POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

COURSE TITLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 3: Wood, Steel and Concrete Two (2) Storey Residential
COURSE CODE ARCH 30223
CREDIT UNITS 3 Credit Units (5 hours)
COURSE PREREQUISITE ARCH 30183 – Building Technology 2, ARCH 30123 – Building Utilites 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION The course encompasses construction methods and techniques and the production of working drawings of a medium rise building of reinforced concrete masonry

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Outcomes

1. Creative and Critical Thinking 1. Perform standard competencies in accordance with the scope of the global
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational thinking abilities to life and local practice of Architecture At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
situations in order push boundaries, realize possibilities, and deepen their
interdisciplinary and general understanding of the world. 2. Show traits of professionalism, sense of responsibility, equality and
2. Effective Communication patriotism.
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in communication (reading, Familiarize oneself wiht essential concepts and principles of steel and
writing, listening, and speaking) and are able to use these skills in solving reinforced concrete systems relative to designing, constructing and erecting a
3. Receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge through scientific research.
problems. Making decisions, and articulating thoughts when engaging with medium rise building through the production of working drawings
people in various circumstances.
4. Direct and focus the thrust of Architecture education to the needs and
3. Strong Service Orientation Understand methodologist and techniques in construction and connections of
demands of society and its integration into the social, economic, cultural and
Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient, well-rounded and steel and reinforced concrete systems as used in erecting a medium rise
responsible professional deeply committed to service excellence. environmental aspects of nation building. building
4. Community Engagement
Graduates take an active role in the promotion and fulfillment of various 5. . To keep abreast with the developments in the field of architecture practice. Apply appropriate building technology systems vis-a-vis building, form, legal
advocacies (educational, social and environmental) for the advancement of 6. The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both aspects, local zoning and ordinances, context and economy
community welfare. English and Filipino.
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology 7. The ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of the systems and processes used
Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital learning abilities, including multi-cultural teams. to construct built environment and understanding its terminology
technical and numerical skills. 8. Recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibilities.
6. Passion to Lifelong Learning
Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the society by taking 9. The ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge such as
responsibility in their quest to know more about the world through lifelong pioneering concepts beyond the regular physical and location boundaries
learning. and contexts.
7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills
Graduates are developed to become the best professionals in their respective 10. . The ability to participate in various types of employment, development
disciplines by manifesting the appropriate skills and leaderships qualities. activities, and the public discourses particularly in response to the needs of
8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics the community.
Graduates show desirable attitudes and behavior either in their personal and
professional circumstances. 11. The competencies to support national, regional and local development
9. Sense of National and Global Responsiveness plans. (RA 7722)
Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the need to live in a global
village where one’s culture and other people culture are respected.
Course Plan

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

- Orientation
- Establish decorum, respect and ethics inside - Establishing
learnng environment throughout the entire term Expectations, Goals,
Introduction: - Student Participation
- Dissect each and every elements that will be Rules, Regulations - Course Syllabus
Week 1 Steel and Reinforced Concrete Systems of - Student Expectation
discussed throughout the entire term and Proper Decorum - Student Handbook
Construction - Diagnostic Exam Result
- Recall and Relate previous building technology - Diagnostic Test on
learning pre-requistie subject

- Lecture Discussion - Construction Drawings - Group Participation

- Individual Drawng: and Details (Kilmer. TH - Foundation Plan
Plate No. 1 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP Detailing Result
- Identify and understand the application of Main Library, Building
shallow foundation on the context of the site Construction Illustrated
Week 2
- Demonstrate and interpret the application and (Ching, et.al. TH146.C52
Module 1:
use of the Shallow Foundation on plan 2014) e-Book
Foundation System for Steel and Concrete
- Activity Sheet Set No. 1:
Construction
Two (2) Storey
A. Shallow Foundation
Residential House Plan
B. Deep Foundation
- Identify and understand the application of deep - Lecture Video, - Big, Bigger, Biggest: - Student Participation
foundation systems on the context of the site Discussion and Quiz Skyscraper-Burj Khalifa - Examination Results
- Demonstrate and interpret the application and (Video File)
Week 3
use of the Deep Foundation on plan
- Understand the difference between use of deep
to shallow foundation
- Identify and understand the different types of - Lecture Video - Johnson Wax - Student Participation
reinforced concrete column, its parts and - Individual Drawing Administration Building - Floor Framing Plan
significance in the climatological context, Plate No. 2 by Frank Lloyd Wright
Week 4 economy and durability. (Video File)
- Demonstrate and interpret the uses of reinforced - Activity Sheet Set No.1
Module 2: Vertical Support System concrete columns in building Two Storey Residential
A. Reinforced Concrete Columns House Plan
B. Steel Columns - Identify and understand different forms and - Lecture Discussion, - Building Structures - Participation
types of metals used in vertical support systems, Quiz Illustrated (Ching. TA - Deep Foundation and
its implication in the overall design of the - Individual Drawing 658C49 2009) e-Book Footing Plans, Column
Week 5
building Plate No. 3 - Activity Sheet Set No. 2: Setting Plan using Steel
- Demonstrate and interpret the uses of steel Three (3) Storey Columns
columns to building Dormitory Plan
- Lecture Discussion - Construction Drawings Student Participation
and Details (Kilmer. TH
Module 3: Horizontal Spanning System 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP
- Identify and understand the Strengths and Main Library
Week 6 A. Reinforced Concrete Beam
Limitations of using reinforced concrete beams - Building Structures
B. Steel Beam
Illustrated (Ching. TA
658C49 2009) e-Book
 - Identify and understand the Strengths and - Lecture Discussion Student Participation
Advantages of using Steel Beams - Individual Drawing
Week 7
- Demonstrate and interpret the use of reinforced Plate No. 4
concrete beam and steem beam to building
Lecture Discussion Construction Drawings and Details Student Participation
- Identify and differentiate the advantages and (Kilmer. TH 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP
Week 8 disadvantages of using conventional reinforced Main Library, Building
Module 4: Floor System
concrete slabs vis-a-vis metal decking system Construction Illustrated (Ching,
A. Reinforced Concrete Slabs
- Demonstrate and interpret the use of reinforced et.al. TH146.C52 2014) e-Book
B. Steel Decking System
concrete slab and steel decking system to Individual Drawing Plate No.5 Activity Sheet Set No. 2 Three Metal Decking Section Details
Week 9 building Storey Dormitory Plan

- Assess Individual Learning of the previous Examination Assessment All References Used in the weeks Examination Results (Item
modules and activities done covered Analysis)
Week 10 Midterm Examamination
- Self- Evaluate extent of learning from the 1st
grading period
Lecture Discussion Construction Drawings and Details - Student Participation
(Kilmer. TH 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP - Wall Details and
Week 11 Main Library, Building Specifications
- Understand the use of masonry walls from steel Construction Illustrated (Ching,
Module 5: Wall Systems
framed walls in a building et.al. TH146.C52 2014) e-Book
A. Masonry Walls
- Identify the methods in construction using the - Lecture Video, - Sketches of Frank Gehry
B. Steel Framed Wall
Masonry Walls and Steel Framed Wall Discussion (Video File)
Week 12 - Individual Drawing - Activity Sheet No. 3
Plate No. 6 Eight Storey
Condominium
Site Visit Site Visit within the campus Student Participation
Week 13 construction site

Lecture Discussion Construction Drawings and Details Student Participation

- Apply appropriate fenestration system on
Module 6: Fenestration system (Kilmer. TH 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP
reinforced concrete and steel construction Main Library, Building
A. Windows
systems, most especially on the methods of Construction Illustrated (Ching,
B. Doors and Other Accesses
Week 14 connection to such systems et.al. TH146.C52 2014) e-Book
Individual Drawing Plate No.7 Activity Sheet Set No. 3 Eight - Schedule of Doors and
Storey Condominium Windows
- Details of Connection
- Identify and understand the advantages and Lecture Video Sydney Opera House (iFlix free Student Participation
Week 15 disadvantages of specifying concrete shell or media)
steel truss system
Module 7: Truss and Roofing System
Lecture Discussion Construction Drawings and Details Student Participation
A. Concrete Shell and Decks
(Kilmer. TH 2031 K55 2016 c.1) PUP
B. Steel Truss System
Week 16 Main Library, Building
Construction Illustrated (Ching,
et.al. TH146.C52 2014) e-Book
All References Used in the weeks Examination Results (Item
Week 17 Final Exams (Covering All Modules) - Modules and Activities Done Examination Assessment
covered Analysis)

Suggested Readings and References

Building Construction Illustrated by Ching, Frank. Edition: 4th Material type: Book Book; Format: Print ; Literary form: Not fiction Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning : c2008

Water-Resistant, Design and Construction : An illustrated guide to preventing water intrusion, and mold by Walker, William L. Material type: Book Book; Format: Print ; Literary form: Not fiction Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill
Company Incorporated, [2008] Copyright date: ©2008

Building Materials and Construction by Soni, Saurabh Kumar. Edition: First edition. Material type: Book Book Publisher: New Delhi : S.K. Kataria & Sons, 2016

Building Construction: Principles and Practices. by Walton, Denis. Material type: Book Book: Format: Print; Literary form: Not fiction Publisher: c1995

Building Design and Construction Handbook. by Meritt, Frederick. Edition: 6th Material type: Book Book; Format: Print ; Literary form: Not fiction Publisher: McGraw-Hill : c200

Architectural Materials for Construction by Rosenand, Harold J. New York: McGraw-Hill 1996

Building Construction Materials by Marotta, Theodore W. New Jersey: Prentice Hall 2002

Building Cost: Materials and Types of Construction by Huntington, Whiting and Clark. New York: john Wiley 2004

Materials of Contstruction by Smith, Ronald C. Tokyo: McGraw-Hill, 1973

Course Grading System

Inputs per Grading Period Grade Computation
Lecture Subjects

1. WT Written Test 1st grading period

2. AS Assignment/Exposure Paper/s (WT+AS+R+GR)/n = CSG
3. R Research (CSG x 60%)+(ME x 40%) = 1st grading
4. GR Graded Recitation
5. CSG Class Standing Grade 2nd grading period
6. n Total no. of class requirements (WT+AS+R+GR)/n = CSG
7. ME Midterm Examination (CSG x 60%)+(DE x 20%)+ (FE x 20%) =
8. FE Final Examination 2ndst grading
9. DE Departmental Examination
10. FR Final Rating Final Rating (FR)
FR= 1st grading + 2nd grading
2
Percentages Equivalent Percentages Equivalent
1.0 97-100 Excellent 3.00 75 Passing
1.25 94-96 Excellent 4.00 65-74 Conditional
1.50 91-93 Very Good 5.00 Failure
1.75 88-90 Very Good INC Incomplete
2.00 85-87 Good W Withdrawn
2.25 82-84 Good
2.50 79-81 Satisfactory
2.75 76-78 Satisfactory
Classroom Policy

1. CLASS PARTICIPATION
A mid-term grade will be entered in SIS grading system one week after the mid-term examination. Active class participation is expected. Active class participation is defined as – completion of assignments, reports, oral presentation
of work, and attending the class regularly provides the students opportunity to effectively succeed in the course. Students are expected to come to class on time and turn in acceptable work on or before due dates. The students will
be given WITHDRAWN from the class before the mid-term if EITHER of the following is evident.
a. The student has 20% (7 class schedules) or more unexcused absences by the mid-point in the semester, OR
b. The student has received fewer than 50% of the grade required by the mid-point.
If either of the two condition is evident, it is the responsibility of the student to meet with the profession outside the class hours to discuss the possibility of remaining enrolled in the course.

2. ATTENDANCE and TARDINESS POLICY

All students are required to attend all classes.
Attendance is compulsory for the entire semester. Students are expected to be on time and stay for the whole duration of the period. Students that leave early will not be counted present for the period. Attendance will be taken at the
start of the class and/or before the end of the period. Students are considered late/tardy if they come 16minutes after the s tart of the class. Every two (2) tardiness will be counted as one unexcused absence. Legitimate absences are
sometimes inevitable; if there are compelling reason why you were not in class it will not be counted as unexcused absences. Students are responsible for getting lecture notes, assignments and other instructions from a classmate for
any class they missed.

3. CELL PHONE and PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES

Turn off all listening devices during the lecture. Put your phone on a mute mode. No use of cellphone or personal listening devices in the classroom. If you have to use your cellphone step out of the classroom when lecture is done.
If you forgot to turn your phone off and there is a message give it to your classmate on your right so he can read it aloud if it rings answer it and switch to speaker so everyone can hear what put the class on a hold mode.

4. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
All readings and assignments will be distributed during the class. Due dates should be strictly followed. Late submissions will not be accepted.

5. CLASS PROCEDURES
There will also be three (3) examinations: Mid-term, Departmental Exam and Finals. All Hands-on-Examinations/Exercises will be announced.

6. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Students with special physical needs and requesting classroom accommodation must register with the Dean and/or Department Chairperson. The Dean will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this document
to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. All attempts to provide an equal learning environment for all will be made.

7. CLASS STRUCTURE
The format of the class is lecture. During the lecture students are encouraged to participate. No talking between the students while lecture is ongoing. If there are questions, raise your hand and the question will be address. All chairs
and tables should be return to its proper position after the class.

Consultation Time
 Prepared by: Enhanced by: Reviewed by:

Ar. SHERWIN N. NIEVA, MCM Ar. SHERWIN N. NIEVA, MCM Ar. EMILIE T. GARCIA, MsCM
Faculty Member -CAFA Main Campus Faculty Member – CAFA Main Campus Chairperson – Department of Architecture
Date: Date: Date:

Recommending Approval:

Dr. JOCELYN A. RIVERA-LUTAP, MSArch, DPA

Dean - CAFA
Date:

Approved by:

Dr. EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date:

REVISED APRIL 2020