Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
AR-231 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – lll
Contact Hours per Week
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Total
3
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7
10
Final
Exam.
65
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
-
30+15*
80+20#
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
210
6 hours
07
* Indicates marks are to be awarded on the basis of educational tour conducted during the summer
vacations after the previous semester.
# Indicates marks to be awarded for the Time problem
OBJECTIVES
To train students to understand the various issues which arise while designing a double storied building,
such as location of staircase (starting of vertical circulation), Toilets (services), walls (structural elements)
etc. The student should also be exposed to the basic of site planning such as location of roads, pathways
and building block.
CONTENTS (14-weeks)
Design of a double storied load bearing structure such as Residence/Duplex house, Primary school,
Primary Health center, Restaurant/Motel etc.
NOTE:
Two design problems each of 05 to 06 weeks and one time problem of 01 week is to be completed in this
semester. The concerned faculty is required to frame a detailed programme for each of the above design
problems and time problem with reference to the above contents.
REFERENCE BOOKS
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Building Drawing with an Integrated approach to Built environment – Shah, Kale & Patki
Site Design Graphics – Micheal S. Kendall
Architectural Graphics – A Ching Frank
Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data – John Hancock Callender
Time Saver Standards for Building Design Data – John Hancock Callender
Architectural Graphic Standard – Ramsey/Sleeper
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
AR-232 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS – lll
Contact Hours per Week
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Total
2
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4
6
Final
Exam.
35
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
25
-
60
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
120
4hours
04
OBJECTIVE
To introduce construction details of various elements of single storied building of load-bearing masonary
and foundations.
CONTENTS
UNIT l (Time-three weeks)
 Introduction to various types of staircases with respect to material and shapes. Detailed Drawings
and construction details to be made for Single flight and Dog-leg staircase in timber.
UNIT ll (Time-five weeks)
 Construction of foundations in brick and stone masonry for load-bearing and toe walls.
 Introduction to Damp-Proof course, detailing of Horizontal and Vertical DPC.
 Construction of Plain Cement Concrete and Terrazzo floors.
UNIT lll (Time-four weeks)
 Introduction to Mortars and plasters such as Cement and Lime, types of pointing. Detail studies -Constituents, Manufacturing process and Properties of the same.
 Detailed study of infill wall of bricks and various cement concrete products.
UNIT lV (Time- two weeks)
 Introduction to glass as building material. Detailed studies of the same- types, manufacturing and
application.
NOTE:
The time mentioned at the end of each of the above units indicates the tentative time taken to complete
each. The marks for sessional work may be divided accordingly.
REFERENCE BOOKS
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Construction of Buildings Vol. 1-2-4 -- R Barry
Building Construction Metric Vol. 3 -- W.B.Mckay
Building Construction Illustrated – Francis D.K. Ching
Construction Technology Vol. 1-2-3 -- R. Chudley
Architectural Graphic Standards – Ramsey & Sleeper
Building Construction
-- B.C.Punmia
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
AR-233 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE– lll
Contact Hours per
Week
L
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D
Total
2
1
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-
3
Final
Exam.
55
Sessional
Mid
term
External
Internal
10
-
25
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
90
3 Hours
03
OBJECTIVES
 To understand the role of geo-physical, societal, political and technological factors in the evolution
of Architectural and Urban form.
 To develop a holistic approach to Architecture as an integral component of the built environment.
CONTENTS
UNIT l (Time- three weeks)
 Study of Byzantine churches with respect to architectural forms, structural systems, techniques of
construction etc.
 Detailed studies of Gothic Cathedral of Medieval European towns with reference to
Architectural characteristics and their comparison to Romanesque period.
 Comparison of Architectural characteristics of Gothic churches in France and England.
UNIT ll (Time- three weeks)
 Study of evolution of Romanesque architecture with respect to changes in church plans, Elevation
features, techniques of construction and structural systems.
 Study of architectural characteristics of Romanesque churches in Italy, France and Germany.
UNIT III (Time-four weeks)
 Introduction to the basis of Renaissance Movement and its effect on the built environment.
