AI6703 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ESTIMATION AND COSTING (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AI6703 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ESTIMATION AND COSTING (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AI6703	CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ESTIMATION AND COSTING	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce students to various materials commonly used in civil engineering construction and their properties.
• To provide the student with the ability to estimate the quantities of item of works involved in different constructions and also to prepare reports for estimation of various items.

UNIT I	STONES AND BRICKS	9

Classification of rocks - Characteristics of Stones -Testing of Stones-Manufacture of Bricks - Moulding - Drying and Burning of bricks-Properties of good Brick -Classification of bricks -Clay Products-Ceramics - Tiles - Earthenware and Stoneware and uses

UNIT II	LIME AND CEMENT	9

Lime- Natural Sources -Types of lime – Calcination-Cement -Raw materials – Water Cement Ratio- Manufacture of Portland Cement Wet and Dry process-Standard Specifications- Storage of cement-Timber – Definition - Defects in timber-Qualities of good timber

UNIT III	BRICK AND STONE MASONRY	10

Concept of Foundation -Factors affecting Selection of Foundations -Types of soils-Subsurface Investigations -Bearing Capacity of soil -Testing &Improving Bearing Capacity of soil- Types of Foundations-Piles - Foundation in Black Cotton soil-Site Selection - Design of Foundation - General principles - precautions in brick masonry -Stone Masonry -Comparison between Brick and Stone Masonry -Classification -General Principles and Precautions in Stone Masonry – Specification

UNIT IV	CONCRETE, TIMBER AND OTHER MATERIALS	9

Concrete – Ingredients – Manufacturing Process –Properties of fresh concrete – Slump – Flow and compaction Factor – Properties of hardened concrete –Tests – Mix specification – Mix proportioning – BIS method – High Strength Concrete and HPC – Self compacting Concrete – Other types of Concrete – Durability of Concrete - Timber – Market forms – Industrial timber– Plywood – Veneer – Thermacole – Panels of laminates – Steel – Aluminum and Other Metallic Materials – Composition – Aluminium composite panel – Uses – Market forms – Mechanical treatment – Paints – Varnishes – Distempers – Bitumens.

UNIT V	ESTIMATING AND COSTING	8

PWD schedule of rates – data sheet – detailed estimate – abstract estimate - preparation of estimate.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: On completion of this course the students will be able to

• compare the properties of most common and advanced building materials.
• understand the typical and potential applications of these materials
• understand the relationship between material properties and structural form
• understand the importance of experimental verification of material properties.
• estimate the material quantities, prepare a bill of quantities, make specifications and prepare tender documents. Student shall be able to prepare value estimates.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Deodhar, S.V. and Singhal, 2001. Civil engineering materials. Khanna publishers, 2B, Nath market, Naisark, Delhi -6.
2. Varghese.P.C, "Building Materials", PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
3. Rangwala. S.C., 1991. Estimating and costing. Charotar book stall, station road, Anand.

REFERENCES:

1. Deodhar, S.V. and Singhal, 2001. Civil engineering materials. Khanna publishers, 2B, Nath Market, Naisark, Delhi -6.
2. Handoo, B.L. and Mahajan,V.M., 1995. Civil engineering materials. Sathyaprakasam, 16/7698, New market, New Rohtak road, New Delhi-5.
3. Datta. B.N, 2002. Estimation and costing. Published by the Author, Tagore Palli, Motilal Bose road, Lucknow -1.