UNIVERSITY OF CALUCUT
Revised Curriculum and Syllabi for B. Arch. Degree Program
(Effective for the students admitted to 1st Year from the Academic Year 2004 – 2005 onwards in
School of Architecture affiliated to the University of Calicut)
AR. Architecture
SIXTH SEMESTER
Code Subject Title Hours/Week Sessional University
Marks Examination
L T P/D Hrs Marks
Estimation, Costing & 3 0 0 50 3 100
AR01- 61
Valuation
AR01- 62 Structural Design Ii 3 1 0 50 3 100
AR01- 63 Interior Design And Detailing I 0 0 2 100 3 100
AR01- 64 Sociology And Economics 3 0 0 50 3 100
AR01- 65(P) Architectural Design V 0 0 10 300 - *200
Building Services II 3 0 0 50 3 100
AR01- 66 (Electrification And
Architectural Illumination))
AR01- 67(P) Caad Laboratory - II 0 0 2 100 0 -
Working Drawing And 0 0 3 100 2 -
AR01- 68
Detailing Ii
TOTAL 12 1 17 800 - 700
*Evaluation by Jury, consisting of not less than two examiners of which one shall be an external
examiner appointed by the University.
Note. In the Code, AR means Architecture, 01 means first revision, in the following two digits
first digit represents the semester followed by the subject number. P stands for practical.
Note: Highlighted subject is newly introduced.
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AR01- 61Estimation, Costing & Valuation
(Lectures: 3 hours per week)
Objectives:
To enable the students to prepare detailed and approximate estimate and have clear picture of the project
expenditure
To enable the students to have a thorough idea regarding the quality and quantity of materials, quatity and
classes of skilled and unskilled labours and tools and plants required for the project.
To equip the students with property valuation
Module: 1 (7 hours)
Types of Estimate
Introduction, Types of Estimate, Detailed estimate, revised estimate, supplementary estimate,
Maintenance estimate, approximate estimate, Explantion of terms- contigencies, work charged
establishements, Provisonal sum, lumpsum item, Introduction to Plinth area method, cubic rate method,
unit rate method and bay method.
Module: 2 (10 hours)
Building Cost Analysis
Introduction to building cost modelling- traditional cost models-singles price estimating by area method
and the spatial method-cost related to elements, operations and resouces, Classification of cost-models -
casual or impirical models regression models. Cost parameters of the building - building shape, height,
enveloping area, structural elements, services, finishes, Architectural features, initial cost and
maintenance cost - comparison of building's cost with type of building cost escalation with time cost
index of building operations.
Module: 3 (17 hours)
Methds of building estimate-centre line method and long wall short wall method, Analysis of rates of
main items of work in buildings, considering current market rates for building material, labour wages,
plants and tools transportation, handling, storage, and contractors profit.
Preparation of detailed estimate (detils of mesuremnts and calculations of quantities and abstract of
estimated cost) for simple building of load bearing walls and framed construction
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Module: 4 (11 hours)
Valuation of Land and Building
Valuation - explanation of terms-types of values- sinking fund-years purchase-depreciation-straight line
method-constant percentage method-S.F method obsolescence-valuation tables-valuation of real property-
rental method-profit based method-depreciation= method-valuation of land belting method-development
method-hypothecated building scheme method-rent calculation-lease and lease hold property
References:
1. Dutta. B M - Estimating and costing in civil engineering.
2. D J Perry and P S Barden - Cost planning of building (Collins, London)
3. Parks - Valuation of real property (Eastern law Book House, Calcutta.)
4. Rangwala S C - Valuation of real properties (Charotar Publications)
Sessional requirements:
Assignment : 2 x 10 = 20
2 Tests : 2 x 15 = 30
Total = 50
University examination pattern
QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from each module.
QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.
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AR01- 62 Structural Design – II
(Lectures: 3 per week, Tutorials: 1 per week)
Objectives:
To familiarize the students with the analysis and design of R. C. C and steel structural elements
To equip the students with the design principles of long span structures and pre-stressed concrete
structural elements.
