SHM_1 Building Materials I

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Zuzana Rowland, MBA, PhD.
Department of Civil Engineering – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Lifelong learning Centre – Directorate of Study Administration and Lifelong Learning – Vice-Rector for Study Affairs – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Prerequisites (in Czech)
OBOR ( CAP )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The subject provides a basic overview of the structure and properties of building materials and their use. There are presented laboratory tests during exercises. After completing the course the student: - can describe the basic raw materials and production techniques of classical building materials - defines the physical properties and the units - can characterize different types of cement, lime, plaster, mortar, plaster and concrete, their composition and technical characteristics, behavior - can find the technical data sheets and work with them, can explain their designation - orientates in the offer and can explain special adaptations of materials such as steel, wood, glass, asphalt and plastics - can describe the principles of selection and ordering of building materials. S/he can describe the processes of measuring, weighing, design of concrete mixture and determining concrete strength
Syllabus
  • Topics: Physical quantities and units Element as the basic building unit Binders Mortar Concrete Stone Ceramic Materials Wood Glass Metals Asphalt Plastics Durability and stability of construction materials
Literature
    required literature
  • Náhradní obsah: SVOBODA, L. a kol. Stavební hmoty. Bratislava, JAGA, 2007. ISBN 978-80-8076-057-1
    recommended literature
  • ROUSEKOVÁ, I. a kol. Stavebné materiály. Bratislava, JAGA, 2000. ISBN 80-88905-21-4
Forms of Teaching
Lecture
Laboratory Exercise
Tutorial
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Critical Thinking
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test2059
Preparation for Lectures2636
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2616
Preparation for the Final Test1919
Attendance on Lectures26 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion13 
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Exam – written 70 %
labor work 30 %
Exam conditions
First Test/Seminar Work/ … : maximum 30% (0-30 points), Final Test: maximum 70% (0-70 points). Successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points: A 100 – 90, B 89,99 – 84, C 83,99 – 77, D 76,99 – 73, E 72,99 – 70, FX 69,99 – 30, F 29,99 - 0.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Summer 2010, Winter 2010, summer 2011, winter 2011, summer 2012, winter 2012, summer 2013, winter 2013, summer 2014, winter 2014.
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