Construction & Materials - III

Classification, Availability, Characteristics and Uses.

Types and application of Plasters, Jointing and Pointing, Cladding. Preparation of variety of surfaces, Application of various coats. Finishes – Lime / Colour wash, Dry distemper, Oil bound distemper, Cement paints, Acrylic emulsions, Synthetic enamels, Wall textures etc. Polishes and Varnishes.

Clay Tiles (Country, Allahabad, Mangalore tiles etc.), Stone Slating, Shingles, Thatch. 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 stone quarries and glass, ceramic, paints etc. factories for better understanding and submit report. 3. To construct examples of brick & stone masonry works in construction yard. WORKSHOP/CONSTRUCTION YARD PRACTICE & SITE EXPOSURE

Practicing in construction yard by making the examples of stone masonry works, plastering, jointing, pointing and painting, timbering of shallow trenches and door samples

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 stone masonry finishing works. 2. To study the various tools, equipments used in glass works. 3. To study the various tools, equipments used in painting works. 4. To prepare scaled model of door in workshop. 5. To survey construction work on site and submit report. SECTION – B, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Elementary Stone Masonry, Types of joints. Random, Course and Ashlar Stone Work in walls.

Types and details of Panelled door shutters and Mosquito proof door shutter.

Types of Windows / Ventilators and details of glazed window and ventilator shutters and frames.

Complete process of laying of terracing with provisioning of Gola & Khurra etc. - Lime concrete, Mud phaska with brick tiles, Brick coba.

• Timbering of shallow trenches. CONSTRUCTION PLATES 1. To understand square stopped ends of Random, Course and Ashlar stone masonry. 2. To understand variety of Panelled door shutters and their details in timber. 3. To understand Mosquito proof door shutter and its details in timber and jaali. 4. To understand variety of windows & ventilators and the details of window frame and glazed shutter in timber and glass. 5. To understand the application of roof terracing with various details. 6. To understand Timbering of shallow trenches in various soil types. APPROACH
• The students would be familiarized with vernacular terminology as prevalent in this part of the country.
• The emphasis will be construction details as applicable to Indian climatic conditions.
• Site visits and market surveys will be an integral part of sessional work.