Module: 1 (15 hours)
Reinforced Concrete
Columns-Design of columns subjected to axial load, uni axial and biaxial eccentrically loaded short and
long columns, desing of columnwith helical ties using SP 16 by limit state method.
Module: 2 (15 hours)
Reinforced Concrete
A- Footing- Design of Isolated footing for axially loaded and eccentrically loaded columns, design of
combined footing using limit state method-design principles of raft and pile foundations.
B- Multi storied building frames - Design of multi bay, multi storied portal frames for gravity loads,
pattern loading-use of SP 16( Substitute frame method of analysis to be followed)
Module: 3 (15 hours)
Pre-stressed concrete fundamentals
Materials, Principles-methods of pre-stressing (Pre and Post tensioning) Losses of Pre-stress, analysis of
stresses in pre and post tension beam (Rectangular sections) at stages of transfer and service - cable
profiles
Module: 4 (15 hours)
Steel
Design of roof elements, roof trusses and purlins, analysis for dead load and wind loads, introduction to
industrial building frame.
Long span structures-
Various forms and classifications of shells-advantage and disadvantage - folded plate- roof- applications-
types of folded plates -structural action of shells and folded plates design of flate slabs using direct design
method as per IS 456.
Note:
1) All designs shall be done as per current IS specifications.
2) Special importance shall be given to detailing designs.
3) SI units shall be followed.
4) Limit state design shall be practiced wherever possible as codes.
5) The use of relevant IS codes permitted in the examination hall.
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References:
[Link] & Pauley : Reinforced Concrete Structures. (John Wiley & Sons)
2.S.K. Mallick A.P Gptha : Reinforced Concrete.(Oxford & IBH Publishing Company)
[Link] S.U. and Menon D. : Reinforced Concrete Design. ( Tata Mc graw Hill)
[Link]. : Prestressed Concrete. (Tata Me graw Hill)
[Link] and Ajmani. : Design of steel Structures.(Nemchand) .
[Link] and Bresler . : Design in structural Steel (John Wiley)
7..Purushothaman : Reinforced Concrete Elements-Behaviour, analysis and Design (Tata
Mc graw Hill)
[Link] J. : Prestressed Concrete structures (CBS Publishers)
Sessional requirements:
Assignment (Minimum 2) : 2 x 10 = 20
2 Tests : 2 x 15 = 30
Total : = 50
University examination pattern
QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from each module.
QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.
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AR01- 63 Interior Design And Detailing – I
(Drawing: 2 hours per week)
Objective:
To introduce the students disciplines of Interior Design and to develop basic shill reqiored for handling
simple interior design projects.
Module: 1 (17 hours)
Characteristics of indoor space
Effect of enclosure on space perception -size,volume, proportion and shape of enclosures, ideal space
proportions use of scales for space representation psychological effect of space, modulation of space -
design elements , criteria for different situations.
Module: 2 (17 hours)
Designing the size form of interior space using user-activity analysis and anthropometrics, fenestration,
colour and lighting on perception of space, appliction of scale, proportion to enhance the quality of space.
Projects: Design of murals / floor pattern / ceiling pattern
Long for hotels, apartments, showrooms etc.
Module: 3 (17 hours)
Principles of Interior Design
Back ground for Appied decoration- colou, texture, plane and fixtures, emphasizing space through change
of levels and structural forms modulation of interior spaces with art objects and modulating thermal sonic
enivironment of space through design
Module: 4 (16 hours)
Human perception of Interiors
Views- One point, two point, Birds eye and worms’ eye of interiors Building elements in interiors.
Projects: Preparation of interior views.
Note: Use of computers may be encouraged
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References:
[Link], Fransis, "Interior Design lllustrated", Van nostrand Reinhold, Lodon, 1987.
