Lectures (30 hours) Main materials used in agricultural buildings. Concrete and reinforced concrete. Standard and special steels: geometric characteristics and contours. Concrete blocks. Bricks. Insulating materials. Building techniques. Foundations. Vertical, horizontal, and sloped building structures. Shingle (roof covering). Internal and external walls. Flooring. Additional finishes. Livestock buildings design
How to set the building project. Architectural and structural design. Architectural and building elements. The parts of the project: floor plans, sections and elevations. Bill of quantities and appraisal. How to set the bill of quantities. Estimate of building works. Autonomous Region of Sardinia's price list for land improvement and public works. Laboratory (18 hours) Students will be engaged with computerized and hand architectural design. Bill of quantities will be drawn up by hand and pc.