This
note offers an introduction to the history, theory, and construction of basic
structural systems as well as an introduction to energy issues in buildings. It
emphasizes basic systematic and elemental behavior, principles of structural
behavior, and analysis of individual structural elements and strategies for load
carrying. Topics covered includes: Introduction to Sustainable Design Issues,
Architecture Structures, Active Statics, Exterior Envelopes, Masonry, Metals,
Concrete.
This note covers the following topics: Floor or Roof Construction
Technologies, Roof Construction Technologies, Wall Construction Technologies,
Foundation Construction Technologies, System Level Technologies, Services and
Materials.
Author(s): Building Materials and Technology Promotion
Council
This
note explains the following topics: Effective design and engineering for
building in the tropics, Climate and Natural Disasters in the tropics, Building
Materials, Building construction maintenance, technologies and infrastructural
works.
This PDF covers the
following topics related to Building Materials, Construction and Planning :
Stones, Bricks and Aggregates, Cement & Admixtures, Wood, Aluminum and Glass.
Author(s): Mr. K. Anand Goud,
Assistant Professor, Mr. K. Tarun Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of
Civil Engineering, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering