Construction Materials

Subject Code -CIV201

UNIT NO Unit skill set
(In cognitive domain) Topics/Sub topics
1.1 Geological classification of Rocks
1. Identify rocks based on 1.2 Requirements of good building stone
geology of its origin 1.3 General characteristics of stone
2. Explain the requirements 1.4 Quarrying of stones by wedging
and characteristics of stones 1.5 Quarrying of stones by blasting
UNIT-1 3. Explain the methods of 1.6 Deterioration of stones
Natural Quarrying of stones 1.7 Preservation of stones
Constructi 4. Explain the methods of 1.8 Properties of sand and uses
on deterioration of stones Classification of coarse aggregate according
1.9
Materials 5. Explain the methods of to size
preservation of stones 1.10 Structure of timber
6. Mention the properties of 1.11 General properties and uses of good timber
sand and its uses Different methods of seasoning
1.12
7. Explain the classification of
8. Coarse aggregate according for preservation of timber.
to size 1.13 List various Defects in timber
9. Explain the structure and 1.14 Use of bamboo in construction
properties of timber 1.15
10. apply the use of Asphalt-properties and uses
Bamboo in construction.
10. Mention the properties and
uses of Asphalt.
1. Explain the constituents and 2.1 Constituents of Good brick earth
characteristics of Bricks 2.2 Modular and Standard bricks
2. Perform Field tests on Bricks 2.3 Special bricks –fly ash bricks
3. With a neat diagram able to 2.4 Characteristics of good brick
explain manufacturing process 2.5 Field tests on Bricks
of bricks 2.6 Manufacturing process of burnt clay brick
4. Write the properties of 2.7 Clamp burning of Bricks
UNIT-II Aerated Concrete Blocks 2.8 Hoffmann’s kiln
5. Identify different varieties of 2.9 Aerated concrete blocks-Properties and
Artificial Floor tiles and wall tiles, Glazed uses
Constructi tiles and vitrified tiles 2.10 Flooring and wall tiles – Clay tiles,
on 6. With a neat diagram able to
2.11 Glazed tiles and vitrified tiles
Materials explain manufacturing process Manufacturing process of Cement–only dry
2.12
of cement.
process
7. Identify different types of
2.13 Types of cement and its uses.
cement and mention their uses.
2.14 Properties and uses of Pre-cast hollow and
8. Explain properties and uses
solid concrete blocks
of precast hollow and solid
concrete blocks and pavement 2.15 Properties and uses of pavement blocks
2.16 Artificial or Industrial Timber -Plywood,
blocks.
Particle board, Veneers
 9. Explain and identify Plywood 2.17 Laminated board and their uses.
Particle board, veneers and 2.18 Types of glass: Soda lime glass, Lead glass
laminated boards and Borosilicate glass and their uses.
10 Identify and explain uses of 2.19 Ferrous Metals- Cast Iron and Steel- List
different types of glasses. Properties and Uses
11. Explain the properties and 2.20 Non-ferrous metals- Aluminium, Copper,
uses of Ferrous, Non- ferrous and Zinc, - Properties and uses
alloys. 2.21 Alloys- Aluminium Alloys and Steel Alloys-
Composition, and uses
1. Explain the constituents and 3.1 Constituents and uses of POP (Plaster of Paris),
Uses of POP 3.2 Plastics- Properties and uses of plastics
2. Explain properties and uses 3.3 Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) its properties and
of Fiber reinforced plastics applications
3. Explain properties and uses
of Paints, Distempers, oil 3.4 Paints and Distempers, Ingredients and
paints and varnishes and able their uses. Properties of good paint.
UNIT-III to apply for different types of 3.5 Oil Paints and Varnishes with their uses.
surfaces, (Situations where used).
Processed
4. Know the manufacturing
Constructi 3.6 Varnishes with their uses. (Situations where
process and uses of used).
on Manufactured Sand.
Materials 5. Identify different Cladding
3.7 Special processed construction materials;
materials. Geo synthetic, Ferro Crete.
3.8 Manufactured sand (m sand): its
manufacturing and their uses.
3.9 Cladding materials-Terracotta,
3.10 High Pressure Laminates (HPL)
Aluminium Composite panels (ACP), Glass
Reinforced Concrete (GRC), Pre painted
Galvanized Iron sheets.
1. Explain the types of water 4.1 Water proofing material- Types and its
proofing materials, Termite suitability in construction
proofing materials, and sound 4.2 Termite proofing- Types and its suitability in
UNIT-IV insulating materials and construction
suitability of its different types in
construction 4.3 Sound insulating materials- Types and its
Special suitability in construction,
2. Explain the properties and
Construct 4.4Epoxy Resins ,Non-Shrink Grouts Shotcrete-
applications of Geopolymer
ion cement Applications
Materials 3. Explain the applications of 4.5 Gypsum and its products :Types and its
Epoxy Resins, Non-Shrink
suitability in construction
Grounts
4.6 Properties and uses of Geo polymer cement
 SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

S. Author Title of Books Publication/Year

No
.
1 Ghose, D. N. Construction Materials Tata McGraw Hill
2 S.K. Sharma Civil Engineering Construction Khanna Publishing House
Materials
3
Varghese.P.C Building Materials PHI learning, NewDelhi.
4 Rangwala, S.C., Charatorpublisher,Ahemdabad.
Engineering Materials

6 Civil Engineering Materials

Somayaji, Shan Pearson education, NewDelhi
7
Rajput,R.K Engineering Materials S. Chand and Co. New Delhi.
8 Sood H., Laboratory Manual on New Age Publishers New
Testing of Engineering Delhi.
Materials
9 Sharma C. P Engineering Materials PHI Learning, NewDelhi
10 Duggal, S. K Building Materials New International, NewDelhi.
11 S.S.Bhavikatti Building Materials Vikas Publishing House Pvt.Ltd.