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Advances in Building Education
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This is an Open Access Journal

Open Access journal
ISSN (Online) 2530-7940
Published by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

[10 journals]

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- Authors: Editor ABE
  Pages: 1 - 8
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  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Analysis of the spatial skills of the degree student in engineering: A
gender approach
- Authors: Irantzu Recalde, Daniel Ferrández, Engerst Yedra, Alicia Zaragoza
  Pages: 9 - 22
  Abstract: The objective of this work is to carry out an approach to the study of spatial skills by gender in engineering students. For this, the analysis of a test consisting of 12 questions was carried out on a sample of 220 students from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, of which 134 were male and 81 were female. The study evaluated three different types of spatial skills such as relation, rotation, and visualization. From the analysis of the results obtained in the sample, it appears that in engineering degree courses the difference between men and women in terms of spatial ability is not significant, with other variables such as the university degree carried out by the sample showing a greater statistical association.
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4810
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Teaching Building Structures Graphical Methods with GeoGebra
- Authors: Belén Orta, José E. Martínez-Gaya, Alejandro Calle, Carlos Olmedo
  Pages: 23 - 36
  Abstract: Graphic methods can be used when teaching Building Structures to solve some problems such as analysis of cables and arches through funiculars tracing; analysis of trusses with the Cremona method; graphically obtaining the lateral earth pressure of the ground on a wall and many other problems. This article presents some tools to solve these problems using GeoGebra, a free interactive mathematical software for education created by Markus Hohenwarter. The usefulness of Geogebra in teaching Building Structures will be presented through specifically created resources. These are new resources with approaches and utilities that commercial software does not have either. For each problem studied, the theory on which it is based is shown, the general description of the parameters used in Geogebra, and the application that has been created. In addition, the learning objectives to be achieved and the results docents will be shown
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4811
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Problems detected in collaborative construction work
- Authors: María de los Ángeles Ramírez-Peña, Carlos Rodríguez-Monroy
  Pages: 37 - 45
  Abstract: Engineering is a subject that ranges from extensive collaborations to small individual projects. In our interest in the study of collaboration, we have detected a series of problems in realizing construction and engineering projects that cover different aspects. It is worth highlighting the subject of technical drawing, the different terminology used in the projects, mainly when these are carried out in other locations, the massive use of assisted design software, and the difficulty of carrying out projects collaboratively.
  Computer-aided design was a catalyst that has been fully implemented in Spain since the 90s in architecture and engineering. The most widespread application worldwide is AutoCAD. Students learn to carry out small projects with software applications. The basis of any project is the drawing of the object to be made. When teaching technical drawing, instructors have noticed fundamental deficiencies in the correct representation of objects.
  Similarly, those responsible for the projects have shown the absence of this knowledge. This significantly impairs the definition of certain essential elements that must be specified later in the execution due to the changes between what is projected and what can be executed. On the other hand, during the construction boom and mainly due to the commercialization of homes, multiple 3D software emerged to facilitate the prospective buyer's vision of their future home. The proliferation of this type of software has posed a series of problems as students master the computer tool but not the transition from 3D to 2D and vice-versa. Although AutoCAD made it easy to carry out projects with excellent efficiency, it has failed, despite its many updates, to become a collaborative tool that allows several individuals to work on the same file at the same time. However, architecture and engineering projects have always been examples of collaboration, as shown in the Collaborative Intelligence model proposed in our research articles. Specifically, this model is based on three fundamental pillars: area of knowledge, collaborative technology, and intellectual cooperation. Of these three pillars of Collaborative Intelligence, we are most affected by the area of knowledge and collaborative technology since this is where more deficiencies have been detected.
  This study highlights these difficulties and solves the problems that project managers have detected in their collaborators for students to acquire these skills. We consider that the acquisition of these competencies is based on correct technical drawing learning, although the software is the primary interaction vehicle.
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4812
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Combining technical and business studies at the Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid: Analysis of the Double Degree student profile
- Authors: Irene Blanco-Gutierrez, Paloma Esteve, Sergio Zubelzu
  Pages: 46 - 58
  Abstract: Double degrees have emerged as an attractive alternative for Spanish university students. The Double Degree in Building and in Business Administration and Management (EDIF-ADE) was a pioneer among the Double Degrees implemented at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and is currently experiencing a great demand. This study analyses the profile of EDIF-ADE students to understand the keys to this success. Through a survey of first-, second-, third-, and fourth-year students, we examined (1) students’ prior knowledge; (2) motivations and interest areas; (3) educational and occupational expectations; (4) results and knowledge acquired. The results of the study reveal that, although most of the students had no prior knowledge of economics and business, they consider this training as an important element in their future professional development that enhances their employability prospects.
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4813
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Tips for teaching online as covid 19 took hold
- Authors: Miguel Ángel Sanjuán, Cristina Arguiz
  Pages: 59 - 62
  Abstract: Spanish Cabinet declared on Saturday 14th of March 2020, state of alarm in Span to slow coronavirus COVID-19 spread and the universities were closed. Later, lecturers were forced to turn to remote teaching in a short period of time. The transition required time and patience to learn the technology, i. e. Microsoft Teams, and identify the best teaching tactics for our chemistry and construction materials. Every day, we gave lecture with new contents and exercises by using Microsoft Teams. In our opinion, there is an essential tip: seek continuous feedback from students. Students need questions to know what they have learnt. In addition, we asked for feedback to improve the class and to make sure they understood the knowledge base. We should have into account that the biggest risk is that we could become a talking instrument teaching concepts that students are not following. In this case, students give up.
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4814
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)
Venezuela: Construction problems and sustainable construction. Collecting
data to put the puzzle together. Part 1
- Authors: Licia Pietrosemoli-de-Dikdan, Carlos Rodríguez-Monroy, Yilsy Núñez-Guerrero
  Pages: 63 - 79
  Abstract: The Venezuelan construction sector faces complex problems from multidisciplinary causes. The severe consequences keep the country far from the sustainable development goals established by the UN by 2030. With the certainty that education is fundamental to finding long-lasting global solutions and the aim to address Venezuela into the sustainable path progressively, the article adds new data about the main problems that confront the construction sector and the fundaments of sustainable construction education performed in Venezuela. With the participation of some construction stakeholders and public data, the authors try to progressively assemble the puzzle of the Venezuelan case in an attempt to help to develop a consciousness about the importance of improving education, with an emphasis on construction, incorporating sustainability concepts from the basic processes to be able to identify opportunities, risks and to be resilient, evolve and succeed in the current changing and unpredictable world.
  PubDate: 2022-04-30
  DOI: 10.20868/abe.2022.1.4815
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2022)