Non Structural Building Elements and Finishes detailed syllabus for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the B.Arch students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Bachelor of Architecture 3rd sem scheme and its subjects, do visit B.Arch 3rd sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of non structural building elements and finishes is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
INTRODUCTION TO DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS; TIMBER DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS 20 Introduction to doors, windows and ventilators. Their types according to material (timber, industrial timber, steel, aluminium, concrete), swing (single, double, degree of swing), mechanisms of operation (fixed, openable, sliding, folding, sliding and folding, pivoted, revolving, top hung, bottom hung, louvred), nature (french, corner, bay). Understanding through sketches/product literature/ case studies. Outline of timber as a material for doors, windows and ventilators (including industrial timber such as plywood, blockboard, particle board, etc.,). Basic components for timber door/ window/ ventilator of different types- outer frame, shutter frame, shutter material, hardware, fixtures, etc.,. Their joining and fixing procedures, insect screens. Finishing materials and procedures. Drawings/models of the principles. Understanding of detailed drawings/ published work. Site visits with documentation in the form of sketches/ drawings/ photos.
Unit II
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Unit III
INTERIOR ELEMENTS 10 Introduction to building interior elements such as partitions, flooring, false ceiling, panelling, handrails, etc., and their different types. Materials for them- timber, industrial timber, gypsum, steel, aluminium, PVC/UPVC, glass, etc., Different kinds of systems and methods. Drawings/ sketches of the principles. Understanding of product literature. Site visits with documentation in the form of sketches/ photos.
Unit IV
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Course Outcomes:
- Ability to design and detail appropriate doors, windows, ventilators, etc., for a building using wood, metal and plastic based materials.
- Familiarity with building interior elements and systems.
- Knowledge about building finishes and related techniques.
Text Books:
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Reference Books:
- American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC), ‘Timber Construction Manual’, Wiley Publishers, 2004.
- Francis D.K Ching, ‘Building Construction Illustrated’, John Willey and Sons, 2014.
- Willis H Wagner and Howard Bud Smith, ‘Modern Carpentry’, Good Heart-Wilcox Publishers, Portland, 2007.
- Barry, ‘Construction of Buildings, Volume 1and2’, Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Oxford, 2005.
- S.P Arora and S.P Bindra, ‘A Text Book of Building Construction’, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd, 2010.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Bachelor of Architecture, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit B.Arch 3rd sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.
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