CE305: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

CREDITS = 5 (L=3, T=2, P=0)

Course Objectives:
1. Create awareness about construction practices for sub structure of heavy structures
under various conditions.
2. Relate recent advancement in heavy construction.
3. Impart knowledge of construction of tall structures.
4. Study process of demolition and safety measures.
Teaching and Assessment Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Credits Assessment Scheme
Total
Theory Practical
L T P C Marks
ESE CE ESE CE
150
3 2 0 5 70 30 30 20
Course Contents:
Unit Topics Teaching
No. Hours
1 Pile Foundations: 06
Introduction, uses, selection of pile, types of piles, pile cap and pile shoe, pile
driving methods, micro piling, causes of failures of piles, Heaving of piles.

2 Caissons: 06
Definition, uses, construction material, types of caissons, loads on caisson, design
features of caissons, problems in floating and sinking of caisson and remedial
measures, caisson diseases.

3 Temporary structures /works: 18

Coffer Dams:
Introduction, definition, types of coffer dams, selection of coffer dams, design
features of coffer dams, leakage prevention and economical height of cofferdam.
Control of Ground water in Excavations:
Introduction, methods: pumping, well points, bore wells, electro-osmosis, chemical,
freezing process, vibro-flotation.
Scaffolding:
Requirements, terminology, types, erections.
Shoring for excavations:
Introduction, timbering of trenches, stay bracing, box sheeting, vertical sheeting,
runners, sheet piling.
Shoring for structures:
Introduction vertical Shoring, Horizontal Shoring, Inclined Shoring, Underpinning.
Form work:
Form work for R.C.C. Wall, slab, beam and column, centering for arches of large
spans, design features for temporary works, slip formwork.
Unit Topics Teaching
No. Hours
4 Construction of tall structures: 06

Materials for tall structures. Structural system for tall structures. Methods of
construction of tall structures.

5 Miscellaneous: 09

Diaphragm wall: Introduction and construction.

Demolition of Structure:
Demolition, taking down, dismantling, methods, safety measures.
Trenchless technology:
Introduction, types and uses.
Grouting, Guniting, Shotcreting :
Terminology, applications, Materials, Proportioning and Properties, Dry-Mix
Process, Wet-Mix Process, Auxiliary Equipment, Special Equipment, methods.

TOTAL 45
List of References:
1. Atev. S.S., “Construction Technology”, Mir Publisher.
2. Arun Kumar Jain, Ashok Kumar Jain, B.C. Punmia, “Building Construction”, Laxmi
Publication, ISBN 10: 8131804283 ISBN 13: 9788131804285
3. Gahlot. P.S., Sharma Sanjay, “Building Repair and Maintenance Management”,
Edition 2005, CVS publication, ISBN 10: 8123912439, ISBN 13: 9788123912431
4. Paul Wordsworth, Lee's Building Maintenance Management, 4th Edition, 2000,
Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-0-632-05362-9
5. J. Patrick Powers, Arthur B. Corwin, Paul C. Schmall, Walter E. Kaeck,
"Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control: New Methods and
Applications", ISBN: 978-0-471-47943-7, Wiley & Sons, Inc., 3rd Edition.
6. Raj Purushothama, “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Laxmi Publications, and
ISBN: 9788131808573, Edition: First, 1999.
7. Moseley, M. P, Ground Improvement, Blackie Academic & Professional, Boca Raton,
Florida, USA, ISBN 0751400734, 084937717X, 1993.

Course Outcomes (COs):

After learning the course the students shall be able to:
1. Supervise construction of deep foundations for heavy structures.
2. Select appropriate temporary structures/works.
3. Execute construction of tall structures.
4. Carryout demolition safely.
5. Employ recent advancement in construction techniques.