Syllabus

CM 313 Construction Methods and Materials I update 9-30-09

Lecture T TH 9:30-10:50 am KNE 134 Section A, SLN 12006

Lab Section AA, SLN 12007, M 8:00 - 9:50 am Sandpoint
Section AB, SLN 12008, M 8:00 - 9:50 am Sandpoint
Section AC, SLN 12009, M 10:30 - 12:20 am Sandpoint
Section AD, SLN 12010, M 10:30 - 12:20 am Sandpoint

Instructor Fall 2009: Barry L. Aaronson, AIA
Architecture Hall 120H (206) 543-6377
barrya2@u.washington.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00 pm.
Location for office hours:
10/1-11/17 Materials Library in Gould Hall basement room 002
11/24 -12/1 Architecture Hall 130H or by appointment

CM313 GSA, Lab AA-AC, Hoda Homayouni
hoda@u.washington.edu
Office Hours: Thursdays, 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
Location: 10/1-11/17 Materials Library 11/24 - 12/1 Architecture Hall 120

CM313 GSA, Lab AB-AD, J.J. Powell
jjpowell@u.washington.edu
Office Hours: Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: 10/1- 11/17 Materials Library 11/24 - 12/1 Architecture Hall 120

CM313 Lab Instructor, Peter Avratin
pca2@u.washington.edu
Office hours: Immediately following lab sections.
Location: Sandpoint

Course Description

Introduction to building materials and methods of construction, with emphasis on manufacturing, fabrication and installation and life cycle costs for residential and commercial applications. This course progresses through the development of buildings under construction: It begins with soils and foundations; then continue with structural elements in concrete, steel, wood and masonry; then exterior cladding and roofing systems, finishing with interior finish components. Throughout the course issues of installation and coordination will be discussed.

For most construction management students, this course is taken in the fall quarter of junior year - their first quarter as majors in the program. It provides an overview of the building construction process while developing relationships with colleagues across the college. Through discussion papers and group projects students practice collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills.

The prerequisites for this course are the same as for admission into the departments of Architecture and Construction Management.

Major Objectives

As a result of satisfactorily completing this course, you will demonstrate

Proficiency in

The fundamental knowledge of materials and assemblies related to buildings.
Construction sequencing for the construction of foundations, structures, exterior and interior finish systems.

Competency in

The terminology commonly used in the building design and construction industry.
Evaluation and Application of materials and building systems.
Writing and supporting design or construction management decisions.

Understanding of

The appropriate applications of materials and systems
The life cycle costs associated with building materials
Geotechnical, structural, and environmental constraints in building design and construction

Awareness of

The diversity and complexity of construction materials and methods available.
Building codes and guidelines.

Text and Other Resources

Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods, 5th Edition, by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano - Required

Course Website - see references sidebar on main page: http://courses.washington.edu/cm313

Lecture-Exam Supplies: Standard answer sheet (Form No. 1158), available for purchase BY STUDENT at the University Bookstore.

Lab Supplies: Sturdy shoes (boots preferred), long pants, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, safety glasses, optional Digital camera (available in Architecture library).

Class Format

Classroom sessions will include lectures and discussions led by the instructor and guests.

Students are requested NOT TO USE LAPTOP COMPUTERS OR CELLPHONES during lecture. This is a CM Department Policy.

Laboratory exercises will be conducted in the Methods and Materials lab at Sandpoint. Site tours will be conducted, where students will be responsible for transportation to and from the site. There will be an opportunity to establish car pools.

The course follows the progress of a building under construction. In the first section of the class, topics include soils, foundation, concrete, wood and timber frame construction, steel and masonry. Midterm Exam 1 covers the first half of the course. The second half deals with Exterior and Interior finishes. The Final exam will incorporate the entire class from foundations through finishes.

Submittals

Weekly eProblem Set (electronic) can be found on the course website. eProblem Sets are multiple choice and True/False review questions and are filled out with the Catalyst online system, see course website. The Problem Sets are due at 9am the day listed in the schedule (note, Tuesday morning). Late Problem Sets will not be accepted as the solutions are published. Problem Sets can be saved and turned in any time before the due date. You can go back and change your answers any time up to the due date and time. Solutions to the problem sets will be available electronically.

In-class exercises will be assigned throughout the course.

Laboratory

The laboratory activities include field trips to various manufacturing facilities. Day-of-worksheets will be assigned for each field trip. See schedule for on-line Lab Prep assignments

1 Case paper Case Paper: One page paper (plus reference and exhibit pages): review the case and advocate for your selected alternative using the text, external references, site visits and lectures. In this one page state your position, provide evidence to support this position (including source references or exhibits that can be included on attached pages), and bring the argument to conclusion. .

