Lecturer: Marco Morandotti  

Course name: Construction organization and construction technology
Course code: 502493
Degree course: Ingegneria Edile-Architettura
Disciplinary field of science: ICAR/11
University credits: CFU 9
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

The course aims to give students theoretical and basis concerning building technologies, from building design to construction site, to maintenance process. The course deals with state of the art assessment concerning design and production procedures of building technologies, taking into account local context of use.

Course programme

The course gives students theoretical and operating bases concerning building technology design e process, particularly focusing on construction and maintenance process, also by means of seminars concerning building technologies and construction site management. Quality management approach to design, construction and maintenance, also related to the control process is stressed. Performance and functional assessment is deepened both at the design and construction level. The course takes into account both traditional and innovative materials. Concrete structures are deepened as regards mix design techniques. Concrete elements damages and pathologies are also focused on. The course addresses also a focus on traditional materials, like bricks and wood. These materials will be analyzed both in traditional and innovative configurations. Innovative materials and techniques, such as S/R technologies are deepened. Special attention is devoted to durability of materials and systems, in related to maintenance strategies. Some economic indicators are also stressed, relating to global building construction and management costs.

Course entry requirements

Basic knowledge on building process and traditional materials and techniques is required.

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 40
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 30
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 40

Suggested reading materials

Detailed reading lists will be discussed during the course.

Testing and exams

Final exam consists on a discussion concerning both the building project developed during the course and theoretical issues focused.