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4345004
Code: 4345004
Credits: 4
Semester 4
DS
Building Services
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Building Services Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Building Services (subject code 4345004) as prescribed for DS · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 51 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4345004)Unit 1 Domestic water supply
- 1.1. Sources of water
- 1.1.1. Uses of water
- 1.1.2. Demand of water for domestic purpose only
- 1.1.3. Factors affecting rate of demand of water
- 1.2. Methods of water distribution
- 1.2.1. Systems of supply of water
- 1.2.2. Methods of layout of distribution pipes Building Services Course Code: 4345004 Topics and Sub-topics
- 1.3. Water supply fittings & fixtures Air valves, Bib cocks, Fire hydrants, Reflux valves, Relief valves, Sluice valves, Water meters
- 1.3.1. Pipes of different materials used for water supply
- 1.4. Simple layout of water supply system for a residence
- 1.5. Rain water harvesting for buildings
Unit 2 Sanitation and house drainage
- 2.1. Purpose of sanitation
- 2.1.1. Principles of sanitation
- 2.1.2. Definitions: Bacteria, Invert,Refuse, Sewer, Sewerage
- 2.1.3. Systems of sewerage: Separate system Combined system Partially separate system
- 2.2. Principles of house drainage-
- 2.2.1. Traps: definition, function andrequirement of a good trap
- 2.2.2. Classification of traps according toshape-P,Q and S Traps
- 2.2.3. Classification of traps according to function- Intercepting traps, Gully traps, Grease traps
- 2.2.4. Definitions of Anti-siphonage pipe,Cowl, Fresh air inlet, Siphonage, Soil pipe, Vent pipe, Waste pipe
- 2.2.5. System of Plumbing Single stack system One pipe system One pipe system partiallyventilated Two pipe system
- 2.2.6. Sanitary Fittings-Sinks, Bath tub,Water closets, Flushing cistern, Urinals, wash basin
- 2.3. Drainage plan of a building
- 2.4. Maintenance of house drainagesystem
- 2.5. Septic tank and soak pit- constructional features, Building Services Course Code: 4345004 Topics and Sub-topics advantagesand disadvantages
- 2.6. Manholes: Definitions Objective Location Classification of manholes Component parts
Unit 3 Ventilation and Air conditioning
- 3.1. Definition of ventilation and its necessity
- 3.1.1. Functional requirements of ventilation system.
- 3.1.2. System of ventilation- Natural/mechanical i.e., exhaust airsupply and combined.
- 3.1.3. Essentials of good ventilating system.
- 3.2. Definition of air conditioning
- 3.2.1. Purpose of air conditioning.
- 3.2.2. Classification of air conditioning. Comfort A.C Industrial comfort Summer, Winter airconditioning.
- 3.2.3. Principles of comfort air conditioning. Temp control Air velocity control Humidity control
- 3.2.4. System of air conditioning.
- 3.2.5. Central system
- 3.2.6. Self-contained system unit
- 3.2.7. Combined system
Unit 4 Acoustics
- 4.1. General discussion
- 4.2. Characteristics of audible sound Frequency of pitch Intensity of loudness of sound Measurement of sound Principles of acoustics. Behavior of sound and its effect.
- 4.3. Acoustical defects Formation of echoes. Reverberation Reverberation time Optimum time of reverberation Building Services Course Code: 4345004 Topics and Sub-topics
- 4.4. Insufficient loudness and external noise.
- 4.5. Sound absorbent material and their classification.
- 4.6. Requirement and conditions of good acoustics.
- 4.7. General principles in acoustical design Site selection Volume Space Treatment of interior Surface Reverberation Sound absorption Seats and seating arrangement
Unit 5 Movement Facilities & Fire Safety Provisions
- 5.1. Electrical lifts, lift wall, lift door and gates and their detail with sketch
- 5.2. Escalators – types, space required and approaches
- 5.3. Ramp details for different purposes as well as their spaces and locations
- 5.4. Causes and effects of fire
- 5.5. General requirements of fire resisting building as per IS and NBC 2005
- 5.6. Characteristics of fire resisting materials
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