BMC (B-TECH Civil Engineering 3rd)

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