1

Functions of buildings and structure in general. Loads on buildings as per IS 875, IS 1893 and NBC. Functional requirements of buildings and necessity of byelaws.

2

2

Role of materials in construction

1 1/2

3

Concrete as a material, its ingredients and Concrete Production Process including prefabrication, modular coordination

3 1/2

4

Cement: Hydration of cement, Chemical reaction, Structure of cement paste, Consistency and setting. Lime and supplementary cementations materials.

2

5

Fresh Concrete: Role of aggregates and water in fresh concrete, workability Test for workability Role of admixtures, Segregation and bleeding.

4

6

Strength of concrete: Role of porosity, w/c ratio, Role of aggregate, aggregate –mortar interface, Tensile strength, Modulus of elasticity and their tests. NDT

6

7

Durability and long term performance of concrete, Role of mineral admixture, w/c ratio and cement content. Sulphate attack, corrosion of rebar etc, IS 456 requirements.

3

8

Cement, aggregate and water selection for concrete

2

9

Mix design of concrete

3

10

Bricks and mortar and their properties, brick and other masonry construction, Selection of bricks/masonry units and mortar for masonry. Requirements of walls and types of walls. Masonry design requirements as per IS 1905

6

11

Metals with reference to Structural Steel: Structure and its role in properties of steel. Strengthening mechanism in metals. Behaviour in service and corrosion. Uses of metals in civil engineering.

4

12

Plastics and Polymers in construction, admixture paints, sealants and adhesives. Water proofing materials

2

13

Timber and plywood and glasses

2

14

Typical roof construction and foundations, plastering pointing and damp proofing

2

Total

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