Fundamentals of Building Construction

By Dr. P.K. Ghosh and Mr. Gaurav Kumar Agrawal | Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

Learners enrolled: 591

The course provides a thorough exploration of fundamental concepts and practices essential for aspiring building construction professionals. Beginning with an overview of building components, types, and site selection, the course progresses to delve into construction tools, various foundation types, including shallow and deep foundations, and explores materials such as masonry and concrete. It covers key elements of construction like doors, windows, staircases, roofs, and floors, along with finishing touches. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols, environmental considerations, and the suitability of machinery and equipment. The course culminates with the basics of precast constructions, offering students a comprehensive understanding of construction principles, techniques, and safety measures necessary for diverse roles in the civil engineering field.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Civil Engineering
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	15 Jul 2025
End Date :	15 Nov 2025
Enrollment Ends :	15 Sep 2025
Exam Date :

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Course layout

Lecture No.	Publishing Week	Video Titles
1	1	Introduction & Types of Building
2		Components of Building
3		Types of Structure & Design Loads
4		Site Investigation & Ground Techniques
5	2	Foundation - Introduction & Types
6		Foundation - Bearing Capacity
7		Foundation – Shallow Foundation (Part-1)
8		Foundation – Shallow Foundation (Part-2)
9	3	Foundation – Deep Foundation (Part-1)
10		Foundation – Deep Foundation (Part-2)
11		Damp Proofing and Termite Treatment
12	4	Brick Masonary – Types, Uses & Terminology
13		Brick Masonary - Bond in Brick Work
14		Load Bearing Walls, Cavity Walls and Partition Walls
15	5	Floors – Ground Floors
16		Staircase – Terminology & Classifications
17		Staircase – Dimensions & Geometric Design
18		Floors - Upper Floors
19	6	Lintels and Arches
20		Doors and Windows - Types & Details (Part-1)
21		Doors and Windows - Types & Details (Part-2)
22	7	Roof and Roof Coverings – Introduction & Types
23	7	Roof and Roof Coverings –Pitched Roof
24	8	Finishing Items - Plastering and Pointing
25	8	Painting, Distempering and White-Washing
26	9	Form Work
27		Shoring and Underpinning
28		Scaffolding – Purpose & Types
29	10	Concrete – Fresh Concrete
30		Concrete – Hardened Concrete
31		Tools, Machinery & Equipment used in Construction (Part-1)
32		Tools, Machinery & Equipment used in Construction (Part-2)
33	11	Fire Protection & Thermal Insulations
34		Acoustics
35		Sound Insulation & Ventilation in Buildings
36		Plumbing for Buildings
37	12	Safety & Environmental Aspects - Precautions during the Construction
38		Safety & Environmental Aspects - Environmental Consideration
39		Precast Constructions (Part-1)
40		Precast Constructions (Part-2)

Books and references

1. “Building Construction” by Dr. B.C. Punmia, Er. Ashok K. Jain and Dr. Arun K. Jain, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.

2. “Building Construction” by S. C. Rangwala, Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

3. “A Textbook of Building Construction” by Er. Dr. S. K. Sharma, S. Chand Publishing.

4. “Building Construction” by Sushil Kumar, Standard Publishers Distributors.

5. “Building Materials & Construction” by Saurabh Kumar Soni, S. K. Kataria & Sons Publications.

Instructor bio

Dr. P.K. Ghosh

Designation: Professor, Director

Institution: Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

Broad Subject Area: Environmental Engineering

Field of Specialization: Environmental Engineering

Educational Qualification (starting from Bachelor’s Degree onwards):

Degree Year University Field(s)

BE 1985 Pt. RSU Raipur, Civil

ME 1994 Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur Structures

Ph. D. 2005 Pt. RSU Raipur, Environmental Engineering

Mr. Gaurav Kumar Agrawal

Mr. Gaurav Kumar Agrawal serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at the University Teaching Department, CSVTU Bhilai. He obtained his B.E. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering from CSVTU Bhilai and pursued his M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from MANIT Bhopal. With over 3 years of teaching and research experience in Civil/Structural Engineering, he actively contributes to various consultancy projects for both state public and private firms. His research interests encompass concrete technology, seismic analysis, and bridge engineering.

Course certificate

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The online registration form has to be filled, and the certification exam fee needs to be paid.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) which will be available at the end of the course and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination.

A minimum of 40% passing marks (i.e. at-least 12 marks in Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) & 28 Marks in external proctored examination) will be required for being eligible for SWAYAM Certificate.

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