DI03006011 · Semester 3 · 5G scheme
Construction Technology
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI03006011. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Construct Technology
- Classification of various types of civil engineering Structures.
- Cross section of wall showing all component of residential Building.
- Function of Various component of Building.
- Difference between Load Bearing & Framed Structure
Unit 2: Foundation
- Definition ,Purpose and Classification of Foundation
- Difference between Shallow & Deep Foundation.
- Selection of the suitable type of foundation for required structure as per situation.
- Purpose, Features, Procedure and advantages of under reamed pile.
- Foundations in black cotton soil and loose soils.
- Timbering in trenches
- Procedure of Setting out of foundation layout
- Failure of foundation and its remedial measures.
Unit 3: Building Construction & Building items
- Size, Material, Technical term , Types of Bond and Joints in masonry, Procedure ,Tools used ,Principle of Masonry work ,Advantages –disadvantages for the Brick and Stone masonry
- Definition, Ingredients ,Grade , W/C Ratio, Production of Concrete, types of Special Concrete, Quality control of Concrete
- Definition, Purpose, Technical terms and types of Scaffolding, Form work and centering and its selection as per situation.
- Definition, purpose, types, tools and material used , Procedure and its suitability for Plastering & Pointing.
- Definition, sources of Dampness and ill effects, Material and Methods used for Damp Proof Course (DPC)
- Anti Termite Treatment Procedure
- Purpose, Types and Material used for Construction Joints.
- Importance, Material, Methods and Machineries used in Grouting and guniting (shotcrete).
- Various Types of fitting Accessories, Tools and Laying procedure for house hold Plumbing and Electrification.
Unit 4: Construction Machineries
- Purpose and Necessity of construction Machineries.
- Important factor affecting selection of Construction Machineries.
- Classify the different types of Construction.
- Feature, working procedure, output and suitability in construction for machineries used for work Like Excavating, Earth Moving, Hoisting, Transportation for short & long distance, Compaction , Concrete production Batch mix Plant , Bitumen hot mix plant, Aggregate Production Plant etc.
Unit 5: Building Maintenance & Safety Measures
- Causes of failure of structures
- Purpose and Necessity of Building Maintenance.
- Types of Maintenance work
- Maintenance report & its estimate
- Procedure for the maintenance work for Repairing of Plaster work, Replacing old door/window frame by new frame
- Importance of Safety in construction.
- Causes of accidents in construction work.
- Safety Equipments used in Construction works, its function, Feature and specification.
- Classify the damages due to accidents in construction.
- Safety Precautions taken for the works like Safety measure during Excavation work, Safety measures for Demolition of building, Safety measures for erection of concrete framed structure, Safety measure during masonry work.
Unit 6: Recent Advancement in Construction Technology
- Importance of Technologies used in Construction Industries.
- Benefits of using Technologies in Construction.
- The use ,Feature and limitation of the Technology like 3 D Printing in construction ,Robotics and Automation ,Drones for surveying and Monitoring, Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR),Wearable Technology, Modular and Prefabricated Construction ,Green Building Technology.
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Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Construction Technology (DI03006011) - Civil Engineering, Semester 3