Course Outline Faculty of Science and Technology

Course Number Course Title: BLDG 1401 (BLDG 107) Building Construction and Drawing 1401

Course Instructor: Credits: Section: Semester: Cass Meeting Times Class Venue: Pre-requisites: Co-requisites Office Location Office Hours: (Consultation Hours) Telephone:

Steve Wright 3 1 1 T-TH 10:00-11:15 Belize City Bg. 208 None None Engineering Building 3 Bg.210 T & U 3:00pm - 4:00pm or by appointment

Office: 2230256 Ext. 408 Cell: 6079112 (Optional) Swright@ub.edu.bz

E-Mail Address: Resources

Construction Technology Book by R. Chudley Bk 1 3rd Ed. 2000 Advanced Construction Technology Book by R. Chudley Bk 2 3rd Ed. 2001 Building Technology by Seeley, Ivor H. 5th Ed., 1995

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students for future positions at technician and supervisory levels in
building and civil engineering emphasizing domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings. Topics include: preliminary items; types of structures; site works and setting out; foundations; floor construction; walls; roofs (up to 10m span) and roof coverings.

. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

a. Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of simple site preparation. b. Demonstrate knowledge of the classification of building structures with reference to foundations, floors, walls, columns, beams and roofs. c. Design Construction details to meet specific conditions and needs. d. Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking in lectures and discussions e. Use the manual media of drafting to create complete sets of small and medium size residential, commercial and industrial building plans. f. Actively participate as a member of a work team. g. Manage resources and time effectively. h. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. i. Adhere to safety regulation and procedure. j. Continue to learn and adopt emerging technology in industry. k. Adhere to construction codes, standards and practices. l. Develop professional and ethical responsibilities of the profession.

MODES OF INSTRUCTION In this course we will utilize the following methodologies: Lecture and discussion, small and large group discussion; individual and group presentations, slide show and video presentations and guest speakers.

CLASS SCHEDULE Date Course Content Methods, & Activities Lecture and discussion building team and regulations Readings Assignments and Due Dates Read chapter- Intro (pg 1-11) of textBuilding Team and building regulation

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Introduction a. Building teams b. Building regulations

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Course Content

Methods, & Activities Lecture &Class discussion Discussion on the significance of preliminaries items Lecture & Class discussion Visit Construction sites and critique preliminaries items

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Preliminaries items
a. Site and Soil investigation b. Site layout and Organization c. Health and Welfare regulation d. Security, Safety and site protection e. Materials storage

Readings Assignments and Due Dates Read chapter 1.1-1.4 And handout notes on site & soil investigation

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Site Works and Setting Out

a. Site clearance b. Equipments and tools c. Setting out of building

Read chapter 2.3 bk2 Focus on earthmoving and excavation plant and setting out Assignment 1:Site report on preliminaries items Due:9TH September 2010

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Types of Structures
a. Framed and load bearing structures b. Primary, Secondary element and Component c. Sub & Super Structure TEST I

Lecture & Class discussion

Handout on Sub & Super structure Test 1-Preliminaries items and types of structures

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Foundations
a. Classification and types of foundations b. Design and Functions c. Design factors

Lecture &Class discussion

Read chapter 2.2 Assignment 2: Drawings on Foundations and Floors. Due: 7th October 2010

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Soils a. Classification and types of soils b. Bearing capacity and properties c. Sub-soil Drainage

Lecture &Class discussion Presentation and inspection of various soil sample in Lab Lecture &Class discussion Visit Construction sites to observed floors and foundations constructions

Handout electronically

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Floors Construction a. Solid concrete ground floors b. Suspended timber ground floors

Read chapter 4.1 Assignment 3: Site report Due: 14th October 2010

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Course Content

Methods, & Activities Lecture &Class discussion

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Floors Construction a. Suspended timber upper floors b. Suspended in-situ concrete floors TEST II Floors Construction a. Temporary support systems for in-situ reinforced concrete floors b. Concrete floor finishes c. Basic design principle reinforced concrete floors and materials used d. Pre-cast reinforced concrete floor slab e. Composite floor f. pre-cast hollow floors g. Factors affecting design system Walls a. Functions and requirement of walls and the materials used b. Factors determine thickness of brick and black walls c. Function of damp-proof courses and materials used d. Termite barrier position and material used e.Construction of door and window opening and treatments f. Cavity wall construction Walls a. Timber wall construction b.Block and brick wall construction c. Reinforced concrete wall construction d. Wall cladding e. Reinforced concrete Columns f. Reinforced concrete Beams Roofs a.Factors influencing the choice of roofing systems b. Various types of roof c. Various types of roofing material used
TEST III

Readings Assignments and Due Dates Read chapter 4.2 Test 11- on Foundation and Soil

