ARC 2461C - Materials and Methods of Construction I

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Course Description

This course is an introduction to materials and methods used in wood frame, masonry, concrete and steel construction. Laboratory work will consist of "hands on" experience and field trips to construction sites.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of wood framing for both walls and roof systems by:
    1. identifying and naming materials used for construction from an examination of a set of plans.
    2. identifying at least six methods of connections used as "tie downs."
    3. constructing a platform wood-framed corner within three hours, given all necessary materials.
    4. recognizing with 100% accuracy the difference between rafters and truss construction in the buildings designated by the instructor.
  2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of various methods of concrete, concrete block and steel construction by:
    1. interpreting the regulations of the hurricane code and, if given a typical block wall section, determining with 100% accuracy the presence or absence of these regulations.
    2. identifying five of six different methods of fire protection for steel when given the standard building code.
    3. mixing concrete that tests out at 2500 PSI or stronger, given the proper aggregates.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the energy code used in construction, including energy efficiency standards and environmentally friendly materials to promote "Green Buildings" by:
    1. preparing a residential energy code of less than the required 100 points when given a typical wall section.
    2. specifying acceptable "trade offs" if the energy code is above 100 points by utilizing the same wall section as above.
    3. listing and discussing methods of increasing energy efficiency.
    4. discussing the advantages and of using environmentally friendly materials to promote "Green Buildings."
  4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the various steps in attaining a building permit by:
    1. explaining the process of obtaining a building permit from a set of drawings.
    2. developing the steps necessary for a building permit.
    3. comparing the drawings for any modifications related to the steps.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 11/21/85 Effective Session 19852 Reviewed C & I 6/19/90 DBT 10/18/94(was 1461C) Effective Session 19951 3 Yr Review 1999-2000 C&I Approval: 06/26/2007, BOT Approval: 08/21/2007, Effective Term: Fall 2007 (385).
C&I Approval: 09/05/2019, BOT Approval: 09/24/2019, Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

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  5. Construction Technology (BCNST-BAS) (670) (Active)
  6. Construction Technology (BCNST-TR) (670) (Active)
  7. Sustainability Management (SUSMGT-BAS) (640) (Active)
  8. Sustainability Management (SUSMGT-TR) (670) (Active)
  9. Sustainable Construction Technology (BCNST-CT) (550) (Active)