RMB 12 – Building Structural Systems and Building Construction

Recommended Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching Methods

Lecture (classical and web-based), Field Work, Self-Tuition.
The final grade is formed based on the results of 1 midterm presentation and 1 final presentation.
The midterm presentation includes student’s elaboration on findings of a case study on defined topics. The case
study is in the form of a written report and presented orally.
The final presentation includes the elaboration of the project developed during the workshop. The project includes
visuals and models.

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn about types of structural systems, assessment methods, design strategies, and construction
techniques of modernist buildings, and the approaches to their documentation, preservation, and rehabilitation.
Learning structural concepts, principles, and systems of modern buildings (MB).
Gaining basic knowledge on the building materials, components, systems, and construction techniques of MB.
Gaining theoretical and practical knowledge for assessing structural, material, and construction systems of MB.
Understanding the methods of structural design.
Understanding the methods of intervention in the conservation of modern buildings with the help of case studies.
Gaining skills to interpret and form new types of knowledge on structural systems of MB.
Developing ability to analyze and interpret the structural condition of MB.
Developing a multidisciplinary approach between different fields of practice with with the help of case studies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Discussion of structural concepts and types of structural systems in modern architecture.
Discussion on construction technologies in modern architecture.
Discussion on conservation, restoration, and intervention approaches and methods in modern heritage buildings.
Research on approaches and methods of structural design; Integrated and Performance-based design (PBD).
Research on diagnostics, testing, and inspection of structures and building elements.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

Beckmann, P. (2004). Structural aspects of building conservation. London:McGraw-Hill.

Engel, H. (2007). Structure Systems, 3 rd Edition. Berlin: Hatje Cantz.

Macdonald, A. J. (2018). Structure and Architecture, 3 rd Edition. Architectural Press. London:

Routledge.

Prudon, T. H. M. (2008). Preservation of Modern Architecture. New York: Wiley.

Sousa Cruz, P. J. (2016). Structures and Architecture: Beyond their Limits, 1 st Edition. London: CRC Press.

Rabun, J. S. (2000). Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings: Restoration, Preservation, and Adaptive Reuse Applications for Architects and Engineers. New York: Wiley.

Whitehead, R. (2019). Structures by Design: Thinking, Making, Breaking. London: Routledge.