WITH EFFECT FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 - 2013

CE 304

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES

Instruction                                                                                                                                                                                        3  (Th) + 2 Drawing

Duration of University Examination                                                                                                                                                    3  Hours

University Examination                                                                                                                                                                      75 Marks

Sessional                                                                                                                                                                                          25 Marks

UNIT-I

Planning of building: Relevant building bylaws, site selection for buildings, common errors in planning. Principles to be considered in judging plans, circulation diagrams prop for common areas like corridors, stars, toilets etc. Study and design of small units. Data collection relating to different buildings.

Ventilation in buildings: General principles of ventilation (Natural and artificial). Properties of air, air movements, temperature, humidity and quality of air. Design considerations for comfort.

UNIT-II

Acoustics of buildings: Reverberation, determination of absorption coefficient, acoustic intensity, acoustic measurements. Factors affecting the acoustics of buildings. Sound distribution in an auditorium. Sound absorbent materials. Requisites for good acoustics.

UNIT-III

Building services: Lifts and Escalators. Communication services (Telephone and intercom facilities) fire protection (its importance, development of fire, reduced spread of fire, fire resistance in structural elements, means of escape). Water supply (Water quality, water treatment, water distribution and plumbing fixtures), power supply systems including preparation of all services drawings.

UNIT-IV

Green Building Technologies: Introduction- Necessity - Concept of Green building. Principles of green building – Selection of site and Orientation of the building – usage of low energy materials – effective cooling and heating systems – effective electrical systems – effective water conservation systems - Certification systems-GRIHA and LEED – case studies.