UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BAR602

Construction & Materials - VI

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

B.Arch · Sem 6 (Core)

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Syllabus

10 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Metals (Non-Ferrous)

Non Ferrous – Copper & Copper based alloys (Brass & Bronze), Tin, Cadmium, Chromium, Zinc, Lead and Nickel. Metal Coatings – Electroplating, Anodizing.

Unit2

Unit 2: Additives & Admixtures

Various additives and admixtures – Cementitious (crystalline) systems, Integral systems, Proprietory systems, Cementitious Coating system.

Unit3

Unit 3: Construction Equipments

Electric hand tools, Vibrators, Pumps, Compactors/Rollers. Earth Moving & Excavation – Dozers, Scrappers, Graders, Shovels, Backactor, Dragline, Trenchers. Transportation – Lorries, Trucks, Dumpers, Hoist, Cranes (mobile, static, tower). Concrete mixers and pumps for ready mix concrete. 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 assembly workshops/shops etc. for better understanding and submit report. WORKSHOP/CONSTRUCTION YARD PRACTICE & SITE EXPOSURE

Unit4

Unit 4: Workshop/Construct ion Yard Practice

Practicing in construction yard by making the examples of components covered under ‘Building Construction Technology’.

Unit5

Unit 5: Site Exposure

Exposure to advanced 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 RCC and temporary construction works. 2. To construct examples of RCC works in construction yard. 3. To survey construction work on site and submit report. SECTION – B, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Unit6

Unit 6: Doors , Windows & Partitions (Aluminium)

Doors Frames and Shutters. Windows Frames and Shutters. Partitions Framework & fixing with other suitable materials.

Unit7

Unit 7: Temporary Constructions

Centering, Shuttering and scaffolding

Unit8

Unit 8: R.C.C. – I (Formwork & Laying)

Foundations - Isolated, Combined, Cantilever, Eccentric footing. Grillage and Raft foundation. Pile foundations – details of pile, varieties of piles, pile caps. Understanding of steel reinforcement types, laying, bending and binding.

Unit9

Unit 9: R.C.C. – II

Columns, Lintel, Projections/Chujjas and Beams. (Formwork &Laying) Understanding of steel reinforcement types, laying, bending and binding.

Unit10

Unit 10: R.C.C. – III (Formwork & Laying)

  • Slabs - Simply supported, Continuous & Cantilevered. Staircases – Waist and Folded slab. Understanding of steel reinforcement types, laying, bending and binding. CONSTRUCTION PLATES 1. To understand the application of Aluminium Doors and Windows. 2. To understand the application of Partitions in Aluminium framework with other suitable panel materials. 3. To understand the application of temporary construction in buildings. 4. To understand the construction of RCC Foundations along with its’ steel works. 5. To understand the construction of RCC Columns, Lintels, Projections and Beams along with its’ steel works. 6. To understand the construction of RCC Slabs & Staircases along with its’ steel works. 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 conditions.
  • Site visits and market surveys will be an integral part of sessional work.
Course Objectives4 points
  • To acquaint the students to usage of building materials such as Metals (Non -Ferrous), Additives & Admixtures and Construction Equipments.
  • To understand the use of these building materials in building works.
  • To introduce and familiarize the students with the various temporary construction works required for RCC construction works.
  • To familiarize the student with the building construction practices on site. . SECTION – A, BUILDING MATERIALS AND SCIENCES
REFERENCE BOOKS25 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 – Barry Volume 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. Mitchell’s Structure & Fabric-II
  10. Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials P. Kumar Mehta
  11. Properties of Concrete A. M. Neville
  12. Concrete Admixture Handbook: Properties, Science & V. S. Ramchandran Technology
  13. Principle & Practices of Heavy Construction: Smith & Andres
  14. Don A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes, McGraw Hill Co.
  15. Building Materials by SC Rangwala: Charotar Pub. House, Anand
  16. M. Gambhir, NehaJamwal, Building Materials Products, Properties and Systems, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
  17. R.K.Gupta, Civil Engineering Materials and Construction Practices, Jain brothers, New Delhi, 2009.
  18. National Building Code of India (Latest Edition), Bureau of Indian Standards.
  19. Engineering Materials-Deshpande.
  20. Engineering Material-Roy Chowdary
  21. Designing with models – Criss. B. Mills.
  22. Morris, M., “Architecture and the Miniature: Models”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
  23. Mills, Criss B., “Designing with Models: A Studio Guide to Making and Using Architectural Models”, Thomson and Wadsworth, 2000.
  24. Raghuwanshi, B.S., “A Course in Workshop Technology - Vol. I and II”, Dhanpat Rai and Co, 2001.
  25. Testing of Concrete in Structures J H Bungey and S. G. Millard 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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