Construction Method and Equipment

Course Code
ARE234
Course Title
Construction Method and Equipment
Course Description

This course provides students with a comprehensive background on building construction methods, processes and site equipment. The course is planned in two sections, first section will encompass the building construction phases related to site preparation and safety, dewatering, earthworks (excavation), foundations, forming substructure (plinth systems, sub floors and water storage tanks) and super structure (columns, building core, beams, RCC slabs, walls systems, roofs and overhead water storage systems). Whereas the second section of course focus on the role of machines and several types of construction equipment in execution of building construction. In addition, the practical part of course will help the student to produce the key details of building construction elements and layout drawings.

Prerequisites
ARE233
Credits
3
Course Type
Theory, Lab
Offered
Spring