Architectural Materials and Design

All necessary reference material required to prepare for this course such as recommended reference books and other study material will be available in your student's area. To complete the program you will be required to pass an online exam for all following topics covered in this course.

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:

An overview of the building delivery process

Governmental constraints on construction

Loads on buildings

Load resistance and ndash;the structural properties of materials

Thermal properties of materials

In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:

Air leakage and water vapor control

Fire-related properties

Acoustical properties of materials

Principles of joints and sealants -expansion and contraction control-

Principles of sustainable construction

Materials for wood construction and ndash;i -lumber-

In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:

Materials for wood construction and ndash;ii -manufactured wood products, fasteners and connectors-

Wood light frame construction and ndash;i

Wood light frame construction and ndash;ii

Structural insulated panel system

The material steel and structural steel construction

Light-gauge steel construction

In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:

Lime, portland cement and concrete

Concrete construction and ndash;i -formwork reinforcement and slabs-on-ground-

Concrete construction and ndash;ii -site-cast and precast concrete framing systems-

Soils; foundation and basement construction

Masonry materials and ndash;i - mortar and brick-

Masonry materials and ndash;ii - concrete masonry units, natural stone and glass masonry units-

In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Masonry and concrete bearing wall construction

Rainwater infiltration control in exterior walls

Exterior wall cladding and ndash;i -masonry, precast concrete, gfrc and prefabricated masonry-

Exterior wall cladding and ndash;ii -stucco, eifs, natural stone and insulated metal panels-

Transparent materials - glass and light-transmitting plastics-

Windows and doors

Glass-aluminum wall systems

Roofing and ndash;i - low-slope roofs-

Roofing and ndash;ii -steep roofs-

Stairs

Floors coverings

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