BGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA

TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

5 January 2017

VTU – 2015 SCHEME FOURTH SEMESTER – 14 WEEKS

SUBECT : MATERIALS AND METHODS OF SUBJECT CODE : 15ARC 4.2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IV
Section A - Ar. Aditya.T.K, Ar. Aishwarya G.K Section B - Ar. Amreesh Hati, Ar. Greeshma Madan

AIM:
1. Familiarize students with various possibilities of advanced materials which enable covering larger
spans pertaining to roofing;
2. Explain possibilities of cost effective, and sustainable roofing systems
3. To present effective means of shutter/ partition provisions for fenestrations/ as space dividers
which are which are space, time, energy, labour, savers with long durability;

OBJECTIVE:

 To expand the knowledge of materials and method of construction in the present which will
enable students to respond effectively to the architectural design needs of both present and
future.

METHODOLOGY:
1. Initial understanding of subject through sketching and taking notes while facilitator presents the
subject.
2. Exploring of ways to tackle given exercises by facilitators.
3. Learning through drafting
4. Learning to present topics explored
5. Learning through model making of topics covered in studio hours

REFERENCES:
1. Building Construction – W B Mackay
2. Construction Technology – Chudley
3. Construction of Buildings – Barry
4. Building Construction – Francis D K Ching
5. Building construction- Sushil kumar
6. Building construction- Rangawala

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

DETAILED LESSON PLAN:

WEEK DATE TOPIC PRESENTATION DELIVERABLES OUTCOMES

TYPE AND
PRESENTER
FEB
3 15/2/17 Introduction to Advanced RCC Power point Sheet size : A1 Knowledge of
roofs: Moment framed presentation of Numbers : 1 roofing option
theory Sheet type : Ivory for large
plain sheet unobstructed
videos for Drawing type: spans, and
construction Drafting methods of
methodology Drawing medium: achieving
by subject Pen and ink flexible floor
teachers Scale : designs; with
larger
fenestration
Hand out of areas.
reference Model: white foam
material by board / mill board
facilitators as Scale: Roof Solutions
assistance for responding to
submission Submission date : various loads,
8/2/17 in specific in
high rise
Marks allotted : buildings

Model Making Model materials to

by students be discussed with
faculty ,before
exercise to be
taken up

4 22/2/17 RCC flat plate and flat slab Power point Sheet size : A1 Knowledge of
presentation of Numbers : 1 materials and
theory by Sheet type : Ivory the use of their
subject teachers plain sheet combined
Drawing type: strengths,
Drafting providing clear
Drawing means : ceilings.

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

videos for Pen and ink

construction Scale :
methodology
by subject Submission date :
teachers 15/2/17
Marks allotted :
Hand out of
reference
material by
facilitators as
assistance for
submission
Video, audio
Site visit : a commercial recording as
building for RCC flat slab: Video documentation of
coordinated by prof. Aditya site study;
additions may be
incorporated.

MAR
1 1/3/17 Filler slabs : Principles and Power point Sheet size : A1 Possibilities of
methods of construction presentation of Numbers :1 design options
including detailing of theory Sheet type : Earthy for cost
colors plain sheets effective
reinforcement
videos for such as light solutions to
construction browns and greens roofing systems
Introduction to different filler methodology
materials, Mangalore tiles, by subject Drawing type:
Burnt Clay Bricks, Hollow teachers Drafting
Concrete blocks, Stabilized Drawing means :
Hollow Mud blocks, Clay pots, Hand out of Scale :
reference
Coconut shells et
material by Submission date :
facilitators as 22/2/17
assistance for
submission Marks allotted :

Model Making Model materials to

by students be discussed with
faculty ,before
exercise to be
taken up

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

2 8/3/17 RCC Waffle slabs: Principles Power point Sheet size : A1 Effective
and methods of construction. presentation of Numbers :1 construction
theory Sheet type : Ivory techniques to
plain sheet cover larger
videos for Drawing type: spans.
construction Drafting
methodology Drawing means :
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 1/3/17
material by
facilitators as Marks allotted :
assistance for
submission

