ARL 101 CONSTRUCTION-I (2-0-0-4)

ARL 101 CONSTRUCTION-I (2-0-0-4) Pre-requisite: Nil Contents Introduction to building construction. Understanding relationship between architectural design, building construction, building materials, etc. Objective of the course is to learn in progression various construction systems,from simple building construction techniques to comprehensive, complex construction methods. Emphasis shall beon reasoning and analysis while acquainting the students with different building elements. The course shall aim at building a strong sense of visualization to enable students to evolve, apply altemative materials and methods of construction. General idea of load transmission in load bearing & frame structures. their advantages, disadvantages and suitability. Various types of load bearing and framed structures, their advantages, disadvantages and suitability. Introduction to various types of foundations & elements of building from foundation to roof. Simple foundation for load bearing walls in stone and brick, Plinth filling, steps, etc. Various types of construction & Standard terms in brick and stone masonry. English, Flemish, local bonds, piers, types of stone walls, composite and curved walls, lintels and arches,copings etc Site visits for on-site studies. Sessional work: Notes, site visit reports, market survey and tests. Reference Books 1.Construction of Building, By R. Barry, Orient Longman lid. 2.Building Construction Handbook, By R. Chudley, British library cataloguing, 3.Building Construction IlIustrayed, By Francis DK Ching, Van Nostrand Reinhold Ltd. 4.Building Construction, By S.C. Rangwala, Charotar Publishing House. 5.Building Construction, By B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Publications Pv1. Ltd. ARL 102 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-I (2-0-0-4)

ARL 101 CONSTRUCTION-I (2-0-0-4)

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visualization

construction methods

building materials