CE 2330 CIVIL ENGINEERING

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

Prof.M.S.Mathews
mathews@iitm.ac.in
BSB: 216b; 944 510 8426
www.profmathews.weebly.com
TA: Baharudeen, Prabakaran,Chidambaram

G SLOT
Monday (10-10.50, 4.45-5-35pm)
Thursday (10 10.50)
Friday(9-9.50)

Instructor Office Hours

Afternoons

TEXT BOOK
Fundamentals of Building Construction (Fourth Edition)
Edward Allen & Joseph Iano
John Wiley & Sons

REFERNECES
Construction, Principles, Materials & Methods (Seventh Edition)
H.Leslie Simmons
John Wiley & Sons
Other references will be given the class sessions

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course is part of the core course requirements . The course will provide you
with a thorough understanding of the basic principles of Building Construction.
The course will also involve visits to actual Building Construction Sites where
you can see what is being taught in the class.

The principal objectives of the course are to:

To give an overview of the Building Process

To explain the different excavation methods and foundation systems
How to construct buildings using the 4 major materials, namely concrete ,
wood,

masonry and steel.

The building envelope is examined ,including roofing, glass and cladding

The interior finishes are considered

COURSE OUTCOME
At the conclusion of the course you should be able to:

Describe the Building Process

Decide the types of excavations and foundation systems for different building
types

Describe the method of construction of buildings using concrete, masonry, wood,

steel or with a combination of these materials.

Describe various types of interior and exterior finishes

Design and construct simple buildings
Describe the Vocabulary of Construction

COURSE TOPICS
The course will focus on the following broad topics:
1.Introduction
2. Preplanning & Building Process
3. Foundations
4. Concrete Materials
5. Concrete Construction
6 .Wood as a material
7. Asphalt
8. Wood Construction
9. Masonry in stone,brick and concrete
10. Steel Construction
11.Glazing
12. Finishes

COURSE COMPONENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

This course will utilize a combination of lectures, class
participation, student presentations, homework, assigned
readings and web based reading
YOUR TASKS
1.Filling in the Information Sheet
You have to fill in the Student Information Sheet and hand it
in, in the next class. This is for me to get to know all of you
better

2. Homework Assignments
Homework assignments will be regularly assigned by the
instructor on various topics during the course. Specific
instructions (i.e., due dates, format etc.) will be provided with
the homework assignments. Marks will be deducted for late
submissions.

QUIZ
The course will have two quizzes as per schedule. These tests will
be closed book tests. The type of tests will be discussed in the class.
FINAL EXAMINATION
A comprehensive final examination will be given at the conclusion
of the course.

No

Grading Area

Points

Quiz-1

15

Quiz- 2

15

Assignments & Surprise Class Questions

20

Final Examination

50

Total

100

Class Rep. :
Site Visit Coordinator:
Computer Expert:

ATTENDANCE
Students with less than 85% attendance will not be
permitted to take the final exam
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students adopting unfair means will be awarded 0 marks.
First time 0 for the assignment.Second time 0 for entire
assignment portion.
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST!