Students will get fundamental information of the materials utilized in the fields of architecture and construction.

Module’s outline:

L1: Introduction

L2: General properties of building materials

L3: Concrete

L4: Masonry

L5: Metals

L6: Wood

L7: Glass

L8: Other materials 1

L9: Other materials 2

Module's outcomes:

Gain knowledge about various building materials and their properties and applications

Be able to recognize complex relationships among building material characteristics, properties, and structural behavior

Become familiar with function-specific applications of building materials (selection criteria)

Acquire foundational knowledge for subjects on architectural details, building construction, and structural design.

Lecturer: Dr. Le Thi Thu Huong