Building Construction II

Syllabus

1. Temporary Works (8 hours)
   1. Introduction to temporary construction works
   2. Types and uses of formwork in building
   3. Types and uses of shoring in buildings and construction site
   4. Types and uses of scaffolding in building
   5. Types and uses of underpinning
2. Staircase (6 hours)
   1. Terminologies and types of staircase
   2. Design by building type
   3. Staircase design calculation
3. Openings in a Building (4 hours)
   1. Elements of door and window
   2. Types and uses of door and window
   3. Comparative analysis of different material
   4. Selection criteria for material option
   5. Design details of timber doors and windows
   6. Roof opening and details
4. Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures (6 hours)
   1. Introduction to reinforced cement concrete structures
   2. Basic concept on structural performance
   3. Application of material in column, beam and slab
5. Retaining Walls and Basement Construction (2 hours)
   1. Terminology and types of retaining wall
   2. Uses of retaining wall
   3. Types of basement
   4. Detailing of basement water proofing
6. Timber Roof (4 hours)
   1. Terminology and types of timber roof
   2. Application by building span and usage
   3. Roof coverings (thatch, metal, slate, tiles, CGI sheets, PVC sheets)

Practicals

Forty-five hours preparing drawings and detailing of temporary works, staircases, openings, reinforced cement concrete structures, retaining walls and basements, and timber structures, along with self field-based study reports of construction sites.