Construction Material and Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Construction Material and Technology (subject code DI03013011) as prescribed for Mining · Semester 3 divides the course into 5 units, covering 28 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 (DI03013011)Unit 1 Introduction to Construction Materials
- 1.1 Classification and properties of construction materials 1.2 Selection criteria for materials: strength
- economy, and sustainability 1.3 IS codes and standards for construction materials 1.4 Environmental concerns in construction material use
Unit 2 Masonry and Binding Materials
- 2.1 Brick types
- properties, and tests 2.2 Stones: classification
- quarrying, and uses in construction 2.3 Alternative masonry materials: fly ash bricks
- AAC blocks
- hollow blocks 2.4 Environmental comparison of traditional vs. eco-friendly masonry materials 2.5 Types and grades of cement
- setting time 2.6 Ingredients and proportions of concrete
- mix design basics 2.7 Workability
- curing, and strength of concrete 2.8 Chemical and mineral admixtures (plasticizers
- fly ash, slag)
Unit 3 Timber, Steel, and Alternative Materials
- 3.1 Timber: types
- preservation 3.2 Structural and reinforcement steel: types
- corrosion and preventive measures like painting
- epoxy coating
- cathodic protection 3.3 Use of bamboo
- Plastic bricks
- blocks made from recycled plastic
- recycled materials in construction 3.4 Emerging materials: geopolymer cement
- fiber-reinforced concrete
Unit 4 Sub structure and Building Items
- 4.1 Definition and purpose of foundation Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Environmental Engineering Course / Subject Code : DI03013011 Course / Subject Name : Construction Material and Technology 4.2 Types of Shallow Foundations 4.3 Types of Deep Foundations 4.4 Timbering in trenches 4.5 Failures in foundation
- Precautions & remedial measures. 4.6 Plastering & pointing- its purpose 4.7 Anti-termite measures and treatments and Damp proof course (DPC)
- water proofing 4.8 Types of staircase
- Doors and Windows
Unit 5 Sustainable Construction Practices and Technologies
- 5.1 Green buildings: concepts
- rating systems (LEED
- GRIHA) 5.2 Smart and energy-efficient materials 5.3 Rainwater harvesting structures
- permeable pavements, and eco- concrete 5.4 Low-cost and eco-friendly construction techniques
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