Building Materials And Construction (For Polytechnic Students)

This book involves selecting suitable materials and carrying out building construction neatly. This book comprehensively covers all aspects of the subject and is written as per the requirements of civil engineering degree students.

The text is presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language. It is amply supported by figures and tables.

1. Detailed coverage as per the syllabus

2. Simple and precise explanations

3. Text sufficiently illustrated by figures and tables

4. Relevant IS Codes listed

5. Exhaustive questions given

1. Introduction to Building Construction

2. Foundations

3. Stone Masonry

4. Brick Masonry

5. Scaffolding and Underpinning

6. Block Masonry, Reinforced Brick Masonry and Composite Masonry

7. Cement Concrete Work

8. Floor and Flooring

9. Roofs

10. Doors, Windows and Ventilators

11. Lintels and Arches

12. Vertical Circulation

13. Plastering and Pointing

14. Painting Decorative Finishes and Glazing

15. Repairs and Maintenance

16. Safety in Construction

17. Miscellaneous Materials