Building Technology Course

Pokhara University

Faculty of Science and Technology

Course No.: ARC 150 (2 Credits)

Course title: Building Technology (2-0-2)

Nature of the course: Theory & Practical

Total lectures: 30 hrs

Level: Bachelor

Program: BE

Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to design, construct, and manage building projects. Students will learn about various construction materials, techniques, and technologies. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and field trips, students will gain practical experience and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

General Objectives

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of building technology and construction practices.
To develop students' ability to analyze, design, and manage building technology.
To enable students to evaluate and select appropriate construction materials, techniques, and technologies.

Contents in Detail

Specific Objectives

Describe the concept of Building sub-structures and technology.

Unit I: Foundations and Basements (4 hrs)

Introduction to building components, Function of Foundation and Essential requirements a Foundation.
Types of Foundation, Site investigation, and methods of site exploration.
Some common problems with existing foundations and their remedies.
Retaining properties and methods of waterproofing of the basement.
Damp proof Course.
Earthquake effects on foundation.

Unit II: Masonry (3 hrs)

Types of Masonry.
Brick masonry and Block masonry (Types and Specification).
Bonds in Brick.
Types of Brick wall.
Stone masonry (Types and Specification).
Composite masonry.

Unit III: Floors, Vertical Transportation and Roof (4 hrs)

Floors and its types.
Different types of vertical transportation (ladder, ramps, Lift, and escalators).
Stair and its elements.
Essential requirements and Types of staircase.
Roof and types of roof.
Timber roofs (Single roof, Double roof, and triple roof).
Steel trusses and their components.
Roof coverings (Types and construction detail).

Unit IV: Openings (2 hrs)

Doors: Types of door and details.
Windows: Types of windows and details.
Ventilators: Types of ventilators and details.
Hardwares for doors, windows, and ventilators.
Lintels and Arches (Types and details).

Unit V: Joints (3 hrs)

Types of joints: expansion joint, Contraction joints, Construction joints, Sliding joins and Isolation joints.
Treatment and detailing of joints at the roof level.
Treatment and detailing of joints at the floor level.
Treatment and joints in external walls.
Treatment and joints in Shear wall.

Unit VI: Temporary Construction (3 hrs)

Scaffolding: Types of scaffolds and details.
Timbering for excavations and trenches.
Formworks for reinforced concrete construction.
Shoring: horizontal, slant and vertical shores.

Unit VII: Cladding and External finishing (3 hrs)

Cladding for load-bearing and framed structures.
Brick and stone facing.
Cladding in concrete panels and their construction details.
Plastering, punning, and pointing.
Properties and application of paints.

Unit VIII: Internal Finishing (2 hrs)

Partitions: types, functions and methods of construction.
Mobile partitions (Details).
Suspended and false ceilings: types, functions and methods of construction.

Unit IX: Water Supply and Drainage (4 hrs)

Mains of water supply: storage and distribution system.
Hot water supply.
Drainage of sewage and waste.
Rainwater pipes and gutters.
Septic tanks and Soak pit.
Rainwater harvesting.

Unit X: Electrical Services (2 hrs)

Residential and commercial requirements.
General principles.
Wiring system.
Trunkings, busbars, and ducts for electrical distribution.
Safety precautions.
Intake structures and provisions.

Tutorials

Tutorials will provide basic calculations relevant to the content covered in lectures.

Hands-on Project Work (15 hours for a group of maximum 24 students)

The students will be required to conduct a project work that involves observing building technology in real buildings, drawing technical details, and providing comments on the functioning principles. That may include but not limited to the following contents:

Plans, elevations, and sections of the building
Trench plan and footing detail, Doors and window detail
Details of basement waterproofing, Construction details of the roof
Water supply and drainage system, including septic tank and soak pit
Staircase plan and section, Treatment of expansion joints

Evaluation System and Students’ Responsibilities

Evaluation System

The internal evaluation of a student may consist of assignments, attendance, term-exams, lab reports, and projects, etc. The tabular presentation of the internal evaluation is as follows:

Internal Evaluation	Weight	Marks
Theory	30%	Semester End: 50%
Attendance & Class Participation	10%
Assignments	20%
Presentations/Quizzes	10%
Internal Assessment	60%
Practical	20%
Attendance & Class Participation	10%
Lab Report/Project Report	20%
Practical Exam/Project Work	40%
Viva	30%
Total Internal		50

Full Marks: 50 + 50 = 100

Student’s Responsibilities

To be eligible for the Semester End Examination, students must obtain a minimum of 45% marks in internal assessment and practical evaluation, with 80% attendance in class. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) status. It is recommended that students attend all classes, exams, and complete assignments on time to fulfill the course requirements.

Prescribed Books and References

Text Books

Chudley, R. (1987). Construction Technology, Longman Scientific and Technical, Harlow, England
Punmia, B.C., Jain, Ashok K. & Jain, ArunK. (2008), Building Construction, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

References

Reid, E. Understanding Buildings, MIT Press.
Olin, H.B. Construction Principles, Methods and Materials
Ching, F.D.K. Building Construction Illustrated
Kumar, S. (2010). Building Construction, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.
Singh G. (2010). Building Construction, Standard Book House, New Delhi.

1)Surveying 1:Surveying Syallabus

2)Strength of Materials : Strength of Materials Syallabus
3)Probability & Stastics : Probability and Stastics Syallabus

4)Calculas 2 (Integral Calculas ): Calculas 2 Syallabus

5)Building Technology: Building Technology

6)Fluid Mecanics : Fluid Mecanics

Building Technology Syallabus