Construction Materials and Technology

CE25201:

Construction Materials and Technology

Course Objectives:

• To impart fundamental knowledge of traditional and modern building materials used in construction.

• To introduce methods of construction such as masonry, formwork, scaffolding,

plastering, and joints.

Stones, Bricks and Concrete Blocks: Stone as building material, Criteria for selection, Tests on stones, Deterioration and preservation of stonework. Bricks, Classification, Manufacturing of clay bricks, Tests on bricks, Compressive strength, Water absorption, Efflorescence, Bricks for special uses, Refractory bricks. Concrete blocks, Types, Hollow and solid blocks, Lightweight concrete blocks, Applications.

Activities: Visit to brick / block manufacturing plant.

Lime, Cement, Aggregates and Mortar: Types, Preparation of lime mortar, Applications. Cement, Ingredients, Manufacturing process, Types and grades, Properties: hydration, compressive and tensile strength, soundness, consistency, setting time. Fine aggregates, River sand, crushed stone sand (M and P-Sand), Properties. Coarse aggregates, Crushing strength, impact strength, flakiness and elongation index, abrasion resistance, Grading. Mortar, Cement and lime mortars, Uses and proportions.

Activities: Virtual Demonstration of Cement Manufacturing.

Timber, Metals and Other Materials: Timber, Market forms, Industrial timber, Plywood, Laminated panels. Metals, Steel, Aluminum, Composition, properties, Market forms, Mechanical treatment, Aluminum composite panels. Surface finishes, Paints, Varnishes, Distempers, Bituminous products. Sealants for joints, Insulating materials, Acoustic and thermal insulation, Fire protection, Damp proofing, Ventilation, Air conditioning.

Construction Technology and Construction Practices: Masonry construction, Brick and stone masonry. Formwork, Centering, shuttering, Scaffolding, Shoring, Underpinning. Construction joints, Contraction, construction and expansion joints. Plastering, Pointing, Cavity and diaphragm walls.

Activities: Virtual Demonstration of different types of masonry works.

Advanced Materials: Advanced materials, Glass, Solar Panels - Ceramics, Clay products, Refractories, Fibre reinforced plastics, Fibre textiles, Geomembranes, Geotextiles. Composite materials, Types, Laminar composites, Applications in construction.

Activities: Visit to Construction sites, virtual demonstration of FRP.

Construction Equipment and Planning: Construction equipment, Selection for earthwork, concreting, material handling, dewatering and pumping. Construction planning.

Activities: Case Study in Concrete Mixing Plan. 

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 40%, End Semester Examinations: 60% 

Assessment Methodology: Quiz (10%), Assignments (40%) and Internal Examinations (50%)

References:

1. Varghese, P. C. (2015). Building materials. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

2. Arora, S. P., & Bindra, S. P. (2013). Building construction. Dhanpat Rai Publications.

3. Punmia, B. C. (2008). Building construction. Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

4. Peurifoy, R. L., Schexnayder, C. J., Shapira, A., & Schmitt, R. (2011). Construction planning, equipment and methods. Tata McGraw-Hill.

5. Srinath, L. S. (2001). PERT and CPM: Principles and applications. Affiliated East- West Press.

6. Rangwala, S. C. (2017). Building materials. Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.