1. Introduction to Building Construction CL403
Prepered By:
Alka Shah
Civil Engineering Department
Institute of technology
Nirma University

2. Teaching Scheme Lectures/week : 3 Tutorials/week Practical/week Credit
Practical/week
Credit
Exam Weightage CE
LPW
SEE
0.60
0.00
0.40 CE
Class Test
Sessional Exam
Special Assignment
0.3
0.4

3. Course Learning Outcome(CLOs):
After successful completion of the course, student will be able to
understand the prior checks and regulatory permissions for building construction
understand various building components and construction activities
identify and select appropriate openings, roofs, flooring and types of finishes for buildings
select appropriate mode of vertical movements and design of staircase

4. Syllabus
Building Construction Aspects: Introduction to sequential building construction procedures from planning to completion, types of buildings, requirements and types of joints, anti-termite treatment & DPC provisions in constructions
Setting Out of Buildings, requirements of excavation & Foundation. Types of foundations, shoring and strutting for lateral restrainment of soil, dewatering and backfilling
Masonry Constructions: Types and materials of masonry constructions, bonds in masonry and construction of masonry walls, lintels (chajja), arches & roofs. Introduction to IS provisions for masonry constructions
Concrete constructions: Types of concretes used in constructions, major concrete (RCC) components like-foundations, columns, beams, lintels, slabs etc; and method of construction. Introduction of IS provisions for concrete constructions. .

5. Openings in Structures: Objectives, components and design of Doors, Windows & Ventilators. Types, materials, structure, construction features, manufacture and methods of installations.
Vertical transportation in buildings: Staircases: Objectives, components, specific uses, types and their suitability. Materials and their suitability for varied applications. Design considerations, planning, accommodation and design of staircases. Lifts, escalators and ramps as means of vertical transportation.
Roofs and Flooring: Types of roofs:– Flat, Sloping (pitched) and Domes (curved roofs). Functional requirements, components and types of roofs. Roofing materials and suitability for varied applications. Industrial roofs and trusses. Types of floors, objectives, functional requirements and materials of floorings.
Finishing: Objectives and types of finishing (internal & external finishing), methods of finishing-pointing, plastering, cladding, whitewashing/distempering and painting.
Services in Buildings: Introduction and overview of services in modern buildings

6. Why will you learn this subject?

7. List of References Book:
Parbin Singh, Civil Engineering Materials, S. K. Kataria & Sons.
M. L. Gambhir and Neha Jamwal, Building Materials, Tata Mcgrawhill.
P. C. Varghese, Building Material, Prentice-Hall of India.
R. K. Rajput, Engineering Material, S. Chand
S. K. Duggal, Building Materials, New Age International.
SP 21 – Summary of Indian Standards for Building Materials.

8. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs):
To prepare graduates in Civil Engineering for successful careers dealing with analysis, design and management of infrastructural projects both in India and Abroad. It must alsonhelp them to develop an intelligent understanding of the theoretical bases of various codal provisions in design, construction and maintenance.
To provide the students with a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the several branches of Civil Engineering such as Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Engineering breadth to create novel products and solutions for the real-life problems.
To provide opportunities to students to work in interdisciplinary projects across the various branches of Civil Engineering.
To provide students with a sound foundation in mathematical and scientific subjects which are necessary prerequisites for a clear and sound understanding of Civil Engineering as a whole and to encourage those students who are motivated to go for Postgraduate programmes in the branch of their interest. Those wishing to enter services through competitive examination should also be encouraged.
To create an understanding among the student body the values of life-long learning and to inculcate in them professional ethics, moral values and social concern.

9. Programme Outcomes: (POs)
a) Graduates will demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic mathematics and sciences as
building blocks of the Civil Engineering discipline.
b) Graduates will demonstrate ability to conduct tests, interpret the results and report them
in a professional format.
c) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design Civil Engineering systems following
specifications and meeting individual requirements.
d) Graduates will demonstrate their ability as productive members of interdisciplinary
design teams.
e) Graduates will have the ability to identify problems and find solutions for them in the
most cost-effective manner.

10. f) Graduates will display an understanding of their professional responsibilities meeting ethical standards.
g) Graduates will be able to communicate in both verbal and written forms and make
effective presentations.
h) Graduates will have the confidence to apply engineering solutions, addressing social concerns.
i) Graduates will be capable of self-education and clearly understand the value of life-long learning.
j) Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of Civil Engineering of
society in enhancing the quality of life of the people.
k) Graduates will be familiar with modern Civil Engineering professional software tools and demonstrate their ability in applying them for the solution of design situations they face.

11. Syllabus Covered by Prof. Alka Shah
Building Construction Aspects
Setting Out of Buildings
Masonry Constructions
Concrete constructions
Self Study Topic:
Types of concretes used in constructions

12. Building Construction Aspects: Introduction to sequential building construction procedures from planning to completion, types of buildings, requirements and types of joints, anti-termite treatment & DPC provisions in constructions
Setting Out of Buildings, requirements of excavation & Foundation. Types of foundations, shoring and strutting for lateral restrainment of soil, dewatering and backfilling
Masonry Constructions: Types and materials of masonry constructions, bonds in masonry and construction of masonry walls, lintels (chajja), arches & roofs. Introduction to IS provisions for masonry constructions
Concrete constructions: Types of concretes used in constructions, major concrete (RCC) components like-foundations, columns, beams, lintels, slabs etc; and method of construction. Introduction of IS provisions for concrete constructions.

13. What is Building?
What is Building Construction?

14. Two types of building:
Based upon occupancy
Based on structure

16. Different Components of Building:
SUPER STURCTURE
Substructure
Foundation
Plinth
D.P.C
Walls and columns
Floors
Beams
Roofs and slabs
Lintels and Archers
Doors and Window
Chajjas
Parapet
Steps and Stairs
Cupboard and Shelves

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