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Building Construction Materials and Techniques, 1/e


Building Construction Materials and Techniques, 1/e
Author(s)  P.Purushothama Raj
ISBN  9789332544796
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2016
Pages  624
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 700.00
  
 
 

Building Construction Materials and Techniques follows a unique approach to the subject by including both materials and construction techniques in a combined text as per the latest trends in university curriculums. It also caters to the needs of the universities where these subjects are offered across two semesters as well.

Of the 32 chapters in this book,13 are dedicated to building construction materials while the remaining 19 focus on conventional as well as modern techniques in construction. The chapters are supplemented by a plethora of self-explanatory illustrations for easy comprehension. Relevant references to IS codes and standards make this text ideal for extended learning.
 

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P. PURUSHOTHAMA RA J


Former Dean


College Development Council


University of Madras


Tamil Nadu



Former Principal


Pondicherry Engineering College


Puducherry "


 

 

"Preface


1. Construction materials


2. Building Stones


3. Bricks


4. Tiles and ceramic materials


5. Lime


6. Cement


7. Mortar


8. Concrete


9. Precast concrete units


10. Wood and wood-based products


11. Metals and alloys


12. Building finishes


13. Other building materials


14. Planning of buildings


15. Foundations


16. Masonry construction


17. Walls


18. Framed structures


19. Arches and Lintels


20. Doors, Windows and ventilators


21. Stairs and elevators


22. Temporary supporting structures


23. Floorings


24. Structural steel works


25. Roofs and roof coverings


26. Plastering and pointing


27. Essential services in buildings


28. Special services in buildings


29. Protection of buildings


30. Maintenance of buildings


31. Construction planning and scheduling


32. Construction equipments


Objective Type Questions and Answers


Bibliography


Index"


 

 

"Coverage of both building materials and construction practices in a single volume



Extensive coverage of conventional materials and modern construction materials like composites and geosynthetics



Elaborate coverage of concrete and precast concrete units



Adequate detailing on masonry construction



Special emphasis on earthquake resistant structures



Over 500 review questions, 300 objective questions and 300 illustrations"


 

 
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