Modern Academy Academic Year 2020-2021

for Engineering and Technology in Maadi Semester Fall

Architecture Eng. & build. Tech. Dpt.

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Subject: (Arch 533) Modern Building Systems & Materials

A. Complete the following:

1) The idea of the building as a system springs from modern systems theory and
the application of building science principles to building …………… and
……………….

Answer: The idea of the building as a system springs from modern systems theory
and the application of building science principles to building behavior and
performance

2) Physical mechanisms driving the behavior of the building as a system consists

of: ………………………; ………………….; ……………….
and…………………….

Answer: Heat Flow; Air Flow; Moisture Flow and Solar Radiation

3) The………………………. is an example of a load-bearing wall structure with

flying buttresses

4) The structural performance of a building may be judged in terms of its

resistance to ………., ………, ………., ……….., hydrostatic, and seismic loads as
prescribed by applicable codes.

5)

6) A …………………. is a wall that is an active structural element of a building,

that is, it bears the weight of the elements above said wall, resting upon it by
conducting its weight to a foundation structure.

7) The structural elements involved in a framed structural element are

…………………….; …………………..; …………………….. and ………………

8) The basic components of a reinforced concrete building

are……………………, ………………………, ………………………,
………………………

9) Types of Structures and Structural Components are ………………… and

……………….

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10) There are three broad categories of loads on building

structures………………., ………………………and ………………………

11) A …………………. is a network of beams and columns joined up to form

the skeleton framework of the building

12) Classification of Flat Slab System……………………,

……………………….., ……………….. and …………………….

13) The …………………. construction industry in Canada declined after a

number of collapses in the United States in the 1980’s generally attributed to unsafe
construction methods.

14) In Japan a modified system uses …………………….. construction, which

provides better working conditions, especially during the monsoon season.

15) The roof push-up construction method is a construction method whereby the
roof floor is erected ……………, then the building is constructed by pushing up the
roof floor successively by one floor with hydraulic oil …………...

16) ………………… construction, this term leads most of us to think about

complete structures being built in a factory and then transported to the site and set
on a foundation.

17) Prefabricated building materials are used for buildings are: ………………….,
……………………….,. …………………..

18) The Prefabrication methods are Panel, Frame and Box

19) Based on their form, shell structures are broadly classified as………………
and …………………….

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Subject: (Arch 533) Modern Building Systems & Materials

B. Choose the correct answer

1. The level of service provided by a building material, component, or system,

in relation to an intended, or expected, threshold or quality may be defined as:

(performance, building Science, Skeleton system, Prefabricated methods)

2. A ……………. is a network of beams and columns joined up to form the

skeleton framework of the building

(Frame structure, Cable structure, Shell structure, Tent structure)

3. The term ………………… means a reinforces concrete slab with or without

drop, supported generally without beams, by column with or without flared column
heads.

(Hollow Blocks Slab, Flat Slab , Waffle Slab, Solid Slab)

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Architecture Eng. & build. Tech. Dpt.

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Subject: (Arch 533) Modern Building Systems & Materials

C. Define the following

1- Building Science

Answer : a term now widely used, for want of a better one, to describe the growing
body of knowledge about the relevant physical science and its application.

2- Building Performance

Answer: the level of service provided by a building material, component, or system,

in relation to an intended, or expected, threshold or quality.

3- Building System Integration

Answer: Building system integration involves the building structure,

its enclosure (envelope), the interior elements, and the building
services (i.e., mechanical, electrical, etc.).

4- Construction System

5- Types of Structures and Structural Components classified by function and

makeup

6- Types of Loads

7- The connectivity between structure elements and components (Connections)

8- Load bearing system with sketches

9- Skeleton Building Type

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10- Flat Slab types with sketches.

11- Tunnel form Cycle (Slab cycle of the Tunnel formwork)

12- Prefabricated Architecture/Construction

13- Box unit systems

14- Capsule Units

15- Actual movable architecture components

D. Compare between the following:

1. Traditional, Mechanization and Prefabricated construction methods in terms of

pros and cons aspects.

2. Compare between different type of Prefabricated buildings in terms of :

 Main Idea for each type / Description/ Definition

 Prefabricated components sizes

 Classification of structural elements (load bearing & non-load bearing)

 Advantages & Disadvantages of Prefabrication

3. Compare between Two different buildings concept in motion in details with

sketches

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E. Discuss / Explain/ State / Analysis ( with Sketches)

1- Discuss the Mechanization systems (Lift slab , Tilt up , Push up and Tunnel
Form System)

 The concept of implementation technique and steps (with sketches).

 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for such system.

2- Explain the main reasons to choose precast construction method over

traditional in site method.

3- Discuss the special characteristics which are considered while choosing the
materials for prefabrication.

4- State the main components are frequently used in prefabricated building.

5- Discuss the different Classifications of box unit systems.

6- Explain the Classification of Structural Aspects of Prefabricated

Architecture.

7- Discuss Joints in Prefabricated Buildings.

8- Discuss the Prefabrication different types (with sketches).

 Main Idea for each type / Description

 Prefabricated components sizes

 Classification of structural elements (load bearing & non-load bearing)

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9- Explain Different types of Domes

10- Analysis on case study of dynamic building

11- Explain the methodology for guiding the dynamism in design to reach to an
interactive dynamic building

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