Building Construction, 1/e

S S Bhavikatti 9789325960794 368 pages Paperback 6.75 x 9.5 inches 250.00

Building Construction covers the entire process of building construction in detail, from the stage of planning and foundation building to the finishing stages like plastering, painting, electricity supply and woodwork. Each of the basic components of a building are covered separately, including doors, windows, floors, roof, walls, partitions, as are the basic finishing works like plumbing, damp-proofing, ventilation, air conditioning and so on. Essential features of construction like acoustics, fire-resistance and earthquake-resistant design are also covered. In keeping with contemporary needs, the book also includes a chapter on the environmental impact of a building and how to make it green. The text, presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language, is amply supported by figures and tables. Together with its companion volume, Building Materials, the book will meet the academic requirements of degree, as well as diploma courses in civil engineering and architecture.

Heading Introduction Building Planning Foundations Stone Masonry Brick Masonry Concrete Block Masonry and Composite Masonry

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Partitions and Cavity Walls Doors, Windows and Ventilators Lintels and Arches Floor and Flooring Roof Stairs and Lifts Contents Plastering and Pointing Painting and other Decorative Finishes Cement Concrete Works Temporary Works Plumbing Services Electricity Supply Damp-proofing and waterproofing Anti-termite Treatment Acoustics of a Building Fire-resistant Construction Maintenance of Buildings Equipment for Building Construction Mass Housing Schemes and Cost-effective Construction Techniques Green Buildings Planning and Management of Construction Projects

Comprehensive coverage of the syllabi of various universities and engineering colleges all over India Key Features Covers every aspect of building construction, as per contemporary practices and latest Indian Standard recommendations Simple, precise explanations Text sufficiently illustrated by figures and tables S S Bhavikatti is currently Emeritus Professor at BVB College of Engineering and Technology Hubli. He completed his

graduation from Karnataka University in 1963, ME from IIT Roorkee in 1967, and Ph.D. from IIT Delhi in 1977. He served NITK About the Author(s) Surathkal from 1963 to 2001, SDMCET Dharwad from 2001 to 2005, and RYMEC Bellary from 2005 to 2007. He is an experienced teacher and best selling author with 40 books to his credit. He has guided 70 students for their M.Tech dissertation and 6 candidates for their Ph.D. He is member of many national and international committees.