Product Fair Group Project: A group project will be assign for students to work in groups of 3-4. For CM313 students, each group should have at least one ARCH and one CM student. The students are to research a specific material, product or assembly and, if possible, visit the manufacturer or distributor to obtain samples. The group will develop a poster and mock- up of this product and material that will be presented and displayed in Gould Hall during the Product Fair.

Exams

In-class assignments may include and short answer questions or pop-quizzes which will be collected and graded.

Midterms: In class, open book, open notes, calculator, multiple choice questions and true/false. Foundations, Wood Concrete, Steel, and Masonry Construction

Final Exam: Cumulative, In class, open book, open notes, calculator, multiple choice questions and true/false multiple choice andÂ true/false.

Grading

eProblem Sets/ Case Paper 15%
Lab/Field Trip assignments 15%
Lecture -in class assignments 10%
Group Project 20%
Mid-term exam 20%
Final Exam 20%

This curriculum encourages students to develop professional work habits, which include networking, responsibility and timeliness. If a student needs to miss an exam for any reason, the student must submit a formal written request (including the reason for the absence, and a proposal to make up the exam) to the Professor two weeks prior to the exam, and the response will be determined individually. Otherwise students will receive 0 points for missed exams.

Students will be awarded points for each assignment and exam completed. The points will be totaled at the end of the quarter to calculate the grades. The grades will be scored-to-GPA scale. Re-grading is not allowed. However, if an error is found on the final grade sheet, this should be brought to the professor's attention immediately.

Student Integrity and Conduct

To establish an atmosphere where students can learn and have that learning assessed equitably, student conduct that distracts other students and/or interferes with the instructor's ability to teach are forbidden, including such things as: use of cell phones, pagers, or walkmans; use of laptops unless in a lab setting; loud talking or whispering; eating and drinking; other distracting behavior

When students violate the rules that have been established to promote learning, they may be asked to stop their disruptive behavior or leave the class (Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-120-020 (5)).

Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Student Conduct Code

Students are advised not to schedule any appointment during the class meeting hours, and that, unless in emergency cases e.g. hospitalization, excuses for not attending classes or for rescheduling of quizzes and/or exams are not acceptable and would be subject to Department scrutiny Disability Accommodations To request academic accommodations due to disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, (206) 543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services, please present the letter to your instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be made for you.

Fall 2009 Construction Methods and Materials I

Home Course Syllabus Lecture & Lab Schedule Labs and Field Trips eProblem Sets Product Fair! Other Stuff	CM 313 Construction Methods and Materials I update 9-30-09 Lecture T TH 9:30-10:50 am KNE 134 Section A, SLN 12006 Lab Section AA, SLN 12007, M 8:00 - 9:50 am Sandpoint Section AB, SLN 12008, M 8:00 - 9:50 am Sandpoint Section AC, SLN 12009, M 10:30 - 12:20 am Sandpoint Section AD, SLN 12010, M 10:30 - 12:20 am Sandpoint Instructor Fall 2009: Barry L. Aaronson, AIA Architecture Hall 120H (206) 543-6377 barrya2@u.washington.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00 pm. Location for office hours: 10/1-11/17 Materials Library in Gould Hall basement room 002 11/24 -12/1 Architecture Hall 130H or by appointment CM313 GSA, Lab AA-AC, Hoda Homayouni hoda@u.washington.edu Office Hours: Thursdays, 1:30 pm -2:30 pm Location: 10/1-11/17 Materials Library 11/24 - 12/1 Architecture Hall 120 CM313 GSA, Lab AB-AD, J.J. Powell jjpowell@u.washington.edu Office Hours: Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Location: 10/1- 11/17 Materials Library 11/24 - 12/1 Architecture Hall 120 CM313 Lab Instructor, Peter Avratin pca2@u.washington.edu Office hours: Immediately following lab sections. Location: Sandpoint Course Description Introduction to building materials and methods of construction, with emphasis on manufacturing, fabrication and installation and life cycle costs for residential and commercial applications. This course progresses through the development of buildings under construction: It begins with soils and foundations; then continue with structural elements in concrete, steel, wood and masonry; then exterior cladding and roofing systems, finishing with interior finish components. Throughout the course issues of installation and coordination will be discussed. For most construction management students, this course is taken in the fall quarter of junior year - their first quarter as majors in the program. It provides an overview of the building construction process while developing relationships with colleagues across the college. Through discussion papers and group projects students practice collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills. The prerequisites for this course are the same as for admission into the departments of Architecture and Construction Management. Major Objectives As a result of satisfactorily completing this course, you will demonstrate Proficiency in The fundamental knowledge of materials and assemblies related to buildings. Construction sequencing for the construction of foundations, structures, exterior and interior finish systems. Competency in The terminology commonly used in the building design and construction industry. Evaluation and Application of materials and building systems. Writing and supporting design or construction management decisions. Understanding of The appropriate applications of materials and systems The life cycle costs associated with building materials Geotechnical, structural, and environmental constraints in building design and construction Awareness of The diversity and complexity of construction materials and methods available. Building codes and guidelines. Text and Other Resources Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods, 5th Edition, by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano - Required Course Website - see references sidebar on main page: http://courses.washington.edu/cm313 Lecture-Exam Supplies: Standard answer sheet (Form No. 1158), available for purchase BY STUDENT at the University Bookstore. Lab Supplies: Sturdy shoes (boots preferred), long pants, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, safety glasses, optional Digital camera (available in Architecture library). Class Format Classroom sessions will include lectures and discussions led by the instructor and guests. Students are requested NOT TO USE LAPTOP COMPUTERS OR CELLPHONES during lecture. This is a CM Department Policy. Laboratory exercises will be conducted in the Methods and Materials lab at Sandpoint. Site tours will be conducted, where students will be responsible for transportation to and from the site. There will be an opportunity to establish car pools. The course follows the progress of a building under construction. In the first section of the class, topics include soils, foundation, concrete, wood and timber frame construction, steel and masonry. Midterm Exam 1 covers the first half of the course. The second half deals with Exterior and Interior finishes. The Final exam will incorporate the entire class from foundations through finishes. Submittals Weekly eProblem Set (electronic) can be found on the course website. eProblem Sets are multiple choice and True/False review questions and are filled out with the Catalyst online system, see course website. The Problem Sets are due at 9am the day listed in the schedule (note, Tuesday morning). Late Problem Sets will not be accepted as the solutions are published. Problem Sets can be saved and turned in any time before the due date. You can go back and change your answers any time up to the due date and time. Solutions to the problem sets will be available electronically. In-class exercises will be assigned throughout the course. Laboratory The laboratory activities include field trips to various manufacturing facilities. Day-of-worksheets will be assigned for each field trip. See schedule for on-line Lab Prep assignments 1 Case paper Case Paper: One page paper (plus reference and exhibit pages): review the case and advocate for your selected alternative using the text, external references, site visits and lectures. In this one page state your position, provide evidence to support this position (including source references or exhibits that can be included on attached pages), and bring the argument to conclusion. . Product Fair Group Project: A group project will be assign for students to work in groups of 3-4. For CM313 students, each group should have at least one ARCH and one CM student. The students are to research a specific material, product or assembly and, if possible, visit the manufacturer or distributor to obtain samples. The group will develop a poster and mock- up of this product and material that will be presented and displayed in Gould Hall during the Product Fair. Exams In-class assignments may include and short answer questions or pop-quizzes which will be collected and graded. Midterms: In class, open book, open notes, calculator, multiple choice questions and true/false. Foundations, Wood Concrete, Steel, and Masonry Construction Final Exam: Cumulative, In class, open book, open notes, calculator, multiple choice questions and true/false multiple choice andÂ true/false. Grading eProblem Sets/ Case Paper 15% Lab/Field Trip assignments 15% Lecture -in class assignments 10% Group Project 20% Mid-term exam 20% Final Exam 20% This curriculum encourages students to develop professional work habits, which include networking, responsibility and timeliness. If a student needs to miss an exam for any reason, the student must submit a formal written request (including the reason for the absence, and a proposal to make up the exam) to the Professor two weeks prior to the exam, and the response will be determined individually. Otherwise students will receive 0 points for missed exams. Students will be awarded points for each assignment and exam completed. The points will be totaled at the end of the quarter to calculate the grades. The grades will be scored-to-GPA scale. Re-grading is not allowed. However, if an error is found on the final grade sheet, this should be brought to the professor's attention immediately. Student Integrity and Conduct To establish an atmosphere where students can learn and have that learning assessed equitably, student conduct that distracts other students and/or interferes with the instructor's ability to teach are forbidden, including such things as: use of cell phones, pagers, or walkmans; use of laptops unless in a lab setting; loud talking or whispering; eating and drinking; other distracting behavior When students violate the rules that have been established to promote learning, they may be asked to stop their disruptive behavior or leave the class (Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-120-020 (5)). Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Student Conduct Code Students are advised not to schedule any appointment during the class meeting hours, and that, unless in emergency cases e.g. hospitalization, excuses for not attending classes or for rescheduling of quizzes and/or exams are not acceptable and would be subject to Department scrutiny Disability Accommodations To request academic accommodations due to disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, (206) 543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services, please present the letter to your instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be made for you.
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