Fișa disciplinei:

FI-I ST-33 Materiale de constructii.pdf

Department:

Technical Sciences

Course Leader:

asist.dr.arh. Alexandra Vișan

Learning outcomes:

Acquiring the correct technical vocabulary, in-depth knowledge of the main materials and products which are used in interior design.
Knowledge of the main properties and behavior of the materials and products during use and maintenance, toxicity, while observing the valid standards and regulations

Content:

Introduction, technical vocabulary. Mechanical stresses and effects with direct application in interior design. Romanian codes and regulations in the field.
Wood – overview, internal structure, characteristics, drying and protection methods.
Ornamentation – enhancement of materials and products used in construction, architecture and interior design.
Metals – classification, properties, methods of forming, corrosion and protection methods. Materials and products used in construction, architecture and interior design.
Natural stone – classification according to geological origin and characteristics. Extraction, processing and usage of the natural stone in constructions, architecture and interior designing.
Mineral binding materials and composite materials. Composite materials: of high density – mortars, concrete, and artificial stones based on mineral bindings; of low density – materials and products used in thermal and acoustic insulations.
Ceramic materials and products – classification of clays, processing methods, properties, enhancement (adornment) and usage of ceramic materials and products in works of architecture, construction and interior design.
Glass materials and products – composition, properties and manufacturing methods, and usage areas in architecture and interior design.
Plastic materials (polymers) – general presentations, characteristics, forming and decoration methods. The main polymers used in interior architecture. Materials, products and areas of use.
Textile materials – general ideas, fibre types and fabrics used in the field of interior design.
Miscellaneous: wet finishes – paints; dry finishes – wall panelling; floorings, suspended ceilings, furniture, flexible floors; polishing plaster coat, glues, adhesives and airtight materials, etc.

Teaching Method:

Lectures illustrated by slideshows.
Introducing materials and products samples.
Discussion on type, characteristics, behaviour in use, toxicity, maintenance.

Assessment:

Continuous summative assessment:
40% of the final grade – evaluation of the activity along the way (multiple-choice tests)

Final summative assessment:
60% of the final grade – written exam and practical test (recognition of some materials/products studied during the course)

Final grade = 60% of the exam grade + 40% of the grade obtained in the seminar activity

Bibliography:

BRATU C, Introducere la cursul de materiale pentru construcții și finisaje, București: UAUIM, 1996;
GODSEY, L., Interior Design Materials and Specifications. 4th ed. New York: Fairchild Books, 2023;
HARDT D, Materiale pentru construcții și finisaje, București: UAUIM, 1996;
HARDT D, BRATU C, Glosar de arhitectură, construcții și finisaj, București: UAUIM, 1981;
HEGGER, M. et al., Basics: Design and Materials. Basel: Birkhäuser, 2007;
REICHEL, A. & SCHÜLZ, K. (eds.), Furnishing Zoning. Basel: Birkhäuser, 2014.

Notes:

Passing Requirements: A minimum grade of 5.00 on the written exam and a final average of at least 5.00 (no rounding applied).
Resources: All materials (lectures, books, documentation) are available in the shared pCloud folder.