| CODE | CNM2412 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Stone Masonry Construction | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Construction and Property Management | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Stone masonry construction is an ubiquitous construction technology, in Malta as much as in most of the Mediterranean region. It is a method of construction of great relevance to heritage buildings; but it also a material and a method of construction with contemporary relevance. This study-unit aims to give an overview of the main principles of stone masonry construction, with special emphasis on stereotomy, or the art of stone-cutting. The study-unit will make reference both to classical texts on how to build in stone, but also to contemporary studies where the application of computer technology and robotics can be used to develop new ways of using stone masonry. Aims: The aim of this study-unit is: (i) to familiarize students with the local technology of stone masonry construction, including ashlar, dry stone walling, and stone cladding; (ii) to introduce students to the science of stereotomy; (iii) encourage students to explore how stone masonry can be used in contemporary construction. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of this study-unit, a student will be able to: • understand the constructive elements in a heritage stone masonry construction; • apply principles of stone masonry construction to contemporary construction. Skills: By the end of this study-unit, a student will be able to: • prepare construction details and construction specifications in stone masonry, for interventions on heritage buildings, including walls, vaults, domes, staircases and similar elements. Main and Supplementary Reading List Pfeifer, Ramcke, Achtziger & Zilge, Masonry Construction Manual, Edition Detail, Birkhauser, 2001 Hugues, Steiger & Weber, Dressed Stone, Edition Detail, Birkhauser, 2005 Borg, J., Is-Sengha tal-Bini, Progress Press, 1975 Warland, E.G., Modern Practical Masonry, Reprint Stone Federation, Pitman & Sons Ltd., 1953 Fsadni, M., The Girna, Dominican Publication, Malta, 1992 Etlin,R., Fallacara, G., Tamborero, L., Plaited Stereotomy – Stone Vaults for the Modern World, ARACNE editrice 2008 Campa, M.R., Le Nouvelles Inventions di Philibert de l’Orme, ARACNE editrice 2009 Allen, G. et al. Hydraulic Lime Mortar, Donhead Publishing Ltd., 2003 Dernie, D., Stone Architecture, Laurence King, 2003 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Hermann Bonnici |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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