Construction Technology (CE-402)
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B.Tech RGPV notes AICTE flexible curricula Bachelor of technology
Syllabus
UNIT 1:
Design features and construction of Foundations Introduction and essential requirements
of foundations, footing types and depth of footings, contact pressure below footings such as strip
footings, isolated footings, eccentrically loaded footings, Grillage foundations, , design features
and construction detail of combined footing, strap footing, problem of frost heave, its causes and
prevention, effect of ground water on footings.
Purpose of pile foundation, classification based on different criterion and types, advantages and
disadvantages, selection of pile type, pile action, behavior of pile and pile group under load,
definition of load failure.
UNIT 2:
Formwork and Temporary structures Design and construction features of different
types of temporary structures, stationary and slip form work techniques, special features of in-situ
construction, stripping and removal of formworks, formworks for special structures, e. g. shells
bridges towers etc.
UNIT 3:
Masonry and walls Brick masonry, Bonds, Jointing, Stone masonry, casting and laying,
masonry construction, brick cavity walls, code provisions regarding load bearing and non load
bearing walls, common defect in construction and their effect on strength and performance of
walls, Design of brick masonry, precast stone masonry, hollow concrete block and hollow block
masonry walls, plastering and pointing, white and colour washing, distempering, dampness and its
protection.
Doors windows and ventilators: types based on materials etc. size location fittings, construction
sunshades, Sills and jambs, RCC doors/windows frames, Stair types, rules of proportionality, etc.,
Repair Techniques for masonry, walls, doors and windows.
UNIT 4:
Construction of Floors Ground floor-introduction, Components of a floor, Materials for
construction, Selection of flooring material, Construction of Various types of floorings such as
Mud, Brick, Cement, Terrazzo, Mosaic, Tiled, Marble, Rubber, Glass and plastic floorings etc.,
Upper floor- Introduction, construction of Slab floors, Jack arch floors, RCC floors, Ribbed or
Hollow tiled flooring, Filler Joist floors, Pre-cast concrete floors, Timber floors etc. Repair
Techniques for floors.
Construction of Roofs Introduction and types of roofs, Construction of Pitched roofs, single roofs,
double or purlin roofs, trussed roofs, steel roof trusses etc. roof coverings for pitched roofs and flat
terraced roof etc. Repair Techniques for roofs.
UNIT 5:
Construction of Earthquake Resistant Building Planning of earthquake resistant
building, Construction of walls – provision of corner reinforcement, construction of beams and
columns, Base isolation.
NOTES
- Unit 1
- Unit 2
- Unit 3
- Unit 4
- Unit 5
Books Recommended
1. Mohan Rai & M. P. Jai Singh, Advances in Building materials and Constructions.
2. S. P. Arora and S. P. Bindra, A text Book of Building Construction-Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New
Delhi.
3. S. K. Sarkar and Saraswati, Construction Technology- Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
4. Sushil Kumar, Building Construction.
5. B. C. Punmia , Building Construction.
6. Metchell , Building Construction.
7. Chudley R.., Construction Technology.
8. Dr. K.R. Arora Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg - Std. Publishers Delhi
9. B.C. Punmia, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg. - Laxmi Publications Delhi
List of Experiments:
1. Tests on Bricks
2. Tests on Aggregates (fine and Coarse)
3 Tests on Cements and concrete
4. Tests on tiles