Introduction to RCC Slabs:
one way, two-way slabs, cantilever slabs, sloping RCC roof, one way continuous, and two ways continuous.
1. RCC one way slab and one-way continuous slabs : Principles and methods of construction.
2. RCC two way slab and two-way continuous slabs: Principles and methods of construction.
3. RCC cantilever slabs and sloping slab: Principles and methods of construction.
4. Vaults & domes I:
Principles and methods of construction including techniques and details of form-work. Construction of Masonry Vaults and Domes – Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Domes and Vaults.
5. Vaults & domes II:
Concepts and construction of Reinforced concrete domes and vaults with formwork design.
6. Introduction to Floor finishes including Toilet flooring:
Mud flooring, Murrum flooring, and Stone flooring in marble, granite, tandur/kota stone, other flooring in mosaic, terrazzo, ceramic tiles, wooden flooring and polished concrete: Laying, Fixing and Finishes.
7. Introduction to Paving:
Cast in situ concrete including vacuum dewatered flooring, concrete tiles, interlocking blocks, clay tiles, brick and stone.
8. Introduction to internal and external masonry plastering and paint finishes:
Materials – Paints, varnishes and distempers, emulsions, cement based paints. Constituents of oil paints, characteristics of good paints, types of paints and process of painting different surfaces. Types of varnish, methods of applying varnish and French polish and melamine finish.
9. Method of plastering (Internal and External):
smooth, rough, textured, grit plaster etc. Use of various finishes viz., lime, cement, plaster of Paris, buffing etc.
10. Introduction to wet Cladding:
wet cladding in stone, marble, etc. including toilet cladding.
11. Alternative roofing:
Jack Arch, Madras terrace, and stone slab roof.
Note – Minimum one plate on each construction topic. Site visits to be arranged by studio teachers. Study of material applications in the form of portfolio. This is for progressive marks.
REFERENCES:
1) Chudley , Construction Technology, ELBS, 1993
2) Barry, Construction of Buildings, East West Press, 1999