Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Architecture 12
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
Catalog Description:
12 - Construction Materials and Methods
3 units
Introduction to the methods and materials used in contemporary and historical building construction.
Wood, steel, masonry, and concrete structural systems will be explored, as will major interior and
exterior finish systems. The relationships between occupancy and construction types will be reviewed
as will the influence of building codes, climate, labor supply, and economic factors. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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identify and explain the behavior, appearance, and use of building materials;
describe major structural systems using wood, steel, masonry, and concrete;
identify and evaluate various interior and exterior finish systems;
explain in general how building codes, occupancy types, and construction types influence
each other;
5. explain in general the effect of climate, economics, and labor supply on construction
methodology;
6. identify how building materials are categorized by building industries.
Course Content:
1. General factors influencing the selection of materials and methods including building codes,
industry product organization, labor supply, economics, climate, and aesthetics
2. Wood products and characteristics
3. Timber frame construction
4. Platform framing
5. Exterior and interior finish systems for platform frame construction
6. Masonry construction with brick, stone, and concrete
7. Site-cast and pre-cast concrete systems
8. Roofing systems
9. Glazing systems
10. Curtain-wall and cladding systems
11. Finish systems for non-residential buildings
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Demonstration
Assignments
Projects
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Draw water proofing and drainage details for a retaining wall
b. Draw wood details for a house
c. Design light wood framing for a house
d. Draw exterior details for a house
e. Design a steel framing for a multi-floor building
Chabot College
Course Outline for Architecture 12, Page 2
Fall 2010
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Homework
b. Quizzes
c. Class participation
d. Final Examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Fundamentals of Building Construction 5th Edition, Allen, Edward; Wiley and Sons, 2009.
Special Student Materials:
Samples of various building materials locally available.
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AWH Revised: Nov. 09