Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA2302 : Building Construction Sessional - III { 0-0-3 / 2}

Subject Nature : Practical

Coordinator : Mr. Ankur Baghel

Syllabus

Module 1
Study of principles and methods of construction of RCC structure: beams including
cantilever beams, columns, slabs including one way, two way and cantilever slabs,
roof including vaults and domes form-work techniques and reinforcement details.
Module 2
Shoring and its types underpinning scaffolding and its types.
Module 3
Expansion joints - construction details at foundation, walls, floors and roof level for
both concrete and brick work.
Module 4
Construction of upper floors: timber floor, flag stone floor on steel joist, jack arch
floor, reinforced cement concrete floor including flat slab construction, ribbed floor
and precast concrete floor.
Module 5
Water proofing at flat roof and damp proofing at basement.
Module 6
Plaster – method of plastering internal plaster (use of various finishes viz., lime,
cement, plaster of Paris) external plaster (smooth, rough, textured, grit plaster)
cladding – types and method of construction.
Module 7
Mild steel and aluminium doors and windows partitions - wooden/steel/aluminium
sliding and folding doors steel doors for garages and workshops, collapsible gate and
rolling shutters fixing details of steel and aluminium sections at jamb, sill, head /
lintel structural glazing, FRP, frameless glass doors, windows and partitions.
Module 8
Fire resistive construction for different components of a building.
Module 9
Cost Effective Construction Technologies (CECT) in building construction:
foundation, walls including rat-trap bond, brick arches (at lintel level), roof including
filler slab and use of ferro-cement.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

1. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />2. An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, <br />economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and <br />sustainability <br />4. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />5. An ability to apply knowledge of architecture <br />6. An ability to communicate effectively

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading