CLE1007 Construction Materials and Techniques

L T P J C
Pre-Requisite: None 2 0 0 4 3

Modules Topics L Hrs SLO

1 Introduction Civil Engineering
Role of Civil Engineers in Society; Outstanding accomplishments of the 3 3,
profession; Future trends. Techno-economic considerations
2 Materials & its Properties
Physical and Mechanical properties of construction materials - commonly
used types of stones - Tests for stones, road aggregates and concrete 1, 2,3,
8
aggregates, properties of sand, BIS specification for testing of aggregates 9, 11,
Bricks Properties and testing methods for Bricks, Recycled Aggregates- 17, 18
Cement-Cement Manufacturing -wet and dry processes, constituents and
constitution, properties - Types of cement Testing of Cement
3 Modern Construction Materials
Modern materials Neoprene, thermocole, decorative panels and 1, 3, 4,
4
laminates, architectural glass and ceramics, ferrocement, PVC, polymer base 17, 18
materials, fibre reinforced plastics.
4 Roofing Materials
Structural Steel and Aluminium Roofing Material Physical descriptions 1, 3, 4,
4
of asbestos sheets, GI sheets, tubes and light weight roofing materials - 17, 18
Timber - Types, Seasoning and various products
5 Prefabricated Construction
Prefabricated panels and structures production, transportation and
erection of structures- Types of projects; Stages of projects; Participants in
1,2, 3,
projects and their role; Techno-economic considerations; Project failures 4
17, 18
and their causes
(Case studies, filed / site visit, Expert lecture/ training and latest
technology towards course)
6 Construction Components
Principles of construction Selection of suitable type of masonry
Reinforced brick work Stone masonry Hollow block masonry - 1, 2,
4
Pointing and Plastering- its purpose Damp proof Course (DPC)- Anti- 4,7,9
termite measures and treatments-Construction Joints- need and materials
used
7 Scaffolding
1, 2,
Types of scaffolding and centering-its suitability as per situations and the 3
4,7,9
type of structures.
Total Lecture Hours
30
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Field visit, Min of 2 lectures
by industry experts.

TextBooks:
1. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (2013) Fundamentals of Building Construction; Materials and Methods, Willey
Publications.
Reference Books:

1. Arora.S.P & Bindra.S.P. (2002), Building Construction.

2. Shetty, M.S (2002), Concrete Technology, S. Chand & Company Ltd.
3. S.C. Rangwala (2002), Building Materials, Charotar Publishing House.
4. A.R. Santhakumar (2006), Concrete Technology, Oxford Publishing (Higher Education).
5. B.C.Punmia (2005) (Tenth Edition), Building construction, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
6. Ken Ward-Harvey (2009)(fourth edition), Fundamental building materials, Universal Publisher.
7. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (2014) (Sixth Edition), Fundamental building materials, John Wiley & Sons
inc (Publisher).

Project Titles 60hrs

1. Influences of properties on applications by experimental studies.

2. Identifying the parameters influencing the strength of the materials.
3. State of the Art Review on application of materials in the construction.
4. Identifying the sources and its feasibility of manufacturing through literature.
5. Project using recycled materials in the construction.
6. Concrete making with different types of coarse and fine aggregates.
7. Study on properties of cement mortar
8. Influence of size of fine aggregate in the engineering properties of cement mortar
9. Experimental study on Mortar with various types of cements
10. Condition assessment of construction using Repair techniques
11. Crack repairing and assessment of its functionality
12. Collection of modern construction materials and conducting cost analysis.
13. Identifying the materials to impart Zero energy.