2. Helsel, M.D., "Interior Designer's Drapery Sketch File", Watson Guptill Publishing Co., 1969.
[Link],"Design Fundamentals"
4."Human Dimensions and Interior Space" by Panero un Julious & Zclink Martin
5.“Design of interior environment” by Alexander and Mercourt [Link] use of colour in interiors by Halse
[Link] interiors – spring books by Lan Grand
8."The best architects Working Details'vo1.2 by Colin,Boyne and Lancewright
[Link] or coloure in Interiors by BaIse
[Link] Areas·- Internal Spaces by Shirish Vasat Bapat
Sessional requirements:
2 Tests : 2 x 20 = 40
2 Term Projects/ Assignments : = 60
Total : = 100
University examination pattern – 100 marks
QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from each module.
QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.
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AR01- 64 Sociology and Economics
(Lectures: 3 hours per week)
Objective:
To familiarize students with the basic concepts of Sociology and Economics and their influence on
architecture-
Module: 1 (8 hours)
Introduction to sociology
Primary concepts- society, family, community, Association, Institution, Religeon etc. Social process –
cooperation, conflict, competition, Accommodation, Assimilation, Progress and evolution
Module: 2 (8 hours)
Culture and society, cultural lag, Deviant sub culture, Culture and civilization, Society and environment,
Social change, Factors of social change, Social stratification, rural & Urban, class & cast, social change in
Kerala-structural, occupational, rural, religious, housing and Urbanization
Module: 3 (8 hours)
Rural Sociology
Features of village community, Neighborhood village community in India and change in village
community
Urban Sociology
Features of urban society, Industrialization & Modernization, growth of slums & squatter settlements,
migration pattern, population structure in slums, effect of industrialization and technological advancement
on society, urban living, crime & city size, urban revitalization
Module: 4 (8 hours)
Social policy & social planning, community planning, Meaning of Urban space, effect of social planning
on spatial planning
Module: 5 (8 hours)
Economics
Definition and scope of economics-basic terms and concepts -goods, utility, value-wealth-factors of
production-law of diminishing marginal utility – indifference curve analysis – law of demand -law of
supply Production possibility curve and technological choice
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Module: 6 (8 hours)
Pricing- Market structure-perfect competition monopoly & Monopolistic competition – Inflation causes
and remedies. Features of a developing economy with special reference to India. Industrialization and
economic planning an India -Role of Agriculture in Indian economy
References:
[Link]- Binkerhoff,David & white,Lynn.K
[Link] students sociological handbook- Bart,Pauline &Frankel,Linda
[Link] of sociology- [Link]
[Link] sociology- [Link]
[Link] rural sociology- [Link]
[Link] sociology- [Link]
[Link] human behaviour- James V Mc Connel
[Link] sociology of urban- Harry Gold
[Link] Economic theo[y- [Link]~nd- Dewett K.K & V..,arma J.D
[Link] Economic theory,konark- ThingamM.L
[Link] Economics-An introductory textbook- Brtrthwal R.R
Sessional requirements:
2 Tests : 2 x 15 = 30
2 Assignments : = 20
(A study based on observation)
Total : = 50
University examination pattern – 100 marks
QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from each module.
QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.
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AR01- 65(P) Architectural Design – V
(10 hours per week)
Objective:
Architectural Programming:
Emphasize shall be on mechanical and electrical services in building, Design of infrastructure facilities
like road, open space, parking Spaces, Design brief.
Case studies:
Data collection, documentation and use of design techniques in architectural design. Conceptual design,
sketch design, defending design. Study model making. Preparation of project report, feasibility study,
evaluation and presentation of design in various media
Economic studies, Introduction to building performances, optimization. Volume and form studies with
respect to urban environment
Preparation of quick perspective working drawings. Interior details, presentation drawings, images and
models
Projects:
Multi storied commercial projects, Medium assembly halls of up to 1000 capacity, Multi purpose
exhibition pavilions.
