Explain these phrases, using your knowledge of building terms and new words

a) the practical application of scientific and math principles,

b) the art of designing and constructing, using engines,

c) the objects of civil and military architecture,

d) utilization of the materials and forces of nature

e) applications of science and the utilization of building materials in the art of war,

f) Industrial Revolution and mechanical invention.

Be ready with a brief report concerning famous and the most interesting structures all over the world, their designers and constructers, some interesting facts about their life

Compose the conversation for a group of 3-4 students about civil engineering, using information from the text and your report

Follow this plan:

a) the history of civil engineering,

b) civil engineering is the art of some sciences and technologies,

c) some important and interesting facts about famous architects and constructers, their life and achievements.

Building materials (revision)

Listen to the text and fulfill some tasks

1. solid – сплошной, массивный, цельный

2. compressive – сжимающий

3. sheet – листовой

4. rigid – устойчивый, жесткий

5. rod – стержень, брус

6. tensile – растяжение

7. planar – планарный

8. mass – монолитная

11. Copy and complete this table by putting ticks in the boxes to show the functions of the components:

Now say whether these statements are true or false. Correct the false statements

a) Rod materials can be used for both diving space and supporting the building.

b) Concrete can be used as a block material, a sheet material and a rod material.

c) Steel is used for frame construction because it has high tensile strength and low compressive strength.

d) The sheet materials, which act as space dividers in a frame construction building,

can be very light because they do not support structural loads.

e) Mass construction buildings are light whereas planar construction buildings are heavy.

Look at the buildings and discuss the basic forms of the materials used to build them.

14. Say in details about:

a) planar construction b) frame construction c) mass construction

Compose brief dialogs about types of construction in your course or through projects. Prove that building materials which supposed to be used in it are suitable for the certain type of construction.

16. The task for two teams: draw any modern structure you like including all types of construction. Discuss necessity of each type in the certain part of your structure, the most suitable building materials for each part and for the climate conditions you choose. Prove that you structure is real to life.