Notes for CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - CT by Ananya Parida

Introduction of various Civil Engineeringstructures, Functions of various components ofbuilding and other structures

Basic Building Components

Types Of Load

Foundation

Introduction, Construction activities, construction process, construction workers, construction estimating, construction estimate, construction schedule, productivity and mechanized construction, Quality and safety

Introduction, Important properties of concrete, Use of admixtures, formwork, shotcrete, lightweight and heavyweight concrete, ready-mix concrete, high performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, extreme weather concreting, prestressed concrete, under water concreting, curing of concrete, nondestructive testing of hardened concrete

Introduction, general consideration, plants for earthwork- tractor, bulldozer, ripper, scraper, face shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell etc., roller, plants for transportation, movement and handling- derrick, crane, hoist, concrete mixers and pumps

Plastering & pointing- its purpose,various types, construction procedures,advantages and disadvantages, suitabilityofeach, Damp proof course (DPC), Anti-termite measures and treatment, Construction joints-need and materialsused, Plumbing and electrification- various typesof fittings and laying procedure

Purpose, need, importance, methods, Causes and types of defects in buildings, Preparation of report on maintenance work, Remedial measures and executionprocedure of any one type of buildingmaintenance work, Importance of various Laws / Norms / Regulations / Acts for safety, Precautions and precautionary Measures, Post-accident procedures