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BLD 311 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY1 Brief overview. Lecturer: Bldr. A. O. OGUNDE Dept of Building Technology. The course involves the study of the following topics:. Multi- Storey Structures- frame and load bearing wall, choice of appropriate structure
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BLD 311 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY1Brief overview Lecturer: Bldr. A. O. OGUNDE Dept of Building Technology
The course involves the study of the following topics: • Multi- Storey Structures- frame and load bearing wall, choice of appropriate structure • Framed Structure- Steel frame, Reinforced Concrete (In-situ and Pre-cast) • Reinforced Concrete Wall and Pre-stressed concrete • Movement control-Vertical circulations- stairs, ramps and ladders.
Course outline (Contd) . • Roof Structures- Beams, trusses and girders, rigid/portal frames, shells, folded slabs, space frames, single-layer grids, double layer grids, folded lattice plates, barrel vaults, domes tension structures, etc. • Control Structures Movement, etc. Movement control.
Course outline (Contd) • Underground and Space surveys. Astronomy. • Temporary Supports-Formworks, • Communicatin in building. • Integration of Structures with services and equipment. • Introduction to hydrology • Related project work
Topics for term papers/ Assignments • Design of Multi-storey structures using framed systems. • Vertical circulation systems design. • Different types of roof structures designs. • Regular visits to ongoing projects sites to gain practical experience.
Recommended Reading/Text • Construction Technology by R. Churdley • Building Design and Construction Hand book by Frederick S. Merritt & Jonathan T. Rickettts • Mitchell`s Structure and Fabric Pt1 by Jack Foster and Roger Greeno • Building Construction illustrated by Francis D.K • Building Construction Handbook by R. Churdley and R.Greeno