MIM 380E Exterior Wall Systems (Undergraduate - Elective)

 

WEEK	SUBJECTS
1	Introduction
2	Classification of exterior walls according to various criteria
3	Factors that influence external wall design Forces of nature: wind, water, heat and cold, earthquake Effect of miscellaneous forces: Fire, sound, electrolysis, infestation
4	Structural considerations in exterior wall design Deflection, column locations, cladding support, lintels Cost considerations in exterior wall design Other design considerations as durability, maintenance, system selection.
5	Design principles of exterior walls
6	Window Systems
7	Wall assemblies: Unit masonry walls (brick, concrete masonry, glass block), stone walls
8	Wall assemblies: Cement based systems (Site-cast concrete, pre-cast panel, GFRC panels)
9	Wall assemblies: Metal cladding systems (Siding systems, insulated sandwich panel, sheet metal and composite panel systems) Stud backed walls (Timber and metal backed systems)
10	Application
11	Application
12	Application
13	Application
14	Application

MIM 244E Building Element Design (Undergraduate)
 

Subjects

Floor Systems

External Wall Systems

Window Systems and Doors

Roof Systems

Vertical Circulation Systems

Internal Sub-division Systems