Concrete Technology and Masonry Structures

BEG …….. CI
Year: II Semester: II
Teaching Schedule Hours/ Examination Scheme Total
week Marks
Internal Assessm Final
ents
Theory Practical Theory Practical
Cr L T P Duration Marks Duration Mark
Hours Hours
3 3 3 2 40 10 3 60 2 15 125
Objective of Courses:
The main purposes of this courses is to provide an essential knowledge on the functional
requirement of concrete technology & masonry structure used in Nepal.

Course Contents:
1.0 Constituents of Concrete (7 hrs)
1.1 Aggregates
1.1.1 Classification
1.1.2 Gradation
1.1.3 Characteristics and significance
1.2 Cement
1.2.1 Oxide and compound composition
1.2.2 Hydration of cement
1.3 Admixtures
1.3.1 Types of Chemical and Mineral admixtures
1.3.2 Uses and Effects
1.4 Water
1.4.1 Quality of water for use in concrete for various purposes

2.0 Mix Design and Properties of Fresh Concrete (4 hrs)

2.1 Introduction of Nominal mix
2.2 Mix design by IS methods
2.3 Properties of fresh concrete
2.4 Curing and its methods (accelerated and normal)

3.0 Strength of Concrete (8 hrs)

3.1 Concrete as a three-phase system
3.2 Strength - porosity relationship
3.3 Various types of strengths
3.4 Destructive and Non-Destructive tests
 3.5 Some aspects of probabilistic approach on strength
3.6 Properties of hardened concrete

4.0 Dimensional Stability of Concrete (3 hrs)

4.1 Stress-Strain relationship of concrete
4.2 Modulus of elasticity
4.3 Durability and Permeability
4.4 Shrinkage and Creep
4.5 Thermal Properties

5.0 Advanced Concretes (3 hrs)

5.1 Plum concrete
5.2 Light weight Concrete
5.3 High Strength Concrete
5.4 Self Compacting Concrete
5.5 Shotcrete and Guniting
5.6 Ready mix concrete

6.0 Constituents of Masonry Structures (2 hrs)

5.1 Masonry Units
5.1.1 Types of Masonry Units
5.1.2 Types of Bonds in Bricks
5.2 Masonry Mortars
5.2.1Types of masonry mortars
5.2.2 Properties of wet mortar
5.3 Types of Masonry Structures

7.0 Testing of Masonry Structures (4 hrs)

6.1 Basic Physical Tests
6.2 Strength of Masonry Unit and Masonry Mortar
6.3 Strength of Masonry Wall
6.4 Non-Destructive Tests on Masonry wall

8.0 Design of Masonry Structures (10 hrs)

7.1 Design of masonry in compression
7.2 Design of masonry in bearing
7.3 Design of masonry in bending
7.4 Design of masonry in shear

9.0 Strengthening of Masonry Structures (4 hrs)

8.1 Failure modes of masonry structures
8.2 Traditional and modern methods: Use of Bond Stones, Bands, Dowels in masonry
Structures
 8.3 Introduction of Composite Masonry
8.3.1 Reinforced and Confined Masonry Wall
8.3.2 Infill walls in reinforced concrete frames
8.3.2 Use of Bamboo in masonry structures

Laboratories:
(i) Gradation, density & Sp. Gr. of aggregates and Sp. Gr. of cement
(ii) Mixed design of concrete by IS Methods and workability test
(ii) Tests of concrete Cube, Beam and Cylinder (compressive, flexural and tensile)
(iii) Tests on Brick Masonry (compressive, shear and tensile)
(iv) Non Destructive tests on Concrete and Masonry

Field visit at construction site for concreting works and masonry structures.

References:
• M. Neville, J. J. Brook, Concrete Technology, International Students' Edition
• M. S. Shetty, Concrete Technology: Theory and Practice, S. Chand, New Delhi, 2005
• P. K. Mehta, Paulo J. M. Monteiro, Concrete, Microstructure, Properties and Materials,
University of California, Berkley (Indian Edition)
• S. Arya, Masonry and Timber Structures Including Earthquake Resistant Design, Nem
Chand and Bros, Roorkee, 1987
• A.W. Handry, B.P. Sinha, S.R. Davies, An Introduction to Load Bearing Brick Design,
University of Edinburgh, 1981
• P. Dayaratnam, Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
Pvt. Ltd. 1987
• IS: 456 – 2000
• IS: 383 – 1970
• IS:1905 – 1987
• SP 20: 1991
• Nepal National Building Code (NBC) 109, 1994
Final exam marks Schedule :

Attempt any 5 questions

Chapters Questions Marks * Remarks

1 1 12
2 0.4* 4
3 1 12
4,5 0.6* 8
6,7 1 12
8,9 2 24
* There will be minor marks distributions.
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY

B.E. (Civil)/Fourth Semester/Regular

Time: 3:00 hrs. Full Marks: 60/ Pass marks: 24
BEG- : Concrete Technology & Masonry Structure (New Course)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allocated for each sub- question is specified along its side. IS:
456-2000 & IS: 1905-1987 code are allowed to use. Assume suitable data approximately required
Answer Five questions selecting two from each group. 5 x 12=60
1(a) Define admixture and its types? (6)

(b)
Content Percentage
Oxide
Cement - A Cement - B
CaO 68.5 61
SiO2 22.5 24

Al2O3 4.7 4.1

Fe2O2 0.6 3.0

SO3 2.8 2.9

Free Lime 3.5 1.0
Which one is better for hydraulic structure why? (6)
2(a) Define 3 phase system? what are various types of test of concrete ? (4+3)
(b) When 17 sample of cubes are tested in laboratory following results in Mpa are obtained
19,20,19,21,20,19,18,20,17,21,22,18,19,20,21,22&19 .Then determine characteristic strength
and 95% confidence limit? (5)
3(a) Write about plump concrete and uses? Define stress strain relationship of concrete ?
(4+3)
(b) Write down deign steps of IS method? (5)
.
4(a) Describes Properties of wet mortar . Describes types of bond use in civil engineering Structure?
(3+3)
(b) Describe about physical test of brick (6)
5(a) Design an interior wall of a three storeyed building carrying eccentric load due to unequal short
span of roof/floor of 5m and 4m on either side of wall . The height of each storey is 3.1m.
Loading are as follows from Roof= 8 KN/m2 & from floor = 4 KN/m2 (6)
(b) Write down steps of lintel design? (6 )
6(a) Design an interior wall of a two storeyed wall carrying concrete slabs with a storey height of
3.2m . The wall is stiffened by 230mm thick intersection walls at 4000mm c/c. Also wall has
opening of size 90mm X 2000 mm at distance of 250mm from one face of the intersecting wall
Assume loading as from Roof= 11KN/m & from floor = 18 KN/m (6)
(b) What are the failure mode of brick masonry structure define with sketches? (6)