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Course Title: BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY – VII
Course Code: ARCH403
Credit Units: 3
Level: UG
# Course Title: BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - VII Weightage (%)
1 Course Objectives:
Familiarize the students with different glazing systems
Understanding different technology used in latest fast pace construction methods
2 Prerequisites:
NIL
3 Student Learning Outcomes:
to demonstrate the principles and appropriate application and performance of construction materials, products, components, and
assemblies, including their environmental impact and reuse with advanced materials.
Course Contents / Syllabus:
4
Module I: Advanced Glazing systems 30
Curtain wall – Design, detailing and specifications, market survey of available materials, technology and hardware. Complete
external wall section for multi-storied building through basement raft, curtain wall.
5 Module II: Escalators, Ramps & Elevators 25
Construction details of Ramps and Elevators. Details of Escalator through complete building section (from the pit to machine
room)
6
Module II: Fast Pace Construction 45
Pre Fabricated Technology & Pre-Stressed Technology:
Introduction to the topic and its relevance in the construction field. Aspects such as – construction terminology, types,
Applications, Detailing. Site visits and material collection from Pre-Fabrication and Pre-Stressed manufacturing units and live
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examples.
7 Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
Classes will be supplemented by frequent site visits and market surveys. The students would be familiarized with glossary of
vernacular terminology as prevalent in this part of the country
8 Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Text & References:
Text:
Building Construction, Materials by M.V. Naik
Structure in Architecture, Salvadori and Heller
Building Construction & Materials, S.C. Rangwala
A text book of Building Construction, B.C. Punmia
Building Materials & Construction, Shushil Kumar.
References:
Building Construction, Mackay WB Vol. 1-4
Construction Technology, Chudley Vol. 1-6