UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BAR802

Construction & Materials - VII

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

B.Arch · Sem 8 (Core)

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Syllabus

10 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Gypsum & Asbestos Products

Introduction - Gypsum Board, Suspended Ceiling (Board & Tiles), Gypsum Plaster, Components and Accessories. Jointing and Finishing. Understanding of various Asbestos Cement products available for application in building industry.

Unit2

Unit 2: Water Proofing Compounds

Various waterproofing compounds - Neoprene, Butyl, EPDM, PVC, Polyurethene.

Unit3

Unit 3: Plastics and Rubbers

Thermoplastics - Polythene, Polyvinyl chloride, Poly-propylene, Polymethyl methacrylate, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Thermosetting Plastics – Phenol formaldehyde, Urea formaldehyde, Melamine formaldehyde, Polyurethane, Siliconc resin. Rubber. 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 gypsum, asbestos, plastic factory 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 Gypsum board partition & false ceiling, P.V.C. doors and windows.

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

Unit6

Unit 6: Partitions & False Ceilings (Gypsum Board)

Construction details of Metal Stud Partition (single layer). Construction details of Suspended Ceilings

Unit7

Unit 7: Water Proofing Works

Basements, Toilets, Kitchens, Terrace gardens. Expansion joints.

Unit8

Unit 8: Joints

Special Construction joints. Seismic joints.

Unit9

Unit 9: Doors & Windows (P. V. C.)

Door Frame and Shutters. Windows Frames and Shutters.

Unit10

Unit 10: Defects and Remedies

  • The study of various defects in buildings and their remedies. Defects caused by dampness, applied forces and changes in size. `CONSTRUCTION PLATES 1. To understand the application of gypsum board in metal stud partitions in building. 2. To understand the application of gypsum board in suspended / false ceilings in building. 3. To understand the application of water proofing works in building. 4. To understand the application of construction and seismic joints in building. 5. To understand the application of P.V.C. Doors. 6. To understand the causes and remedies of various defects in existing and new construction.
  • 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 Objectives6 points
  • To introduce and familiarize the students with the usage of various metal/gypsum board partitions and false ceilings construction works.
  • To introduce and familiarize the students with the various asbestos cement products for construction works.
  • To introduce and familiarize the students with the various water proofing compounds used in construction works.
  • To introduce and familiarize the students with the usage of various Plastics and Rubbers in construction works.
  • To study the causes and remedies of various defects in existing and new construction.
  • To familiarize the student with the advanced building construction practices on site. . SECTION – A, BUILDING MATERIALS AND SCIENCES
REFERENCE BOOKS32 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. Prestressed Concrete Structures: P. Dayaratnam
  11. Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials P. Kumar Mehta
  12. Properties of Concrete A. M. Neville
  13. Concrete Admixture Handbook: Properties, Science & V. S. Ramchandran Technology
  14. Modern Prestressed Concrete: J. R. Libby
  15. Principle & Practices of Heavy Construction: Smith & Andres
  16. Don A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes, McGraw Hill Co.
  17. Building Materials by SC Rangwala: Charotar Pub. House, Anand
  18. M. Gambhir, NehaJamwal, Building Materials Products, Properties and Systems, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
  19. R.K.Gupta, Civil Engineering Materials and Construction Practices, Jain brothers, New Delhi, 2009.
  20. National Building Code of India (Latest Edition), Bureau of Indian Standards.
  21. Engineering Materials-Deshpande.
  22. Engineering Material-Roy Chowdary
  23. Designing with models – Criss. B. Mills.
  24. Morris, M., “Architecture and the Miniature: Models”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
  25. Mills, Criss B., “Designing with Models: A Studio Guide to Making and Using Architectural Models”, Thomson and Wadsworth, 2000.
  26. Raghuwanshi, B.S., “A Course in Workshop Technology - Vol. I and II”, Dhanpat Rai and Co, 2001.
  27. Wenninger (Magrus.J.) Spherical Models, Cambridge University Press, 1979
  28. Testing of Concrete in Structures J H Bungey and S. G. Millard
  29. Non-destructive testing V. M. Malhotra
  30. Learning from failure – deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service R N Raikar
  31. Concrete: Repair and Maintenance Illustrated, Problem Analysis, Repair strategy and Techniques Peter Emons & Gajanan Sabnis
  32. Construction Failure Jacob Feld, Kennith Harper. 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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