 Study of the works of Architects of Early Renaissance, High Renaissance
UNIT IV (Time-four weeks)
 Introduction to the basis of Baroque Movement and its effect on the built environment.
 Detailed studies of Baroque Architecture such as its Development, Characteristics of
Baroque Architecture.
 Study of works Architects of Baroque period such as Bernini and Borromini.
NOTE:
 The time mentioned at the end of each of the above units indicates the tentative time
taken to complete each. The marks for sessional work may be divided accordingly.
 Analysis of architectural style/building typology must include functional, constructional /structural
and ornamental aspects.
REFERENCE BOOKS
 The world of Architecture – Paul Holberton
 Baroque India – Jose Pereira
 Renaissance Architecture – Jose Pereira
 A History of Architecture – Sir Banister Fletcher
 A History of Architecture – Spiro Kostof
 Encyclopedia of World Architecture – James Ferguson
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
AR-234 STRUCTURES – III
Contact Hours per Week
L
T
P
D
Total
2
1
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-
3
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
Final
Exam.
55
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
25
-
10
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
90
3 hours
03
OBJECTIVES
To understand the principles of Structural Analysis, so that it forms the basis for Structural design.
CONTENTS:
UNIT l (Time-five weeks)
FIXED AND CONTINUOUS BEAMS
Review of shear force and Bending Moment diagram for simply supported beam, Effect of
continuity, its advantages and disadvantages, Types of supports and their characteristics
(i) Simple support (ii) Fixed support (iii) Roller support (iv) Guided Support, Determinate &
Indeterminate Structures, Finding Indeterminacy of Structures, Analysis of Continuous
beams for two to four span, conceptual idea about full and partial loading and fixing using
moment distribution method and Theorem of three moments.
UNIT ll (Time-three weeks)
TRUSSES
Definition of Truss, Perfect Truss, Imperfect truss, Types of Trusses and Suitability,
Analysis of simple Trusses by Graphical and Analytical method. Method of joints,
Methods of sections.
UNIT lll (Time-three weeks)
ARCHES
Types and behavior of arches with history, Method of solving three hinges arches with
few problems, Introduction to two hinged arches.
UNIT lV (Time-three weeks)
FRAMES
Indeterminacy of frames with different end conditions, Analysis of frame by portal &
cantilever method.
NOTE:
The time mentioned at the end of each of the above unit indicates the tentative time taken to complete
each. The marks for sessional works may be divided accordingly.
REFERENCE BOOKS
 R.C.C. Design
 Reinforced Concrete  RCC Design
 Steel Structure
 Relevant Design Codes
And Design Aids
B.C.Punmia
S.K.Mallick and A.P.Gupta
P.Dayaratnam
V.N.Vazirani
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
AR-235 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING & GRAPHICS - II
Contact Hours per Week
L
T
P
D
Total
2
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4
6
Final
Exam.
35
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
25
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60
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
120
4hours
04
OBJECTIVE
To train students in understanding the representation of graphical/orthographical drawings and develop a
logistic approach to represent the overall concept /idea of any project.
CONTENTS
UNIT I (Time-04 weeks)
1) Introduction to Sciography
2) Detailed studies teaching method of drawing Sciography of points, lines, planes, solids, paraline
projections and perspective projection.
UNIT II (Time-04 weeks)
1) Detailed studies teaching method of drawing Three Point Perspective using conventional plan method
of simple and complex objects.
UNIT III (Time-07 weeks)
1) Outdoor sketching of buildings, huts, trees, human figures, landscape, vehicles, etc. with water color
and Pen & Ink.
2) Use of overlapping effects of water and poster colour in mural composition based upon geometric
elements.
3) Introduction to the art of Sculpture making through demonstration and practice examples
4) Simple mural design in Ceramics / Plaster of paris / Wrought iron / Terracotta / Wall
painting.Illustrative examples to be followed explaining the various techniques.
UNIT IV (Time-04 weeks)
1) Using pencils of different grades showing shades and shadows for sketching & rendering of various
building components and details. Illustrative examples to be followed explaining the different
techniques.
