Detail předmětu

Building Structures 2

FAST-BHA055-AAk. rok: 2026/2027

The course focuses on the issues of foundation engineering in building construction, design of waterproofing for substructures, timber structures, and roof structures. Students will learn about engineering geological and hydrogeological survey methods, types of shallow and deep foundations, and protection of buildings against moisture, groundwater, and radon. The course also covers types of wooden structures, materials for wooden structures, the design of flat roofs and roof trusses, including drainage solutions, roof ventilation, and the design of chimneys and ventilation systems. The aim is to prepare students to design and assess foundation and roof structures with regard to functionality, safety, and technical standards. As part of the topics covered, students are continuously familiarized with the logical composition of the substructure and roof cladding.

Jazyk výuky

angličtina

Počet kreditů

4

Garant předmětu

prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.

Zajišťuje ústav

Ústav pozemního stavitelství (PST)

Nabízen zahraničním studentům

Všech fakult

Pravidla hodnocení a ukončení předmětu

Written verification of results combining theoretical and practical knowledge (drawing of building structures, design of building elements). 

Učební cíle

Professional knowledge
  • Knows the procedures of engineering geological and hydrogeological surveys and their importance for the foundation of buildings.
  • Has knowledge of types of foundation soils, earthworks, and methods of ensuring the stability of excavations.
  • Understands the principles of designing shallow and deep foundations, including the specifics of foundation work in complicated conditions (property boundaries, vacant lots).
  • Has a command of the principles of designing waterproofing systems for underground structures and protecting buildings against radon penetration.
  • Knows the basic types of wooden structures, the materials used, and their properties.
  • Has an overview of the structural principles of building roofing, the design of single-layer and double-layer flat roofs, including methods of drainage and ventilation of roof structures.
  • Understands the construction of roof trusses, truss systems, and the design of chimneys and ventilation/air vents.
Professional skills
  • Can analyse geological conditions for building foundations and propose appropriate foundation methods.
  • Ability to design shallow and deep foundations, including structural modifications.
  • Can design and specify waterproofing measures for substructures with regard to the type of hazard (water, radon).
  • Can select the appropriate type of timber construction and design its main structural components.
  • Can design the composition of flat and pitched roofs with regard to drainage, insulation, and ventilation.
  • Ability to design roof trusses, truss systems, and solutions for vents and chimneys in buildings.
Qualifications
  • Graduates are able to independently design and assess foundation and roof structures in accordance with standards and technical requirements.
  • They can evaluate site conditions and select appropriate foundation technology and protective measures for the structure.
  • They are prepared to collaborate with other experts in the design of structures.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop technical designs, and communicate them to both professional and lay audiences.
  • They are prepared to continue their education in the field of modern foundation, insulation, and roof and timber construction technologies.

Základní literatura

Act No. 283/2021 Coll. Building Act, as amended and effective; Decree No. 131/2024 Coll. Decree on Construction Documentation, as amended and effective; Decree No. 146/2024 Coll. Decree on Construction Requirements, as amended and effective; ČSN and EN standards, as amended and effective (EN)

