CN4201 Advanced Construction Techniques Syllabus:
CN4201 Advanced Construction Techniques Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To study and understand the latest construction techniques applied to engineering construction for sub structure, super structure, special structures.
To gain the knowledge about the rehabilitation and strengthening techniques.
To learn about the various demolition techniques.
UNIT I SUB STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
Box jacking – Pipe jacking – Under water construction of diaphragm walls and basement – Tunneling techniques – Piling techniques – Driving well and caisson – sinking cofferdam – cable anchoring and grouting – Driving diaphragm walls, Sheet piles – Laying operations for built up offshore system – Shoring for deep cutting – Large reservoir construction – well points – Dewatering for underground open excavation.
UNIT II SUPER STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDINGS
Vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring – Concrete paving technology – Techniques of construction for continuous concreting operation in tall buildings of various shapes and varying sections – Erection techniques of tall structures, Large span structures – launching techniques for heavy decks – in-situ prestressing in high rise structures, Post tensioning of slab- Aerial transporting – Handling and erecting lightweight components on tall structures.
UNIT III CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIAL STRUCTURES
Erection of lattice towers – Rigging of transmission line structures – Construction sequence in cooling towers, Silos, chimney, and sky scrapers – Bow string bridges, Cable stayed bridges – Launching and pushing of box decks – Construction of jetties and break water structures – Construction sequence and methods in domes – Support structure for heavy equipment and machinery in heavy industries – Erection of articulated structures and space decks.
UNIT IV REHABILITATION AND STRENGTHENING TECHNIQUES
Seismic retrofitting – Strengthening of beams, columns, slab and masonry wall – Protection methods of structures, Mud jacking and grouting for foundation – Micro piling and underpinning for strengthening floor and shallow profile – Sub grade water proofing, Soil Stabilization techniques.
UNIT V DEMOLITION
Demolition Techniques, Demolition by Machines, Demolition by Explosives, Advanced techniques using Robotic Machines, Demolition Sequence, Dismantling Techniques, Safety precaution in Demolition and Dismantling.
OUTCOME:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Classify the modern construction techniques used in the sub structure construction.
CO2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts relevant to super structure construction for buildings
CO3 Summarize the concepts used in the construction of special structures
CO4 Distinguish Various strengthening and repair methods for different cases.
CO5 Identify the suitable demolition technique for demolishing a building.
REFERENCES:
1. Robertwade Brown, Practical foundation engineering hand book, McGraw Hill Publications, 2000.
2. Concrete Structures: Repair, Rehabilitation and Strengthening, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy, 2020
3. Patrick Powers. J., Construction Dewatering: New Methods and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 1992.
4. Peter H.Emmons, “Concrete repair and maintenance illustrated”, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2001.Press, 2008.
5. Sankar, S.K. and Saraswati, S., Construction Technology, Oxford University, New Delhi, 2008.