DI05006061 · Semester 5 · 5G scheme
Building Services
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI05006061. Independent material — not issued by the university.
Materials
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The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to building services
- Introduction: Introduction to building services, Classification of buildings as per national building code, Objective and use of building services, Functional requirements of building. Different types of building services and selection of building services.
- Plumbing Terminology and fixtures: Importance of plumbing, Terms used in plumbing Different types of plumbing fixtures, valves, shapes/ sizes, capacities, Suitable situation. Use of Water sensors for overhead tanks, Centralized RO system, drinking water cooler system
- Hot water supply system: Introduction, Requirements, Types, Safety Features, Centralised hot water System.
- Domestic pipe gas supply - introduction, component parts layout of domestic pipe Gas supply ,advantages and disadvantages
Unit 2: Electrical Services in buildings
- Electrical Services: electrical services in the building: Technical terms and symbols for electrical installations and Accessories of wiring. Systems of wiring like wooden casing, cleat wiring, CTS wiring, conduit wiring, Types of insulation, Electrical layout for residence, small work shop, show room, school building, etc.
- Types of light control : (Manual switch, Remote switch, Timer switch and Photo-electric cell switch), Door Bells- Concept, Locations, Types, Need, Applications, Lightning arrester-definition, Uses, Location
- Smart Home: Uses, Smart Electrical Appliances, Smart Security systems, Smart Building Technologies. Charging points for e-vehicles
Unit 3: Mechanical Services in Buildings
- Introduction of mechanical services,
- Lift: Definition, Types of Lifts, Design Considerations, Location, Sizes, Component parts- Lift Well, Travel, Pit, Hoist Way, Machine, Buffer, Door Locks, Suspended Rope, Lift Car, Landing Door, Call Indicators, Call Push
- Elevators & Escalators: Different types of elevators and Escalators, Freight elevators, Passenger elevators, Hospital elevators, Uses of different types of elevators Escalators.
- Dumbwaiters: Different types of Dumbwaiters, Uses of different types of Dumbwaiters.
- HVAC: Overview of HVAC system for building and centralized water- cooling system, Purpose, Principles, Temperature Control, Air Velocity Control, Humidity Control, Air Distribution system, Cleaners, Filters, Spray washers, Electric precipitators
Unit 4: Fire Protection, Acoustic and Sound Insulations
- Introduction to Fire Safety Definition and importance of fire safety Causes and consequences of fire incident, Fire prevention safety measures in buildings- Fire detectors (smoke/heat), manual pull stations, Fire alarm control panel, alarm system audible & visual alarms, Fire suppression systems (sprinklers)
- Fire Safety Equipment and Systems -Types of fire extinguishers (foam, gas suppression) and their applications, fire balls, Fire hoses, hydrants, and pumps, Emergency Response and Evacuation
- Fire Safety Regulations and Standards-National Building Code of India (NBC) fire safety norms, Fire safety rules in residential, and Public buildings
- Requirement of good Acoustic, Various sound absolvent, Factors to be followed for noise control in residential building
Unit 5: Miscellaneous Services & Green Buildings Provision
- Natural and artificial lighting: principles and factors, Arrangement of luminaries, Distribution of illumination, Utilization factors, Necessity of Ventilation Types - Natural and Mechanical Factors to be considered in the design of Ventilation
- Rain Water Harvesting System: Components of a RWH system (Catchments, gutters, conduits, filters, Storage facility, Recharge structures etc.), Advantage, Application, potential and factors affecting, planning, designing, construction and maintenance of RWH for residential building
- Grey water-introduction, Constitutes, Application Management and Distribution Pattern.
- Rooftop Solar PV Power plant: Overview of Solar PV Technology, overview of Rooftop Solar Sector in India, type of Rooftop Solar PV Power Plants and operating principles.
- Concept of SWH (Solar water heating): Component parts of various system of SWH (heat transfer, propulsion, passive direct system, active direct system), Layout, design principles, specification, installation and maintenance
- Surveillance system : Introduction of Domestic surveillance system Uses of IOT in building services
About this course
The building services encompass a wide range of systems, including Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering services. They are essential for various types of buildings, such as residential, industrial, high-rise, hotels, motels, and monumental structures; and they ensure the efficient and effective operation of buildings for their intended purposes No building can be effectively utilized without these services. Building services are the systems installed in buildings to make them comfortable, functional, efficient and safe. They can include Plumbing, lighting, fire safety, IOT (Internet of Things), and so on. Building Services Engineers are the people who make this happen. The knowledge of building services is necessary to maintain the functional requirements of the building by a Civil technologists. As buildings are becoming more complex and more modern, it is essential to include the same in the Civil Engineering curriculum. This course is designed to enhance the skills of diploma students in the domain of building services.