Doporučená literatura

ALLEN, E.; IANO, J. Fundamentals of Building Construction – Materials and Methods. 7th. John Wiley, 2019. ISBN 1119446198 (EN)
BLANC, S.; BLANC, A. Stairs, 2nd. Architectural Press, 2001, ISBN 978-0750648462 (EN)
DOMINICK, P. Elementary Structural Analysis and Design of Buildings: A Guide for Practicing Engineers and Students. 1st. Auerbach Pubn, 2019. ISBN 9780367028046 (EN)
HICKS, T. Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations. 3rd. McGraw Hill, 2016. ISBN 1259586855 (EN)
CHUDLEY, R.; GREENO, R.; KOVAC, K. Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook. 12th. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. ISBN 978036713543 (EN)
MARSHALL, Duncan; WORTHING, Derek; HEATH, Roger; DANN, Nigel. The Construction of Houses. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2013. ISBN 978-0080971001 (EN)
OCHSHORN, J. (2010). Structural elements for architects and builders: Design of columns, beams, and tension elements in wood, steel, and reinforced concrete. Waveland Press. (EN)
REESE, Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations, John Wiley and Sons, USA, 2006. (EN)
REID, E. Understanding Buildings. A Multidisciplinary Approach, 1st. 2016, ISBN 978-1-138-83691-4 (EN)
SALVADORI, M., & HELLER, R. (1986). Structure in architecture: The building of buildings (3rd ed.). Prentice-Hall. (EN)
SCHODEK, D. L., BECHTHOLD, M., GRIGGS, K., KAO, K., & STEINBERG, M. (2013). Structures (7th ed.). Pearson Education. (EN)
TRIPENY, P.; AMBROSE, J., Building Structures, 3rd. Wiley, 2011, ISBN 978-0470542606 (EN)

Zařazení předmětu ve studijních plánech

  • Program BPA-SIS bakalářský 2 ročník, zimní semestr, povinný

  • Program BPC-SIS bakalářský

    specializace S , 2 ročník, zimní semestr, povinný

Typ (způsob) výuky

 

Přednáška

26 hod., nepovinná

Vyučující / Lektor

prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.

Osnova

  1. Engineering geological and hydrogeological survey. Foundation soil. Earthworks and excavation works. Ensuring the stability of excavations.
  2. Flat foundations – Types of flat foundations. Specific types of foundations. Foundations for non-load-bearing walls. Structural modifications in flat foundations (penetrations, changes in height). Foundations at property boundaries and in vacant lots.
  3. Deep foundations – Types of deep foundations. Underground walls.
  4. Substructure. Waterproofing of substructures – design of waterproofing systems.
  5. Waterproofing of substructures – specific requirements.
  6. Protection of buildings against radon penetration.
  7. Wooden structures – basic classification. Types of wooden structures. Materials for wooden structures (KVH, BSF, CLT).
  8. Roofing of buildings – classification of roofs, main structural components, methods of drainage. Material options for individual layers, structural types of single-layer roofs.
  9. Single-layer flat roofs – design principles, specific drainage features, roof cladding layers.
  10. Double-layer flat roofs – design principles, specific drainage features, roof cladding layers, roof ventilation design.
  11. Roof structures. Modern rafter systems. Roof cladding structures above habitable attics.
  12. Truss roof systems.
  13. Chimneys and ventilation/air vents.

Cvičení

26 hod., povinná

Vyučující / Lektor

prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.

Osnova

  1. Introduction to exercises. Design of the ground floor plan for an individual assignment using modular coordination, design of a monolithic slab and wooden staircase.
  2. Horizontal load-bearing structures – design of the ceiling above the ground floor for an individual assignment. Details of the ceiling mounting on vertical load-bearing structures (internal and external).
  3. Flat foundations – Design of a foundation strip under internal and external vertical load-bearing structures according to design principles for individual assignments.
  4. Flat foundations – Design of the foundation footing of a skeleton structure.
  5. Flat foundations – Foundation drawing – Foundation strips / foundation footings.
  6. Excavations – Excavation drawing.
  7. Substructure and waterproofing of the substructure of a building with and without a basement. Design of waterproofing systems. Protection of the building against radon penetration.
  8. Individual assignment as a wooden structure.
  9. Drainage of flat roofs. Flat single-layer roof for individual assignment.
  10. Flat double-skin roof for individual assignment.
  11. Roof structure for individual assignment (insulation between rafters and above rafters).
  12. Truss roof system for individual assignment.
  13. Completion, credit.

Individuální příprava na ukončení

26 hod., nepovinná

Vyučující / Lektor

prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.

Samostudium

26 hod., nepovinná

Vyučující / Lektor

prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.