Model Making Model materials to

by students be discussed with
faculty ,before
exercise to be
taken up

3 15/3/17 Structural steel as a building Power point Sheet size : A1 Understanding

material: Types, properties, presentation of Numbers: 1 the pros and
uses and manufacturing theory Sheet type : Ivory cons of Steel,
plain sheet and its usage in
methods.
videos for Drawing type: Construction
construction Drafting field.
methodology Drawing means :
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 8/3/17
material by
facilitators as
assistance for
submission

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

Including
market survey
of materials
steel

4 22/3/17 Steel construction: Steel Power point Sheet size : A1 Space saver
columns/beam construction; presentation of Numbers: 1 options
Principles and methods of theory Sheet type : Ivory Light and easy
plain sheet construction
construction.
videos for Drawing type: options.
construction Drafting
methodology Drawing means :
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 15/3/17
material by
facilitators as
assistance for
submission

MODEL( any Model materials to

one type ) be discussed with
faculty ,before
exercise to be
taken up

Site visit : industrial building Video Video, audio

for steel construction recording as
documentation of
site study;
additions may be
incorporated.

22/3/17 Chandramana Ugadi HOLIDAY

APRIL
1 5/417 Steel doors and windows: Power point Sheet size : A1 Use of Versatile
Study of joinery details. presentation of Numbers: 2 material for
theory Sheet type : Ivory high end
plain sheet solutions in

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

videos for Drawing type: order to create

construction Drafting protective
methodology Drawing means : environments
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 22/3/17
material by
facilitators as
assistance for
submission

2 12/4/17 Steel Collapsible gate: uses and Power point Sheet size : A1 Other available
manufacturing methods. presentation of Numbers: 1 options for
theory Sheet type : Ivory temporal covers
plain sheet of fenestrations
videos for Drawing type:
construction Drafting
methodology Drawing means :
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 5/4/17
material by
facilitators as
assistance for
submission

3 19/4/17 Steel Power point Sheet size : A1 Other available

rolling shutters: presentation of Numbers: 1 options for
theory Sheet type : Ivory temporal covers
plain sheet of fenestrations.
videos for Drawing type:
construction Drafting
methodology Drawing means :
by subject pen and ink
teachers Scale :

Hand out of Submission date :

reference 12/4/17
material by

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

facilitators as
assistance for
submission

4 26/4/17 Aluminum as a building Power point Sheet size : A1 Suitability and

material: Types, properties, presentation of 4 numbers selection of
uses and manufacturing theory Sheet type : Ivory materials
plain sheet depending on
methods. Detailing of
videos for Drawing type: their quality and
aluminum partitions. construction Drafting the function of
methodology Drawing means : built
by subject pen and ink environment to
teachers Scale : be created

Aluminum doors and windows: Hand out of Submission date : Different

reference 19/4/17 options of fixing
Casement, Pivot, Sliding type:
material by and working of
Study of joinery details. facilitators as shutters for
assistance for fenestrations to
submission suit design
requirements
Including
market survey
of materials
steel

MAY
1 3/5/17
2 10/5/17
3 17/5/17

All deliverables and description of the same along with marks allocation mentioned above are subject to
change if found necessary, the final deliverables for the upcoming studio will be finalized in the previous
studio hour

Research topic: Steel deck Sloot slab will be done through the semester

Total number of sheets: 15 numbers; Marks: 75

Sheets on topics covering syllabus: 12
Inclusive of Sheet with research component: 1 number

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NITYANANDA NAGAR, K. GOLLAHALLI POST, BENGALURU SOUTH – 56OO74, KARNATAKA, INDIA
TEL : +91-80-28437582/ FAX : + 91-80-28437657January 5, 2017
e- mail: dean@bgssap.edu.in / info @bgssap.edu.in; www.bgssap.edu.in

Sheets with market survey: 2 numbers

Total number of models: 4 numbers; Marks: 20

Site visits: 2 numbers; Marks: 5

Total : 100

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