AR 105 - Construction Materials I

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the CSI Master Format.

3. Select the appropriate materials for both commercial and residential construction.

4. Utilize the materials in the construction of the building.

5. Be able to sketch and label a construction detail depending on the material used in the building.

6. Understand and be able to explain sustainable building practices.

7. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue. (CT7)

8. Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it. (CT3)
Course Outline:
I. Introductions and Overview of Class, Introduction to the Architectural Technology Program, and CSI Master Format – Week 1

II. Sections 1.1 – 1.2 Building Design and Industry Standards - Week 1

III. Sections 1.3 – 1.4 Codes and Barrier Free Design - Weeks 1 and 2

IV. Sections 1.5 – 1.9 Sustainable Building Design, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Contract Administration and Construction Management - Weeks 2 and 3

V. Sections 2.1 – 2.3 Land Surveys and Descriptions, Demolition, and Subsurface Description - Week 3

VI.  Sections 3.1 – 3.4 History, Concrete Materials, Formwork, and Reinforcement and Lab - Weeks 3 and 4

VII. Sections 3.5 – 3.8 Accessories, Joints, Mixtures and Mixing, Handling, Transporting, Placing and Consolidating and Plant Tour - Weeks 4 and 5 

VIII. Research Project Determined - Week 5

IX. Sections 3.9 – 3.14 Finishing, Curing and Protection, Concrete Foundation Systems, Concrete Slabs on Grade, Cast-In-Place Structural Concrete, and Precast Concrete and Lab  - Weeks 5 and 6

Test (Week 6)

X. Sections 4.1 – 4.5 History, Mortar and Grout, Reinforcement, Tie Anchors and Flashing, Clay Masonry Units, and Concrete Masonry Units - Weeks 7 and 8

XI. Sections 4.6 – 4.10 Unit Masonry Design, Unit Masonry Erection, Stone, Glass Unit Masonry, and Properties of Selected Masonry Walls and Labs - Weeks 8 and 9

XII. Sections 5.1 – 5.4 Iron and Steel Materials and Products, Aluminum Materials and Products, Joints and Connections in Metal Assemblies, and Structural Steel Framing - Weeks 9 and 10

XIII. Sections 5.5 – 5.9 Metal Joists, Girders and Trusses, Steel Decking, Cold-Formed Metal Framing, Other Metals, and Metal Finishes - Weeks 10 and 11

XIV. Test (Week 11)

XV. Sections 6.1 – 6.2 Properties of Wood and Lumber - Weeks 10, 11, and 12

XVI. Research Project Due (Week 12)

XVII. Sections 6.3 – 6.6 Plywood and Other Panels, and Wood Treatment - Week 13

XVIII. Sections 6.7 – 6.13 Conventional Framing and Furring, Structural Panels, Shop Fabricated Structural Wood, Sheathing, Other Framing Systems, Finish Carpentry, and Plastic Fabrications - Weeks 14 and 15

IXX. Final Exam - Week 16

Lab Work: 20%

Field Trips: 0-10%

Multimedia: 0-10%

Research Project: 10%

Tests: 20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None