Course code BūvZ3111

Credit points 3

Construction Technology I

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures20

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation23.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

author lect.

Mareks Pavārs

Mg. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

BūvZ2047, Building Materials

Replaced course

BūvZB024 [GBUVB024] Construction Technology I

Course abstract

Study course gives knowledge about planning and technological documentation of construction site processes. Calculation of labor input of construction process. The main principles construction site production processes – arrangement of construction site, logistic processes, production of excavation works, drilling works and pile works. Planning of construction site production.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• knows the basic principles of construction work and the content of technological design of construction work, is able to orientate in the regulatory documents regulating construction production, evaluation of results in the form of a test;
• is able to prepare the simplest calculation of construction works, evaluation of results in the form of a test;
• is able to read the technological documentation of construction works, evaluation of results in the form of a test.

Course Content(Calendar)

1.Specifics of the construction production process. Types of construction works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
2. Basicprinciplesoftechnologicaldesignofconstructionworks. Organization of construction works in time and space. The estimated study time is 1 h.
3. Constructionworkpricingcataloganditspracticalapplication; Technicalstandardizationofwork; Time normand development norm. The estimated study time is 1 h.
4. Occupation and qualification levels of construction workers. Calculation of labor intensity of construction works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
5. Calculation and pricing of construction works; Compilation of construction work calculation. The estimated study time is 1 h.
6. Spatial and technological design of construction work flows; Drawing up a calendarplan; Site preparation work. The estimated study time is 1.5 h.
7. Transport works; Loading and unloading works and transport works. The estimated study time is 1h.
8. Earthworks, mechanized soil development. The estimated study time is 1 h.
9. Technological design of earth works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
10. Drillingtypes, pile works. The estimated study time is 0.5 h.
11. Masonry works. Masonry volumes. For brickwork. The estimated study time is 1 h.
12. Masonry works. Masonry of artificial and natural stones. Organization of a mason's workplace. The estimated study time is 1 h.
13. Concreting works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
14. Roofing works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
15. Insulation works. The estimated study time is 1 h.
16. Finishing works. Industry news. Industry news. The estimated study time is 1 h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

At the end of the study course, the student must pass a test with a mark. Test - independent individual work in the classroom, where the student develops a technological map for the types of construction work considered in the program, calculates the workload, compiles a calendar time schedule, including the load schedule of construction workers and construction machines.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independently gets acquainted with the construction legislation applicable in Latvia, as well as with the application of State standards regarding the quality of construction works, studies the latest books, periodicals and Internet resources.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The student is able to prove the acquired knowledge and skills about the issues discussed in the course program (by answering control questions). Distribution of course evaluation: tests 60%; practical work 20%; homework 20%.

Compulsory reading

1. Noviks J. Būvdarbi I. Sagatavošanas darbi, ēku nospraušana, zemes darbi. Rīga: Jurģi, 1999.
2. Noviks J. Būvdarbi II. Mūrnieku darbi. Rīga: Jurģi, 2000.
3. Noviks J., Šnepste T. Celtniecības tehnoloģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1991. 304 lpp.
4. Bērziņš E., Kārkliņš P., Lejnieks I. Būvdarbu tehnoloģija un organizēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1993. 445 lpp.

Further reading

1. Būvniecības likums: LR likums [tiešsaiste]. Stājas spēkā 01.10.2014. [Skatīts 16.09.2020.]. Pieejams: http://likumi.lv/ta/id/258572-buvniecibas-likums
2. Vispārīgie būvnoteikumi: MK noteikumi Nr.500 [tiešsaiste]. Stājas spēkā 19.08.2014. [Skatīts 16.09.2020.]. Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/269069-visparigie-buvnoteikumi
3. Standarts LVS EN 1990 "Eirokodekss. Būvkonstrukciju projektēšanas pamatprincipi"

Periodicals and other sources

1. Būvniecības informācijas sistēma. Būvnormatīvi [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 16.09.2020.]. Pieejams: https://bis.gov.lv/bisp/noderigi/normativie-akti/buvniecibas-joma/buvnormativi
2. Būvniecības valsts kontroles birojs. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 16.09.2020.]. Pieejams: https://bvkb.gov.lv/
3. Latvijas Būvniecība: ceļvedis būvniecības nozares virzītājiem.Rīga, Lilita
4. Praktiskā būvniecība Rāmava, Ķekavas pag. Rīga: ISAVE. ISSN 1407-8929.

Notes

Compulsory Course for the First level professional higher educational programme “Civil Engineering”