Building Construction and Materials syllabus

Definition and scope of building technology, fundamentals of building construction, classification of buildings as per NBC (National Building Code).Type of structures: load bearing & framed structures and their requirements, type of loads and their effects. Building components and their functions: a. foundation, types of foundations and their suitability, b. wall construction techniques: masonry, c. framed structures components: footing, column, beam, lintels, arches, slabs, precast panels, d. flooring and roofing: types and methods, e. openings: doors and windows with types and installation

Conventional Building Materials- Properties, Types and Uses -Stone, Brick, Cement, Concrete, Concrete Blocks, Flooring Materials-Tiles, Roofing Materials, Mortars and Plasters, Admixtures, Pigments, Timber-types, Products and its Applications in construction, Steel and Aluminum as Structural Materials, Plumbing Materials, Sanitary Wares, Electrical Materials and Appliances, Finishing Materials-Paints, Varnishes, Coatings, Claddings. Conventional Building Techniques- Load-Bearing Construction, Brick Masonry Construction, Stone Masonry Construction, Timber Construction, Bamboo Construction, Mud and Clay Construction, Lime Plaster and Mortar Construction, Thatch and Bamboo Roofing. Types and Purpose of Formwork and Scaffolding, Construction Site Safety Practices.

Modern Construction Process and Stages-Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) Construction, Concrete Frame Construction, Prefabrication Construction e.g. Airports, Seaports, Steel Frame Construction, Modular Construction, 3D printing in buildings, Dry Construction Techniques for Sustainability, Automation in the Construction Sector, its Applications and

Case Studies.

Concept of Green Buildings and Green Ratings (LEED, GRIHA, IGBC), Green Construction-Concept of Green Roof, Importance of Sustainability in Construction, Passive Solar Design and Bioclimatic Architecture, Thermal Insulation. Eco-friendly Materials: Bamboo, Recycled Aggregates, Fly Ash Bricks, AAC Blocks, Green Concrete and Geopolymer Concrete, Use of Industrial and Agricultural Waste Materials, Energy-Efficient Building Materials, Energy Efficiency-Policies of Solar PV in Smart Domains (RPO, REC, Carbon Credit).

Necessity of Bye-Laws, UDCPR (Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations for Maharashtra State)-Plot Sizes, Road Width, Open Spaces, Marginal Distances, Building Line, Control Line, Room Sizes, Area Calculations-Built-up Area, Carpet Area, Floor Space Index (F.S.I.), Transfer Development Rights (TDR), Norms for Ventilation, Lighting, Vertical Circulation, Sanitation, Parking Spaces of Vehicles, Land Use Planning (Utilization of Space, Zoning). Introduction of building drawing: Principles of Building Planning and Principles of Architectural Design-Function, Utility, Aesthetics, Selection of Scales for various Drawings, Dimensioning, Abbreviations and Symbols as per IS 962. Norms and Standards of Residential Building and Public Building, Planning Strategy includes Line Plan, Detailed Plan, Elevation, and Section (Teach Students to Draw Residential and Public Building Drawings).