UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BAR202

Construction & Materials - II

L-T-P2-0-4 Credits4 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Arch · Sem 2 (Core)

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Syllabus

10 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Timber & Hardware

Classification, Characteristics, Defects, Preservation. Hinges, Handles, Knobs, Bolts, L-drops, Locks, Stoppers, Stays, Silencers, Chain guards, Closers, Catchers, Knockers etc. in various materials.

Unit2

Unit 2

D.P.C. : Asphalt, Bitumen, Synthetic, etc.

Unit3

Unit 3: Cement Concrete

Types (Plain & Reinforced), Mixing, Curing, Water Cement Ratio, Qualities and Workability. LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS (Market Surveys, Seminars & Report) 1. To study the availability, constituents, properties, manufacturing processes, storage, transportation and applications of above mentioned materials. 2. To visit Timber depot/Ready mix concrete plants etc. for better understanding and submit report. WORKSHOP/CONSTRUCTION YARD PRACTICE & SITE EXPOSURE

Unit4

Unit 4: Workshop / Construction Yard Practice

Practicing in construction yard by making the examples of brick masonry works, Carpentry works etc.

Unit5

Unit 5: Site Exposure

Exposure to building construction practices on site of various items of work from foundation to roof and finishes. LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS 1. To study the various tools, equipments used in masonry and carpentry works. 2. To construct examples of brick masonry works in construction yard. 3. To construct examples of timber joints in workshop and study the various hardware used in doors and windows. 4. To survey construction work on site and submit report SECTION – B, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Unit6

Unit 6: Brick Work

Arches in brick and stone, Elementary principles, Centering. Cavity walls.

Unit7

Unit 7: Foundation

Need, Design criteria, Foundation concrete, Details of simple spread foundations for load bearing walls of various thicknesses up to two brick thick.

Unit8

Unit 8: Timber

Elementary carpentry, Common joints,

Unit9

Unit 9: Timber

Details of framed, ledged, braced and batten doors.

Unit10

Unit 10: D.P.C.

  • Horizontal and Vertical D.P.C. CONSTRUCTION PLATES 1. To understand the terminology of arches and the various type of arches in brick. 2. To understand the application of cavity walls in brick masonry. 3. To understand spread foundation for masonry load bearing walls. 4. To understand various types of joints in timber. 5. To understand wooden Framed, Ledged, Braced and Batten Door. 6. To understand horizontal and vertical DPC for load bearing walls. APPROACH
  • The students would be familiarized with glossary of vernacular terminology as prevalent in this part of the county
  • The emphasis will be on construction details as applicable to Indian conditions.
  • Site visits to Timber market and Construction sites.
  • Knowledge about rates of materials should be given.
Course Objectives3 points
  • To acquaint the students to usage of building materials such as Timber and Hardware, Damp Proofing Courses and Cement Concrete.
  • To familiarize the students with construction techniques for use of the above materials in building works. and joinery in carpentry
  • To familiarize the student with the basic building construction practices on site/yard. SECTION – A, BUILDING MATERIALS AND SCIENCES
REFERENCE BOOKS20 books
  1. McKay, W.B., “Building Construction Volume I, II, III and IV”, Longmans, 1955.
  2. Ching, Francis D. K. and Adams, Cassandra, “Building Construction Illustrated”, Wiley and Sons, 2000.
  3. The Construction of Buildings – BarryVolume I, II, III and IV
  4. Chudley, Roy, “Construction Technology”, Longman, 2005.
  5. Building Construction_Mitchell (Elementary and Advanced)
  6. Rangwala, S. C., “Building Construction”, Charotar Publishing House, 2007
  7. Building Construction-Bindra&Arora.
  8. Punmia B. C., Jain A. J., and Jain A.J., Building Construction, Laxmi Publications, 2005.
  9. Building Materials by SC Rangwala: Charotar Pub. House, Anand
  10. M. Gambhir, NehaJamwal, Building Materials Products, Properties and Systems, Tata McGraw Hill
  11. Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
  12. R.K.Gupta, Civil Engineering Materials and Construction Practices, Jain brothers, New Delhi, 2009.
  13. National Building Code of India 2005, Bureau of Indian Standards, 2005.
  14. Engineering Materials-Deshpande.
  15. Engineering Material-Roy Chowdary
  16. Designing with models – Criss. B. Mills.
  17. Morris, M., “Architecture and the Miniature: Models”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
  18. Mills, Criss B., “Designing with Models: A Studio Guide to Making and Using Architectural Models”, Thomson and Wadsworth, 2000.
  19. Raghuwanshi, B.S., “A Course in Workshop Technology - Vol. I and II”, Dhanpat Rai and Co, 2001.
  20. Wenninger (Magrus.J.) Spherical Models, Cambridge University Press, 1979 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT Construction Sheets/Plates 1 6 4 24 of Module 6 – 10 Tutorial/Quiz/Sketches 2 2 3 6 of Module 1 – 5 Market Survey & Seminar 3 1 10 10 of Module 1 – 3 Workshop/Yard 4 1 4 4 of Module 4 Site Visit Reports 5 2 3 6 of Module 5 TOTAL 50

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