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Dec 26, 2024
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BLC 121 - Construction Materials and Methods
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This is a comprehensive analysis of building materials, products, processes, and systems used in various types of building construction. Students will investigate material usage, building systems and methods of construction. Additionally, students will evaluate techniques covering material performance, selection and building construction installation procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Interpret performance requirements used for evaluation and selection of products, materials, or systems for a construction project.
- Differentiate between the best practices and challenges related to material installation.
- Investigate and evaluate design concepts, structural concepts, materials, methods of construction and equipment available in construction.
- Appraise the interdependent aspects of the overall building design process and the application of current and new technology to materials and construction methods.
- Discuss the selection and installation of green materials in new and renovated buildings.
Listed Topics
- Materials
- Properties, Performance, Limitations
- Design Concepts
- Structural Concepts
- Methods of Construction
- Equipment
- New Materials
Reference Materials
Industry Publications
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/11/2009
Last Reviewed: 5/11/2023
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