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Course

Course Code Name of the Course LT P Credits


Type
DC CEC203 Building Materials, Construction and Management 31 0 11
Course Objective
The objective of the course is to understand the properties, behaviour and the use of suitable construction
materials, building estimation and management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
● Understand the basic properties, select suitable materials for buildings,
● Adopt suitable construction techniques,
● Estimation and management.

Unit Lecture
Topics to be Covered Learning
No. Hours
Outcome
[L+T]

1. Construction Materials: 16L+4T Understanding the basic


Introduction; Cement: Composition and properties, properties and select the
Aggregate: classification and characteristics; Concrete: suitable building materials
classification, production, proportioning and mix design, for different construction
quality control, mechanical and durability properties, purposes.
destructive and non-destructive tests; Mortar: classification
and characteristics; Ferrous Metals: types of steel and civil
engineering application.

Building Construction /Techniques: Understand the different


2. Foundations: function and classifications; Brick masonry; 10L+2T construction procedures and
Wall, doors and windows; Stairs; Floors; Roofs; Lintels and techniques.
arches; Plastering and painting; Formwork.

3. Estimation and Costing: 6L+6T Able to estimate the building


Introduction; Methods of estimation; Estimation of buildings, structures and perform rate
Schedule of rates; Rate analysis analysis.

4. Construction Planning and Management: 10L+2T Gain exposure to


Critical path method (CPM); Programme evaluation and review construction planning and
technique (PERT) - network techniques breakdown structures, management.
classification of activities, rules for developing networks,
network development, network analysis, critical activities and
critical path - cost optimization; Usage of different construction
equipment

Text Books:
1. Varghese, P.C., (2015). Building Materials, 2nd Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Arrora, S.P. and Bindra, S.P. The Text Book of Building Construction, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Co
Pvt Ltd
3. Dutta, B.N., Estimation and Costing, UBS Publishers' Distributors Ltd.
4. Patrick, C. (2012). Construction Project Planning and Scheduling, Pearson Education India.
Reference Books:
1. Neville, A.M. and Brooks, J.J. (2010). Concrete Technology, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Pearson
Education.
2. Gambhir, M.L. and Jamwal, N. (2014). Building and Construction Materials: Testing and Quality
Control, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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