Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA1701 : Building Materials - I { 3-0-0 / 2}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Basudatta Sarkar

Syllabus

Module I
Stones: classification of stones common building stones used in India characteristics and use of stones dressing of stone artificial stones introduction to stonework: rubble and ashlar masonry
Module II
Timber – classification qualities of timber for construction defects,seasoning, storage and preservation of timber use of different types wood in various parts of building industrial timber: veneers, plywood, fibreboard, etc
Module III
Brick - composition, sizes, properties and classification of bricks, tests for bricks introduction of brickworks: masonry bonding & ornamental bonding, substitutes for bricks
Module IV
Ferrous metals and alloys - pig iron, cast iron, wrought iron – types, properties steel – properties, types, market form of steel and uses of steel in construction, properties of mild steel and hard steel, defects in steel, steel alloy.
Module V
Ceentitious materials :
Lime - classification of lime. fat and hydraulic lime – properties and use
cement: composition of ordinary cement function of cementing ingredients properties of cement – fineness, soundness, setting times, etc grades of cement and different types of cements used in construction storage of cement in site.
Module VI
Mortars: types of mortar – lime mortar, mud mortar, lime-surkhi mortar, cement mortar different grades of mortar, their compositions and properties preparation of cement mortar use and selection of mortar for different construction work
Module VII
Sand - sources of sand, classification, test of sand grades of sand and their uses
Module VIII
Concrete - compositions and grades of concrete various steps in concrete construction – batching, mixing, transporting, compacting, curing, shuttering, jointing. tests and quality control of concrete.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

a. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />b. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />c. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading