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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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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