Academic Trip to Abu Shahab City Hotel

On May 13th 2023, the Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University organized a scientific trip for second stage students to Abu Shahab City Hotel. The trip was held under supervision of Mr.Carol Kamil and Miss Jenan Sabah, and aimed to teach the students more about the structure techniques used in the construction of that building,  while providing students a more practical touch to the Building Construction Technology Course students are currently studying.

Architectural engineering, being an applied field, demands more than just traditional classroom instruction. Given the rapid influx of knowledge presented to students, supplementing theory with real-world examples becomes paramount. Field trips, in this context, bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical applications.

During this site visit, students were extensively briefed by the instructor on the project’s structural systems, including the intricacies of columns, beams, and their interconnections. They witnessed firsthand how loads are managed and observed the concrete casting process.

Additionally, the excursion provided students with valuable insights into the operational dynamics of construction machinery like concrete mixers, excavators, and cranes. Such site visits invariably augment students’ comprehension of actual construction methodologies and best practices.