UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BOE314BOE414

Building Science and Engineering

L-T-P3-1-0 Credits4 Session2023-24 TypeTheory
Appears in 78 semesters · 39 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE314) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE414)

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Syllabus

5 units
Unit1

Unit 1

Components of Building Various Components of Building: Foundation, Plinth, Column, Beam, Wall, Staircase, Lintel, Slab, Door, Window etc. Types of Buildings: Residential/ Commercial, Frame Structure/ Load Bearing. Building materials: Brick, Cement, Sand, Reinforcement, Stone, Tiles, Wood etc. Preparation of mortar and concrete. Use of waste as building material Bathroom Fittings: WC, Cistern, Wash Basin, Bib Cock, Pillar Cock, Shower, Mixer etc. Low cost housing, Acoustics in building, Rain Water Harvesting in building

Unit2

Unit 2

Orientation and Planning of Building Orientation and planning of building for energy saving, Energy efficient buildings and related building rating system in India:Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) and Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Rating System.

Unit3

Unit 3

Requirementof Drinking Water in Buildings Water resources, Water demand, Drinking water requirement, Drinking water characteristics: Organoleptic and Physical Parameters: Colour, Odour, pH, Total dissolved solids, General Parameters Concerning Substances Undesirable in Excessive Amounts: Fluoride, Free residual chlorine, Iron, Magnesium, Sulphate, Total alkalinity, Total hardness, Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances: Pesticides, Arsenic, Chromium, Parameters Concerning Radioactive Substances, Pesticide Residues Limits and Test Method, Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water: E. coli, Total coliform bacteria,Water Borne Diseases, Hygienic Practices, Controlling Water Borne Diseases

Unit4

Unit 4

Earthquake Zones and Safe Masonry Building Requirements Introduction to earthquake resistant buildings, Seismic Zonesin India, Importance factor of building, Earthquake resistant construction of masonry load bearing house, Separation Section, Crumple Section, Categories of buildings, Mortar, Walls, Masonry Bond, Openings in Bearing Walls, Separation of Adjoining Structures, General Principles: Lightness, Continuity of Construction, Projecting and Suspended Parts, Building Configuration, Seismic Strengthening Arrangements Recommended for Masonry Buildings, Band: Lintel band, Roof band, Gable band, Section and Reinforcement of Band, Vertical Steel Reinforcement in Masonry Walls

Unit5

Unit 5: Smart City Features

  • Smart city concept and necessity, features and elements, evolution of smart cities, urban characteristics, Integration of urban dimensions-Technological, Human, and Institutional, Introduction to Integrated Command and Control Centre, Applications managing various sensors (like Video Management System, Parking Management System, VMD Management System, ITMS, etc.), Applications catering to Civic Services to Citizens/Businesses like Building Permission
  • Management System, Birth/Death Record Management System, License Management System, Property Tax System, Water Billing System, etc. Applications for various city infrastructure monitoring/management like Hospital Management, School Education Management, Theatre/Open Space Management, City Bus Management, Street Light Management, etc. Applications for effective management of internal functions like Human Resource Management System, Asset Management System, Legal Case Management System, Finance, Project Systems, AI/Data Analytics, GIS based Visualization, Predictive Modeling
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand components of building.
  2. CO2Explain orientation and planning of building.
  3. CO3Explain drinking water parameters.
  4. CO4Understand safe masonry building construction requirements.
  5. CO5Explain the features of a smart city.

Text Books

  1. & References :
  2. Purushothama Raj, “Building Construction Materials & Techniques” Pearson Edu.
  3. PC Varghese, “Building Materials” PHI
  4. Rangwala, “Building Materials” Charotar Publishing House.
  5. Sushil Kumar, “Building Construction” Standard Publisher.
  6. BC Punmia, “Building Construction” Laxmi Publication
  7. Chudley, R. Greeno, Building Construction Handbook, Butterworth
  8. Green Building : Principles & Practices,Dr. Adv. HarshulSavla, Notion Press
  9. Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters- By: ArunKapur, SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
  10. Disaster management in India- By Rajendra Kumar Pandey, SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
  11. IS 10500: Drinking Water — Specification
  12. IS 4326: Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings — Code of Practice
  13. IS 1893 (Part-1): Criteria For Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures: General Provisions and Buildings
  14. https://beeindia.gov.in/en/programmesenergy-efficiency-in-buildings/star-rating-for-buildings
  15. https://www.commercialdesignindia.com/tags/green-building-code
  16. https://bis.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Booklet-Guide-for-Using-NBC-2016.pdf
  17. https://igbc.in/
  18. https://smartcities.gov.in/

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 18, 19 of the original AKTU PDF.

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