Note: Unit I, II & III will be taught by faculty from Architecture while Unit IV, V & VI will be taught by faculty
from Applied arts / Fine arts
REFERENCE BOOKS
Sketching the Concept - Harold Linton and Scott Sutton
DRA W How To Master The Art - Jeffery Camp . Drawing Masterclass - Ron Bowen
Drawing the Landscape - Chip Sullivan . Creative perspective - Robert Gill
Rendering with Pen and Ink - Robert Gill . Architectural Rendering - Philip Crowe
Drawing and Perceiving - Douglas Cooper . Architectural Drawing - Tom Porter
The Joy of Drawing - Bill Martin
Envisioning Architecture - lian Fraser and Rod Henmi
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
B.Arch 2nd
AR-236 SURVEYING & LEVELLING
Contact Hours per Week
L
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P
D
Total
1
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2
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3
Final
Exam.
35
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
15
-
10
year (3rd Semester)
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
60
3 hours
02
OBJECTIVE
To bring about awareness of role of surveying in architectural and planning projects.
CONTENT
UNIT l (Time-four weeks)
 Objectives, divisions and principles of surveying, scales and measurements, types of
instruments and their uses.
 Chain surveying: Principles and instruments, Methods of chaining, errors in measurement and
corrections, recording field notes and obstacles in chain surveying.
 Prismatic compass: Its use in the measurement of angles from bearings.
UNIT ll (Time-five weeks)
 Leveling: Terminology, Dumpy level and I.O.P level, temporary adjustment of a level, leveling
staves, reduction of levels, difficulty in leveling, errors and tolerances and classification of
leveling.
 Contouring: Technical terms used in contouring, characteristics of contours, methods of
contouring, interpretation of contours, tracing the contour, gradient for alignment of a roads and
paths and uses of contours.
UNIT lll (Time-five weeks)
 Plane table surveying: Plane table and its accessories, setting and orienting the plane table,
methods of plane tabling and advantages and disadvantages of Plane table survey.
 Theodolite surveying: Transit vernier, Theodolite, basic definitions, temporary adjustment,
fundamental lines of theodolite, measurement of horizontal and vertical angles, reading a
magnetic bearing of line, prolonging a straight line, techniques of surveying a large campus,
methods of computation of areas and methods of setting out a building.
NOTE:
 Minimum one practical from each unit should be conducted.
 The time mentioned at the end of each of the above units indicates the tentative time taken to
complete each. The marks for sessional work may be divided accordingly.
REFERENCE BOOKS
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Surveying Vol-1 –
B.C.Punamia
Textbook of surveying – C. Venkatramaiah
Advanced Surveying -- R. Agor
Surveying & Leveling -- S.C. Rangwala
Advanced Surveying -- Shahani
Syllabus approved in the 6th regular Senate meeting held on 01/05/2006 to be implemented from 2006
Batch under Credit Scheme and revised in the 8th Regular senate meeting held on 08/12/07
AR – 237 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE - l
Contact Hours per Week
L
T
P
D
Total
1
-
2
-
3
Final
Exam.
-
B.Arch 2nd year (3rd Semester)
Sessional
Midterm
External
Internal
-
25
35
Total
Exam
Duration
Credit
60
Individual
02
OBJECTIVE
The students should be exposed to the potential of computers and Internet. They should understand its
working in an elementary way and be able to use it for word processing and communication.
CONTENTS
UNIT l (Time-two weeks)
 History of development of computers.
 Potential of the use of computer in day to day life with special emphasis on their use in field of
Architecture.
 Hardware and Software requirements in a computer.
UNIT ll (Time-three weeks)
 Different types of Operating systems – DOS, Linux, Unix, Windows, etc.
UNIT lll (Time-six weeks)
 Ms Office – creating a document file, viewing editing and formatting a document, using graphics
in a text document, etc.
UNIT lV (Time-three weeks)
 Development and evolution of Internet.
 Using email account, Web pages, Homepage, search engines and portals.
NOTE:
The time mentioned at the end of each of the above units indicates the tentative time taken to complete
each. The marks for sessional work may be divided accordingly.
REFERENCE BOOKS
 Computers Today – S.K.Basandra
 Mastering Microsoft Office-2007 – CADD Centre
 Microsoft Office 2000 Complete – CADD Centre.