Architecture & Planning

Objectives – The course aims to obtain various materials and systems, their properties and applications, develop a fundamental understanding of the relationship of
materiality to construction systems and techniques, the intrinsic relationship of building materials to structural systems and environmental performance.
UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION TO PRIMARY BUILDING MATERIALS
Historical evolution of building materials and construction methods. Clay and clay products (bricks, tiles), stones, timber, etc.
UNIT-2 BAMBOO & TIMBER
Timber types, qualities, and defects in timber seasoning. Processed materials - plywood, laminates, fiberboards, lightweight boards, panels & timber products.
Bamboo as plant classification, species, geographical distribution, Anatomy of Bamboo, Properties, strength, processing, harvesting, working of Bamboo tools –
Treatment and preservation of Bamboo and uses of Bamboo. Termite protection, sewage protection, fire protection materials of special needs.
UNIT-3 CEMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATERIALS.
Composition of cement, properties & various types of cement and their uses. Lime, sand, aggregate & mortar.
Special functional needs and categories of building materials abrasives, adhesives, asbestos, asphalt, bitumen, cork, electrical insulators, fuels, gypsum and heat
insulation materials, lubricants, rubber sheets, roof coverings, and solders, sound absorb materials, tar and turpentine.
UNIT-4 GLASS
Classification of glass, types of glass, physical properties and uses of glass in building industries, a special variety of glass and architectural glass.
UNIT-5 PROPRIETARY BUILDING MATERIALS & OTHERS
Proprietary building materials: - Paints, Varnishes, distempers wallpaper, floor coverings, tiles, vinyl’s, polyesters, fittings, furnishing materials for interiors &
exteriors polymers, plastics resins and advanced surface finishes for interior and exterior.

Industrial, agricultural and mineral wastes and their utilization as building materials: Fly ash, blast furnace slag, calcium carbonate, lime kiln rejects, by-product,
gypsum, red mud, throw-away packages, rice husk, sawdust, wooden chips, choir waste, wood wool, tailings etc. their application in components of different types of
buildings.
Note: Assignments should be in the form of small reports, market surveys, seminars and notes on above- mentioned topics. The works of CBRI, NBO, HUDCO, and
other related institutions are referred to and discussed.