CE3013 Advanced Construction Techniques Syllabus:

CE3013 Advanced Construction Techniques Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

 To study and understand the latest construction techniques applied to engineering construction for sub structure, super structure, special structures, rehabilitation and strengthening techniques and demolition techniques.

UNIT I SUB STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

Construction Methodology – 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, 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 – Strengthening of columns – Strengthening of slab – Strengthening of 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.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

 On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Understand 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 Understand the concepts used in the construction of special structures
CO4 Knowledge on Various strengthening and repair methods for different cases.
CO5 Identify the suitable demolition technique for demolishing a building.

REFERENCES:

1. Jerry Irvine, Advanced Construction Techniques, CA Rocket, 1984
2. Patrick Powers. J., Construction Dewatering: New Methods and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 1992.
3. Peter H.Emmons, “Concrete repair and maintenance illustrated”, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2001.Press, 2008.
4. Robertwade Brown, Practical foundation engineering hand book, McGraw Hill Publications, 1995.
5. Sankar, S.K. and Saraswati, S., Construction Technology, Oxford University, New Delhi, 2008.