VNIT Nagpur Architecture College

Does VNIT or Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology only offer Bachelor of Architecture; doesn’t it offer M Tech in Architecture? What is the process of admission in M Tech in Architecture in VNIT or Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology?

Can you provide me the syllabus of B. Arch in Architecture program offered by Department of Architecture and Planning of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur?

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The syllabus of B. Arch in Architecture program offered by Department of Architecture and Planning of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is as follows:

COURSE OUTLINE

ARL 101 CONSTRUCTION-I

Objective:
The course introduces the first principles of construction through simple elements of basic construction.

Content:
Introduction to building construction Understanding relationship between architectural design, building construction, building materials, etc Objective of the course is to learn in progression various construction systems, from simple building construction techniques to comprehensive, complex construction methods. Emphasis shall be on reasoning and analysis while acquainting the students with different building elements. The course shall aim at building a strong sense of visualization to enable students to evolve, apply alterative materials and methods of construction.

General idea of load transmission in load bearing & frame structures their advantages, disadvantages and suitability.
Various types of load bearing and framed structures, their advantages, disadvantages and suitability
Introduction to various types of foundations & elements of building from foundation to roof
Simple foundation for load bearing walls in stone and brick, Plinth filling, steps, etc.
Various types of construction & Standard terms in brick and stone masonry
English, Flemish, local bonds, piers, types of stone walls, composite and curved walls, lintels and arches, copings etc
Site visits for on-site studies.

Method of Assessment: Notes, site visit reports, market survey and tests.

Reference Books:
1.Construction of Building, By R. Barry, Orient Longman lid.
2.Building Construction Handbook, By R. Chudley, British library cataloguing,
3.Building Construction IlIustrayed, By Francis DK Ching, Van Nostrand Reinhold Ltd.
4.Building Construction, By S.C. Rangwala, Charotar Publishing House.
5.Building Construction, By B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Publications Pv1. Ltd.

Pre-requisites: Nil


Syllabus B. Arch in Architecture Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur