Syllabus Fall 2010

Arc 133 Materials and Methods of Construction I Professor Liebman Office 845-6530

hliebman@ nvcc.edu Office Hours Tues . 2:00pm-4:00pm & Wed. 1:00pm-4:00pm Rm352 AA or Mon.11:00AM-2:00 PM and Sat. 4:00PM - 6:00pm by appointment only  

Text: Fundamentals of Building Construction by Edward Allen

Objective: To familiarize students with the materials and methods commonly used in the construction of buildings.

This course is taught using readings, lectures, field interviews, field observations, documentation and presentation of field reports, and learning from the field reports presented by other students. There will be a final examination and two assigned field reports.

Topics: Chapter

wk-1 Introduction to Making Buildings 1

wk-2 Foundations Waterproofing and Drainage 2

wk-3 Masonry 8,9&10

wk-4 Steel Frame Construction 11&12

wk-5 Concrete and Site Cast Concrete 13&14

wk-6 Precast Concrete Framing Systems 15

wk-7 Cladding 19,20 &21

wk-8 Project Field Report #1 Steel Frame Building

wk-9 Project Field Report #1 Steel Frame Building

wk-10 Glass and Glazing 17

wk-11 Roofing 16

wk-12 Review

wk-13 Project Field Report #2 Concrete Building

wk-14 Project Field Report #2 Concrete Building

wk-15 Review/ Final Exam

wk-16 Review (Final Exam Week)

Evaluation: Final Exam = 80% and each Field Reports = 10% of student grades.

Attendance: More than four absences will result in reduced grade.

All policies related to student conduct outlined in the NVCC Student Handbook will be adhered to.

Note: Last day to withdraw with W grade is Nov.1.