Unit

Unit I General study of Construction techniques to cover large spans using short length
timber and laminated timber material, lamella roofing, portal frames, solid beams
and web beams.

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Unit II General study of suspension structures, membrane structures and pneumatic
structures, types, materials used, merits – demerits and examples.

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Unit III High rise buildings, foundations structural systems and architectural design
considerations.
Unit IV

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Study of causes of defects in buildings such as cracks, seepage, deflection etc. and
their remedies. General idea of nondestructive tests such as Rebound test,
Penetration test etc. Rehabilitation methods, Grouting, Guniting, Jacketing etc.
General Study of special chemicals used in construction and repairing work.
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Unit V Earthquakes and its effects on buildings, earthquake zones in India, Architectural
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design considerations and construction detailing for earthquake resistance.

Unit VI Design and detailing of additions and alterations in existing buildings put to new use
Process of modification and precautions to be taken.
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LARGE SPAN STRUCTURES 
USING SHORT LENGTH TIMBER AND LAMINATED TIMBER MATERIAL, LAMELLA ROOFING, 
PORTAL FRAMES, SOLID BEAMS AND WEB BEAMS
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SPAN IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT 
PROVIDED FOR A STABLE STRUCTURE
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SPAN LENGTHS

Small spans 2M‐5M

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Medium spans 5M‐30M
Small spans More Than 30M

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• MATERIALS GOVERN DESIGNS FOR 
VARIOUS SPANS
• STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL 

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DESIGN DEPEND UPON PROPERTIES 
OF VARIOUS MATERIALS
EVERY MATERIAL HAS SOME 
ADVANTAGE AND SOME 
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DISADVANTAGES FOR VARIOUS 
SPANS
• THESE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 
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HAVE BEEN TRANSFORMED BY USE 
OF TECHNOLOGY 

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SPAN LENGTHS & MATERIALS ‐ TRADITIONAL

CONCRETE STEEL TIMBER

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ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES
• FIRE RESISTANT  • HIGH STRUCTURAL  • NO CORROSION
• HIGH STRUCTURAL 

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STRENGTH • LIGHT WEIGHT AS 
STRENGTH • EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT COMPARED TO 
• EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT • DURABILITY CONCRETE
• DURABILITY • LIGHT WEIGHT • DURABLE
DISADVANTAGES
• SELF WEIGHT
• PROCESS OF 
CONSTRUCTION
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DISADVANTAGES
• NOT COMPLETELY FIRE 
RESISTANT 
• EASE OF CONSTRUCTION
DISADVANTAGES
• NOT COMPLETELY FIRE 
RESISTANT 
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• COST INVOLVED • CORROSION • COST INVOLVED

RCC SLABS, BRIDGES, STEEL SLABS, BRIDGES, TIMBER FLOORS, ROOFS

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ROOFS ROOFS

STONE BRICK

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WHY LARGE SPANS ARE NEEDED?
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• FOR OBSTRUCTION FREE AREAS FOR PUBLIC GATHERING
• EVENT VENUES SUCH AS AUDITORIUMS
• SPORTS HALL AND CENTERS

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• INDUSTRIAL AREAS  ‐ LARGE OBSTRUCTION FREE AREAS FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKING
• BRIDGES
• RELIGIOUS GATHERING PLACES 

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LARGE SPAN STRUCTURE : TYPES‐1

SHORT LENGTH LARGE SPAN 

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• LAMELLA 
• GLUE LAM

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• SLT (STRESS LAMINATED TIMBER)

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