21001994 - MATERIALS AND BUILDING ELEMENTS

Knowing the chemical and physical characteristics of the main materials that can be used in buildings and their possibilities for transformation into semi-finished products, components and structural systems. In particular, the aim is to provide the tools to understand the criteria for the choice of materials and construction techniques most economically appropriate, the configuration of the architectural image of buildings, the construction of their space and the optimization of their environmental quality .
Through examples of architecture, contemporary and older, the aim is to understand the relationships between their structural engineering system and the material culture they express.

Canali

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Programme

The course deals with materials, construction techniques and construction elements, and will highlight their historical evolution and the relationship between construction techniques and the conception of the architectural space in relation to the basic principles of structural functioning and the building envelope. The approaches to each topic are related to:
- the performances provided by materials and construction elements in response to the requirements that the building must satisfy;
- the building as a system of related architectural, functional and construction elements in order to deliver the performances;
- the building process as a system of players (users, designers, builders, etc.) and activities.
The course will be developed through a series of lectures integrated with visits, site visits (and exercises. Specifically, the programme is divided into two parts:
I. materials (a. clay materials; B. stone materials; C. types of concrete; D. wooden materials; E. metal materials; F. glass materials);
II. construction elements (G. land, foundations and attachment to the ground; H. elevated structures; I. vertical casing and internal walls; L. internal horizontal elements and roofing; M. mechanical and pedestrian vertical connections; N. interior and exterior fixtures).

Core Documentation

Campioli, A. ; Lavagna, M. Tecniche e architetture, CittàStudi editore, Milano 2013
Torricelli, M. C. ; Del Nord, R. ; Felli, P. Materiali e Tecnologie dell'Architettura, Editori Laterza, Bari 2001

Reference Bibliography

AA.VV. Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 4, “Tecnologie: requisiti, soluzioni, esecuzione, prestazioni”, Hoepli, Milano 1995 Arbizzani, E. Tecnologia dei sistemi edilizi. Progetto e costruzione, Maggioli editore, Ravenna 2008 Bertolini, L. Materiali da costruzione, vol. I “Struttura, proprietà e tecnologie di produzione”, Città Studi edizioni, Torino 2006 Legnante, E. Progettare per costruire, Maggioli editore, Rimini 1999 Molinari, C. Elementi di cultura tecnica, Sistemi Editoriali, Napoli 2007 Silver, P. ; McLean, W. Introduction to architectural technology, Laurence King Publishing, London 2008

Type of delivery of the course

In case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. Specifically, the course develops in theoretical lessons and in seminar meetings to review the exercises. In order to guarantee teaching following the health emergency, the Moodle platform (https://architecture.el.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=131) will be used as both a documentation and communication tool.

Attendance

Attendance is required for at least 75% of the lessons

Type of evaluation

In case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. Specifically, for the students the verification will be done through an oral examination.

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

The course deals with materials, construction techniques and construction elements, and will highlight their historical evolution and the relationship between construction techniques and the conception of the architectural space in relation to the basic principles of structural functioning and the building envelope. The approaches to each topic are related to:
- the performances provided by materials and construction elements in response to the requirements that the building must satisfy;
- the building as a system of related architectural, functional and construction elements in order to deliver the performances;
- the building process as a system of players (users, designers, builders, etc.) and activities.
The course will be developed through a series of lectures integrated with visits, site visits (and exercises. Specifically, the programme is divided into two parts:
I. materials (a. clay materials; B. stone materials; C. types of concrete; D. wooden materials; E. metal materials; F. glass materials);
II. construction elements (G. land, foundations and attachment to the ground; H. elevated structures; I. vertical casing and internal walls; L. internal horizontal elements and roofing; M. mechanical and pedestrian vertical connections; N. interior and exterior fixtures).

Core Documentation

Lavagna, M. Tecniche e architetture, CittàStudi editore, Milano 2013
Torricelli, M. C. ; Del Nord, R. ; Felli, P. Materiali e Tecnologie dell'Architettura, Editori Laterza, Bari 2001

Reference Bibliography

AA.VV. Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 4, “Tecnologie: requisiti, soluzioni, esecuzione, prestazioni”, Hoepli, Milano 1995 Arbizzani, E. Tecnologia dei sistemi edilizi. Progetto e costruzione, Maggioli editore, Ravenna 2008 Bertolini, L. Materiali da costruzione, vol. I “Struttura, proprietà e tecnologie di produzione”, Città Studi edizioni, Torino 2006 Legnante, E. Progettare per costruire, Maggioli editore, Rimini 1999 Molinari, C. Elementi di cultura tecnica, Sistemi Editoriali, Napoli 2007 Silver, P. ; McLean, W. Introduction to architectural technology, Laurence King Publishing, London 2008

Type of delivery of the course

In case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. Specifically, the course develops in theoretical lessons and in seminar meetings to review the exercises. In order to guarantee teaching following the health emergency, the Moodle platform (https://architecture.el.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=129) will be used as both a documentation and communication tool.

Attendance

For 75% of the duration of the laboratory

Type of evaluation

In case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. Specifically, for the students the verification will be done through an oral examination.