Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA5601 : Advanced Building Services { 0-0-3 / 2}

Subject Nature : Practical

Coordinator : Prof. Mohd Nauman Nizamuddin

Syllabus

Module I Mechanical ventilation - the study of Air Conditioning systems and their applicability
components of AC’s systems such as chilling plants cooling towers air handling
units calculation of AC loads air distribution systems ducts and ducting layouts.
Module II Fire safety- Introduction to fire safety in the building, causes of fire in buildings, types
of fire, the spread of fire, production of smoke and poisonous gases fire safety and
preventive measures, fire fighting regulations with reference to National Building
Code, fire escape, stairways, and escape routes dry and wet risers water demand
for fire fighting, storage tanks, fire hydrants study of fire detection systems, smoke
detectors, heat detectors, fire alarms, fire fighting extinguishing systems, automatic
sprinkler systems.
Module III Vertical transportation - study of elevators and various components, standard space
requirements various types of elevators and architectural implications study of
escalators, their components, arrangements and functioning, space requirement,
construction detailing.
Module IV Viva/ Seminars/ Assignments.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

1. 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 sustainability. <br />2. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice. <br />3. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading