UNIT I: CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Traditional Materials
.1 Stones
.2 Bricks
”Types of Bricks
”Properties of Bricks
”Tests on Bricks
”Classification of Bricks Based on-their Quality
.3 Lime
”Types of Limes and their Properties
”Tests on Limestones
”Uses of Lime
.4 Cement
”Types of Cement
”Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement
”Physical Tests on Cement
”Uses of Cement
.5 Timber
”Classification of Timber
”Properties of Timber
”Seasoning of Timber
”Defects in Timber
”Preservation of Timber
”Uses of Timber
Mortars
2.1 Sand
2.2 Cement Mortar
2.3 Lime Mortar
2.4 Mud Mortar
2.5 Special Mortar
2.6 Tests on Mortar
Concrete
3.1 Plain Concrete
”Functions of Various Ingredients
”Preparing and Placing of Concrete
”Curing of Concrete
”Properties of Concrete
”Properties of Green Concrete
”Properties of Hardened Concrete
”Tests on Concrete
”Desirable Properties of Concrete
”Uses of Concrete
3.2 Reinforced Cement Concrete (R.C.C.)
3.3 Reinforced Brick Concrete (RBC)
3.4 Prestressed Concrete (PSC)
3.5 Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
3.6 Cellular Concrete
3.7 Ferro-Cement
Metals As Building Materials
4.1 Ferrous Metals
4.2 Aluminium
4.3 Copper
Miscellaneous Building Materials
5.1 Glass
5.2 Plastics
5.3 Bitumen
5.4 Asbestos
5.5 Paints
5.6 Distempers
5.7 Varnishes
5.8 Solid and Hollow Concrete Blocks
5.9 Roofing and Flooring Tiles
UNIT II: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Building Planning
6.1 Elements of a Building
6.2 Basic Requirements of a Building
6.3 Planning
6.4 Planning Suitable Orientation
6.5 Planning for Energy Efficiency
6.6 Planning for Suitable Utility
6.7 Planning for Meeting Other Requirements
Foundations
7.1 Dimensions of Foundation
7.2 Conventional Spread Footings
7.3 R.C.C. Footings
7.4 Grillage Footing
7.5 Arch Foundation
7.6 Pile Foundations
7.7 Foundations in Black Cotton Soil
Super Structures
8.1 Types of Super Structures Based on the Method of Load Transfer
8.2 Walls
8.3 Stone Masonry
8.4 Brick Masonry
8.5 Plastering
8.6 Pointing
8.7 Flooring
8.8 Roof
8.9 Doors and Windows
8.10 Lintels
8.11 Stairs
Dampness and Its Prevention
9.1 Causes of Dampness
9.2 Ill-Effects of Dampness
9.3 Requirements of an Ideal Material for Damp Proofing
9.4 Materials for Damp Proofing
9.5 Methods of Damp Proofing
Cost Effective Construction Techniques In Mass Housing Schemes
0.1 Minimum Standards
0.2 Approach to Cost Effective Mass Housing Schemes
0.3 Cost Effective Construction Techniques
UNIT III: SURVEYING
Introduction to Surveying
1.1 Object and Uses of Surveying
1.2 Primary Divisions in Surveying
1.3 Fundamental Principles of Surveying
1.4 Classification of Surveying
1.5 Plans and Maps
1.6 Scales
1.7 Types of Graphical Scales
1.8 Units of Measurements
Linear Measurements and Chain Surveying
2.1 Methods of Linear Measurements
2.2 Instruments used in Chaining
2.3 Chain Surveying
2.4 Ranging
2.5 Obstacles in Chaining
2.6 Errors in Chaining
2.7 Tape Corrections
2.8 Conventional Symbols
Compass Surveying
3.1 Types of Compass
3.2 Method of Using a Compass
3.3 Bearing
3.4 Whole Circle Bearing and Reduced Bearing
3.5 Computation of Angles
3.6 Declination and DIP
3.7 Local Attraction
3.8 Chain and Compass Surveying Field Work
Plane Table Surveying
4.1 Plane Table and its Accessories
4.2 Working Operations
4.3 Methods of Plane Tabling
4.4 Errors in Plane Table Surveying
4.5 Advantages and Limitations of Plane Table Survey
Level And Levelling
5.1 Object and Uses of Levelling
5.2 Terms Used in Levelling
5.3 Levelling Instruments
5.4 Levelling Staff
5.5 Methods of Levelling
5.6 Terms Used in Direct Method of Levelling
5.7 Temporary Adjustments of a Level
5.8 Types of Direct Levelling
Modern Tools of Surveying
6.1 Theodolite
6.2 Electromagnetic Distance Measuring Instruments
6.3 Total Station
6.4 Global Positioning System
UNIT IV: Mapping and Sensing
Mapping And Contouring
7.1 Mapping
7.2 Contours
7.3 Methods of Contouring
Areas and Volumes
8.1 Computation of Areas from Field Notes
8.2 Computing Areas from Maps
8.3 Computation of Volumes
Remote Sensing and Its Applications
9.1 Remote sensing
9.2 Geographical Information System (GIS)
UNIT V: DISASTER RESISTANT BUILDING
20.1 Earthquakes Resistant Buildings
20.2 Types of Earthquakes
20.3 Terminology
20.4 Magnitude and Intensity
20.5 Seismograph
20.6 I.S: Codes on Earthquake Resistant Building Design
20.7 Improving Earthquake Resistance of Small Buildings
20.8 Improving Earthquake Resistance of Tall Buildings
20.9 Cyclone Resistant Buildings
20.10 Fire Resistant Building
Disaster Management and Planning
21.1 Disaster Prevention Strategy
21.2 Early Warning System
21.3 Disaster Preparedness
21.4 Disaster Mitigation
21.5 Disaster Rescue and Relief Measures
21.6 Disaster Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
Indian Standard Codes
22.1 IS Codes for Building Design
22.2 IS Codes for Building Materials and Construction