISBN 37-643-6181-6.
  • Svoboda L. a kol. Stavební hmoty. Bratislava, 2007. ISBN 978-80-8076-057-1.
  • Wasserbauer, R.:. Biologické znehodnocení staveb. ABF a.s., 2020. ISBN 80-86165-30-2.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Architecture Study plan (Version): Architecture (1) Category: Architecture 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer