Building Construction

This book, first published in 1984 and entering into Tenth Edition, contains 32 chapters on various aspects of Building Construction, including the one on ?Earthquake Resistant Buildings?. Building Construction is a traditional science which deals with the modern methods of sound construction, incorporating appropriate use of materials, sufficient strength, stability and performance, maximum utility and good proportion and grace. The aim of this book is to acquaint Civil Engineers, Architects, Builders, Contractors etc. with basic principles as well as current design practices in the construction of buildings. The book is based on current construction practices prevalent in India, incorporating latest Indian Standard Recommendations. The basic construction features as well as design details have been profusely illustrated through neat sketches.
Table Of Contents :
Chapter 1.       Introduction
Chapter 2.       Foundations - 1: General
Chapter 3.       Foundations - 2 : Shallow Foundations
Chapter 4.       Foundations - 3 : Deep Foundations
Chapter 5.       Masonry - 1 : Stone Masonry
Chapter 6.       Masonry - 2 : Brick Masonry
Chapter 7.       Masonry - 3 : Composite Masonry
Chapter 8.       Load-Bearing Walls
Chapter 9.       Cavity Walls
Chapter 10.     Partition Walls
Chapter 11.     Floors -1 : Ground Floors
Chapter 12.     Floors - 2 : Upper Floors
Chapter 13.     Lintels and Arches
Chapter 14.     Stairs
Chapter 15.     Roofs and Roof Coverings
Chapter 16.     Carpentary and Joinery
Chapter 17.     Doors and Windows
Chapter 18.     Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding
Chapter 19.     Plastering and Pointing
Chapter 20.     Paintings, Distempering and Whitewashing
Chapter 21.     Damp-Proofing
Chapter 22.     Termite Proofing
Chapter 23.     Fire Protection
Chapter 24.     Thermal Insulation
Chapter 25.     Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete
Chapter 26.     Form-work
Chapter 27.     Ventilation and Airconditioning
Chapter 28.     Acoustics and Sound Insulation
Chapter 29.     PERT and CPM
Chapter 30.     Plumbing for Building
Chapter 31.     Building Plans
Chapter 32.     Earthquake Resistant Building
About Author :
Dr. B. C. Punmia is an eminent author of 18 books, most of which are followed as textbooks. Having graduated in 1959 with 'Honours', he obtained his master's degree in 1969 with 'Honours' and Ph.D. in 1976. Having started his career as Assistant Professor in 1959, he was elevated to the posts of Reader in 1965 and Professor in 1978. He also held the posts of Head of Civil Engg. Department and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur. During his teaching career of about 36 years, he guided a large number of research students. Dr. Punmia has authored more than hundred papers, monographs and technical reports published in various Indian and foreign journals. He had been consultant to various government, semi-government and private organizations.

Ashok Kumar Jain is an eminent Design and Field Engineer. He is also a prolific writer in the domain of Civil Engineering.

Arun Kumar Jain, gold medalist at both B.E. and M.E. levels, is presently working as Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur. Apart from teaching, he has guided more than a dozen students at the M.E. level.EBC-0503