10CV32 Building Materials and Construction Technology syllabus for CV


Part A
Unit-1 FOUNDATION 6 hours

Function and requirements of a good foundation, Types of foundations,Preliminary investigation of soil, Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil, Introductionto spread, combined, strap, mat and pile foundations, Design of strip andcombined footings

Unit-2 MASONRY 8 hours

Classification of Masonry, Definition of terms used in Masonry, Introductionto classification and qualities of bricks, Bonds in Brick work - English Bond,Flemish Bond, Reinforced, Brick Masonry, Common building stones, theirproperties and uses, Classification of stone masonry, Joints in stone masonry,Introduction to load bearing, cavity and partition walls.

Unit-3 ARCHES, LINTEL AND BALCONY 6 hours

Elements of an arch, Classification of arches, Stability of arch, Definition andclassification of Lintels, Definition and functions of Chejja, Canopy &Balcony.

Unit-4 ROOFS AND FLOORS 7 hours

Types of Roofs & Roofing materials, Flat roof (RCC), Types of pitchedroofs, Wooden Truss, Steel trusses, Types of flooring, Factors affectingselection of flooring materials

Part B
Unit-5 DOORS AND WINDOWS 6 hours

Types of Roofs & Roofing materials, Flat roof (RCC), Types of pitchedroofs, Wooden Truss, Steel trusses, Types of flooring, Factors affectingselection of flooring materials

Unit-6 STAIRS 6 hours

Definition of technical terms, Requirements of ground stair, Types of Stairs,Geometrical design of RCC Dog legged and open well stairs (Plain andsector elevation).

Unit-7 PLASTERING AND PAINTING 6 hours

Purpose of plastering, Materials of plastering, Methods of plastering, Defectsin plastering, Introduction to Paintings and types of Painting, Constituents ofpaints & types, Purpose of Painting, Defects in Painting, Application ofPaints to new and old surfaces.

Unit-8 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS 7 hours

Properties and uses of plastics, aluminum, glasses, varnishes, Introduction tosmart materials and its application, Introduction to formwork and scaffolding,Formwork details for RCC Column, Beams and Floors, Shoring and underpinning, Damp Proofing - Causes of Dampness, Effects of Dampness,Methods of Damp Proofing

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2023