References:
IS Codes
National building Code
Kerala Building Rules
SP41 Functional requirements for building other than Industrial Building
Calendar et. al., "Time saver standards" .,Mc Graw Hill
Note: Use of CAD, Rivet techniques may be encouraged in the semester
Sessional requirements:
Design exercise on sheet : 4 x 30 = 120 marks
12 hours Design projects : 2 x 20 = 40 marks
Scale models / CAD models : 2 x20 = 40 marks
Total : = 200 marks
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AR01- 66 Building Services II (Electrification and Architectural Illumination)
(Drawing: 3 hours per week, sessional marks: 50)
Objective:
To introduce students to electrical services and illumination and to sensitive them with respect to their
integration into Architecture Design
Module: 1 (18 hours)
Introduction to electrical services, commonly used terminology. Supply and distribution of e1cctricity to
buildings - familiarization with Substations and components like High Tension and Low Tension Panels
and switchgear, transformers, captive power plants and generators - electrical system in multi storied
commercial and industrial buildings, apartments, hospitals etc.
Distribution systems, underground and overhead - Cabling systems, surface and concealed wiring
systems, PYC and metal conduits, casing and capping system. Panel boards, switches, isolators,
distribution boards.
Earthling systems and protective devices such as fuses, MCB's, MCCB's, ELCB's etc. __ lightning
protection - safety standards and IS codes.
Introduction to Indian Electricity Rules.
Introductory exercise in electrical load calculations and estimation
Module: 2 (9 hours)
Commonly used terminology in illumination - laws of illumination - measurement of luminous flux and
lux meter
Ambient, task and accent lighting - direct and indirect luminary systems
Natural lighting- use of daylight - concept of day light factor Atrium lighting -- methods and uses
Energy efficient lighting system
Module: 3 (14 hours)
Sources of illumination - point source - row lighting, area iI1umination -- evaluation of total flux -
coloring aspects of lamps - linear and surface sources or illumination - common luminaries -
incandescent, fluorescent/CFL, HID's, MV, SV tamps etc.
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Criteria and standards for different purpose/activity illumination - flood lighting, functional buildings like
hospitals, sports stadia, swimming pools and underwater luminaries - street lighting, mounting poles,
commercial display lighting.
Design considerations, estimation exercise, preparation of a lighting and electrical scheme
References:
1) Electrical Technology -[Link]
2) Electrical wiring, Estimating and [Link]
3) Electrical Wiring, Design and Estimation - Raina& Bhattacharya
4) National Electrical Code
5) Lighting Manual
Sessional requirements:
2 Tests : 2 x 15 = 30
2 Assignments : = 20
Total : = 50
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AR01- 67 (P) Computers Aided and Architectural Design Laboratory – II
(Practical: 2 hours per week)
Objectives:
To equip the students with skills required in using computer as a digital media for design Preparing 3D
images of Architectural drawings and structures Enhancement of image qualities using image processing
software
Suggested Projects
Introduction to 3D Modeling and integrating Architectural design with 3D model building and generating
2D drawings using application software like
AUTOCAD,REVIT,ARCHICAD Etc.
Use of computer for scanning, image editing and presenting using software like adobe packages.
Elementary animation- Walk through a small structure.
References:
1) Auto CAD Manual
2) Lab Manual
Sessional requirements:
Implementation of the above for a design project of the previous semester
Exercise : 3 x 10 = 30 marks
1 walk through exercise : 1 x 10 = 10 marks
CAAD portfolio : 1 x 10 = 10 marks
Total : = 50 marks
AR01- 68 Working Drawing and Detailing – II
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(Drawing: 3 hours per week, sessional marks: 100)
Objective:
To the students to learn the techniques of preparing drawings which are used for construction of buildings
and working details of project execution on site.
Course Content:
1. Working drawings of G+2 Structures with floor plans, structural plans, sections, elevations,
foundation details including site planning and landscape details
2. Schedule of doors, windows interior elevations, detailing, Reflected ceiling plans of interiors
3. Joinery details, finishes, fixing details, working details of interior
Projects, Roof plans etc.
Projects: The above drawings need to be prepared for design projects like Apartments, Factory,
Commercial buildings, Office etc handled in the earlier Architectural design studio or interior design
studio of this semester.
Note: Use of CAD techniques in working drawing should be encouraged in the semester
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