Building Material And Construction by S S Bhavikatti
Book Summary:
Building Technology involves selecting suitable materials and carrying out building construction neatly. This book comprehensibly covers all aspects of the subject and is written as per the requirements of civil engineering diploma students of West Bengal. The text is presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language. It is amply supported by figures and tables.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Civil Engineering Students.
Table of Contents:
UNIT 1 BUILDING COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS
Chapter 1 Building Components and Type of Structures
Chapter 2 Stones as Masonry Material
Chapter 3 Bricks
Chapter 4 Mortars
Chapter 5 Timber and Timber Based Materials
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Materials
UNIT 2 CONSTRUCTION OF SUB-STRUCTURE
Chapter 7 Job Layout
Chapter 8 Earth Work for Foundations
Chapter 9 Foundation
UNIT 3 CONSTRUCTION OF SUPER-STRUCTURE
Chapter 10 Stone Masonry
Chapter 11 Brick Masonry
Chapter 12 Doors, Windows and Ventilators
Chapter 13 Vertical Communication
Chapter 14 Scaffolding and Shoring
UNIT 4 BUILDING FINISHES
Chapter 15 Floors and Flooring
Chapter 16 Roofs
Chapter 17 Water Proofing Treatment
Chapter 18 Termite Proofing
Chapter 19 Damp Proofing