Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA2304 : Building Construction - III { 3-1-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Mr. Ankur Baghel

Syllabus

Module 1
Study of principles and methods of construction of RCC structure: beams including
cantilever beams, columns, slabs including one way, two way and cantilever slabs,
roof including vaults and domes form-work techniques and reinforcement details.
Module 2
Shoring and its types underpinning scaffolding and its types.
Module 3
Expansion joints - construction details at foundation, walls, floors and roof level for
both concrete and brick work.
Module 4
Construction of upper floors – general considerations timber floor flag stone floor
on steel joist jack arch floor reinforced cement concrete floor including flat slab
construction, ribbed floor and precast concrete floor.
Module 5
Waterproofing at flat roof and damp proofing at basement.
Module 6
Plaster – method of plastering internal plaster (use of various finishes viz., lime,
cement, plaster of Paris) external plaster (smooth, rough, textured, grit plaster)
cladding – types and method of construction.
Module 7
Mild steel and aluminium doors and windows partitions - wooden/steel/aluminium
sliding and folding doors steel doors for garages and workshops, collapsible gate and
rolling shutters fixing details of steel and aluminium sections at jamb, sill, head /
lintel structural glazing, FRP, frameless glass doors, windows and partitions.
Module 8
Fire resistive construction for different components of a building.
Module 9
Introduction to Cost Effective Construction Technologies (CECT) in building
construction- foundation, walls including rat-trap bond, brick arches (at lintel level),
roof including filler slab and use of ferro-cement.
Module 10
Case study (or study on the application of the construction techniques in buildings)
on any topic from the above mentioned modules by the students. Submission of
report along with oral and visual presentation.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

1. The broad education necessary to understand architecture in a global context – techno-economic, <br />environmental, socio-cultural, and political <br />2. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />3. An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />4. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, <br />economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and <br />sustainability <br />5. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />6. An ability to apply knowledge of architecture

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading