AR 113

The course aims to increase the students’ ability to comprehend various building components and behavior, where the student must demonstrate adeptness in acquiring the necessary theoretical background in building technology and developing the ability to identify basic building requirements in order to achieve better construction efficiency. The course covers the following topics: Building systems- wall bearing and skeleton systems; basic concept, main components, loads and structural behavior. Foundations- concept, types of foundations: isolated and continuous footings/ raft/ piles. Walls and partitions- types of bricks, stones, masonry and ashler/ wall details: coping, lintels, skirting, etc.