Majumdar S.RBuilding Stones & Bricks: General , Characteristics of a good building stone, Deterioration and
preservation of stones, Artificial Stones , Composition of good brick earth, Qualities of good
bricks, Classification of bricks, Tests on bricks, Varieties of fire bricks.
Cement:
Composition of cement, Raw Materials, Manufacturing process, Varieties of cement,
Hydration of cement, Properties , testing of cement.
Concrete :
Introduction, Constituents of concrete, Batching of materials, Manufacturing process
of cement concrete, workability and factors affecting it, Methods to determine workability,
segregation and bleeding of concrete, Strength of concrete and factors affecting it.
Timber: Structure of a tree , classification of trees, Defects in timber, Qualities of good a
timber, Seasoning of timber , Decay of timber, Preservation of timber
Miscellaneous materials:
Paints, Distempering, Glass, Plastics.
Foundation and Walls :
Definition, types of foundations, causes of failures of foundation and
remedial measures ,Types of walls and thickness considerations.
Brick and stone masonry:
Terms used, Types of bonds & their merits and demerits, rubble and
ashlar joints in stone masonry, cement concrete hollow blocks and their advantages and
disadvantage.
Damp Proofing: Sources, causes and bad effects of dampness, preventive measures for
dampness in buildings.
Roofs: Terms used, Classification of roofs and roof trusses, Different roof covering materials.
Plastering and pointing:
Objects ,Methods of plastering , Materials and types, Defects in
plastering, Special material for plastered surface, Distempering white washing and colour
washing.
Floors: General ,Types of floors used in building & and their suitability, factors for selecting
suitable floor for building.
Miscellaneous topics: Building Services – Plumbing service, Electrical services, Air
conditioning, Accoustics and sound insulation, Fire protection measures, Lift