Lecture &Class discussion Site visits on walls construction

Read chapter 4.3 & 4.4 Assignment 4: Drawings on walls and Roofs Due: 18th November 2010

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Lecture &Class discussion

Read chapter 3.1

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Lecture &Class discussion

Read chapter 3.1&9.1

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Lecture &Class discussion

Read chapter 6.1&6.2 Test 111-on Floors & Wall

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Course Content

Methods, & Activities Lecture &Class discussion Site visit on roof construction

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Roofs a. Method of bat proofing roof spaces b. Method of wind bracing in framed roof c. Hurricane design on timber framed roof construction Roofs a. Roof slating method b. Galvanizing iron roof c. Asphalt finishes method d. Concrete roof designs c. Roof tiling method

Readings Assignments and Due Dates Read chapter 6.3 & hand out Assignment 5: Site report Due: 25TH November 2010 Read chapter 6.1,9.5 &9.6

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Lecture &Class discussion

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Roofs a. Roof covering b .Roof tiling method

Lecture &Class discussion Review all topics covered EXAM WEEK

Read chapter 9.7 focus on roof covering

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FINAL EXAM

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Methods of assessment may include tests, projects, presentations, reports, site visits and drawings, . COURSE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY The administration of student discipline in the university community is a responsibility shared by students, faculty, and administrative staff. The University of Belize Academic Honesty Policy outlines the Universitys expectations for the integrity of students academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty throughout the process. All students are expected to conform to the Academic Honesty Policy. Lecturers are expected to consult with academic department chairpersons to prevent and respond to violations of the Academic Honesty Policy. Students wishing to dispute a charge of academic dishonesty or a sanction made upon them because of such allegations can do so by appealing to the Dean of Student Affairs to invoke the Discipline Appeals Process as detailed in the Student Handbook. (Please visit www.ub.edu.bz for a full description of violations to the Academic Honesty Policy and sanctions.) STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION: ONLINE MECHANISM Students are advised that they are free to submit comments on line in respect to any course they are

registered in during the semester (as opposed to waiting for the end of the semester). Students are assured that since there is no need to log in to access the facility available on the UB web page www.ub.edu.bz their comments will be anonymous. The comment(s) will go to the Quality Assurance Office that in turn will forward the comments to the relevant Dean for timely action. CLASS POLICIES 1. CLASS ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all sessions, and to be on time. Students must attend at least 80% of class sessions. Unexcused absences beyond this point may result in a reduction in your grade. You must provide the necessary documentation for any other absences e.g. doctors certificate if you are ill. You are expected to participate fully in class discussions and come to class prepared to contribute to class discussions and group work. Because participation in class is imperative for success, each students final grade will be positively or negatively affected based upon the number of class sessions they attend. Absent students are responsible for obtaining class notes, handouts, and activities, as well as any other pertinent information. Points lost due to absences can be made up only through extra credit opportunities provided by the instructor. 2. PUNCTUALITY: Kindly make every effort to arrive on time to all sessions. Walking into a session late is unprofessional and distracting to the rest your colleagues. If you will be late for any session, please inform the instructor via an e-mail, telephone call, or text message. 3. PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS: In your fieldwork and/or class activities, you are expected to conduct yourself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner. 4. READINGS: Readings will be assigned. You will be expected to attend the class session prepared to discuss the readings from the required text and/or any additional readings assigned. The aim is to enhance your understanding and skills related to these materials and to enable you to share your understanding with class members. 5. WRITINGS: The ability to write clearly and effectively is essential to a profession. Written assignments represent your best professional abilities and excellence. Assignments must be written in Standard English. Written assignments should be typed and carefully proofread. Pages that are disorganized and contain errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, or typing will receive reduced grades. All written work should adhere to the APA /MLA style as directed by the instructor. 6. CELL PHONES: As courtesy to your classmates and instructor, please have cell phones turned off throughout class time. If an urgent matter arises that requires you to have your cell phone on (on vibrate), please inform the instructor before the session.

7. MISSED OR LATE ASSGINMENTS: Students are expected to do all class assignments, and turn them in on time. If prior approval for late assignment is not granted by the instructor, points will be deducted from that assignment or the assignment will not be accepted. Assigned readings must be completed prior to the class for which they are intended.

8. TECHNOLOGY: Students are required to utilize word processing programs to complete all assignments. Internet and electronic mail systems will be used as needed to develop strategies, facilitate class discussion, and enhance communication between professor and students.

GRADING SCALE The final grade will be assigned in adherence with the University of Belizes Grade Policy. Thus, final grades will be computed using a combination of semester grades (including home work assignments), essays, tests and quizzes, portfolios etc, and a final examination. The final letter grade will be assigned using the following University Grading Scale: 95-100 90-94 85-89 A AB+ 80-84 75-79 70-74 B C+ C 65-69 60-64 0-59 D+ D F

CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

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