This learning solution deals with the complete study of foundation, masonry, internal components and external components of buildings. It also covers topic like finishing works for building and modern techniques used in the process of construction
Soil investigation - Introduction to soil investigation- Methods of soil exploration- Subsurface exploration - Direct method (test pit or trenches - Semi-direct method (Boring) - Indirect method of soil exploration - Geophysical methods of soil exploration – Foundations- Bearing capacity of soils - Introduction to foundation- Types of shallow foundation- Spread footings - Combined footings - Strap footing -Types of deep foundation - Pile foundation- Pier foundation- Well foundation-Masonry- Introduction to masonry -Terms used in masonry- Terms used in masonry- Functions of masonry -Brick masonry- Introduction to brick masonry - Types of bond in brick masonry-English bond- Flemish bond- Requirements and characteristics of brick masonry- Comparison of stone and brick masonry - Stone masonry - Introduction to stone masonry - Classification of stone masonry- Ashlar masonry-Rubble masonry- Course rubble and dry rubble masonry-Miscellaneous types- Joints in stone masonry - Composite masonry- Introduction to composite masonry-Stone composite masonry- Brick stone composite masonry-Cement concrete masonry- Hollow clay tile masonry-Reinforced brick masonry - Types of walls– wall-Classification of wall- Load bearing wall-Non load bearing wall-Partition wall- Introduction to partition walls-Brick partitions-Concrete partitions-Glass partitions-Timber partitions- Wooden wool and straw board partitions-Asbestos cement board and plaster board partitions-Cavity wall -Introduction to cavity walls - Cavity wall at foundation level - Cavity wall at eaves or parapet level - Cavity wall at openings - Construction of cavity wall
Lintels - Introduction to lintels - Types of lintels -Balconies, chejja and canopy – Balconies –Chejja – Canopy–Arches - Introduction to arches- Technical terms used in arches- Types of arches-Types of arches based on shape- Types of arches based on number of centers- Types of arches based on workmanship and construction materials-Floors and flooring material-Introduction to floors-Components of floorings-Types of floors-Materials for construction of floors- Types of flooring based on materials- Cladding of tiles-Roofs and roofing material - Introduction to roof- Elements of roof- Types of roof-Pitched roof and its types- Flat roof and its types- Curved roof-Roofing materials
Doors - Introduction to doors- Technical terms in doors- Size of doors- Types of door-Types of door based on material-Types of door based on arrangement of components-Types of door based on method of construction- Types of door based on working operations-Windows and ventilators-Introduction to windows-Size of window as per IS-Types of windows-Introduction to ventilators- Types of ventilators-Stairs-Introduction to staircase- Components of staircase- Requirements of good staircase- Types of stairs-Geometric design of RCC doglegged stairs-Lift and Escalator-Lifts or elevators- Types of lifts-Ramps-Escalators-Temporary structures-Introduction to formwork-Indian standard on formwork-Formwork for structural elements- Shoring- Types of shoring-Underpinning-Pit and pile method-Scaffolding-Types of scaffolding
Plastering- Types of mortar for plastering- Terminology used in plastering-Methods of plastering-Preparation of background- Two coat cement mortar plastering-Three coat cement mortar plastering-Plaster on lath-Types of plaster finishes-Stucco plastering-Defects in plastering-Damp proofing-Introduction to damp proofing-Causes of dampness- Effects of dampness -Methods of prevention of dampness in building-Materials for damp proofing-Pointing-Method of pointing - Types of pointing -Paints- Paints and painting-Characteristics of ideal paint- Constituents of paints- Classification of paint-Painting on plastered wall-Painting on wood work-Painting on metal surface- Defects in painting-Anti-termite treatment- Introduction to termites - Pre-construction treatment - Post-construction treatment
Energy efficient and disasters resistant buildings- Energy efficient buildings- Principles of energy efficient buildings- Introduction to disaster resistant design-Requirements of earthquake design- Reduction of earthquake effects in buildings-Ventilation-Introduction to ventilation-Requirements of ventilation-Natural ventilation-Mechanical ventilation-Air conditioning-Introduction to air conditioning-Terminology in air conditioning -Types of air conditioning-Human comfort conditions- Systems of air conditioning-Essentials of air conditioning-Cost effective buildings-Introduction to cost effective buildings- Factors affecting construction cost -Effective construction materials- Ferrocement-Use of industrial waste in buildings-Use of agricultural waste in buildings-Fire protection- Introduction to fire protection- Fire hazards-General fire safety requirements of building- Fire resistant construction- Fire alarms and fire extinguishing equipments.
