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Advanced Construction Technology (Diploma)

Prefabrication, formwork systems, construction equipment, green building and modern construction methods.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters24Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Prefabrication and Precast Construction 4 topics
  1. Need and advantages of prefabrication
  2. Precast elements: hollow core slabs, beams, wall panels
  3. Joints in precast construction
  4. Handling, transport and erection
02Formwork Systems 4 topics
  1. Requirements of good formwork
  2. Slip form and jump form
  3. Aluminium (Mivan) and table formwork
  4. Stripping time as per IS 456
03Construction Equipment 4 topics
  1. Earth moving: dozer, backhoe, scraper, excavator
  2. Hoisting: tower crane, mobile crane, hoist
  3. Compaction equipment
  4. Output and selection of equipment
04Advanced Concreting and Ground Improvement 4 topics
  1. Ready mixed concrete and transit mixers
  2. Concrete pumping
  3. Ground improvement: vertical drains, stone columns, grouting
  4. Diaphragm walls and piling
05Green Building 4 topics
  1. Concepts of sustainable construction
  2. Rating systems: GRIHA and IGBC
  3. Energy and water efficiency
  4. Eco-friendly materials: fly ash bricks, recycled aggregates
06Modern Methods 4 topics
  1. Pre-engineered buildings (PEB)
  2. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  3. 3D concrete printing
  4. Drones and digital site monitoring

About

You will be able to

  • Explain prefabrication and precast construction systems
  • Select formwork systems such as slip form, aluminium (Mivan) and table forms
  • Select construction equipment for earthwork, hoisting and concreting and estimate output
  • Explain RMC, concrete pumping and ground improvement techniques
  • Apply green building principles and rating systems (GRIHA, IGBC)
  • Describe modern methods such as pre-engineered buildings, BIM and 3D concrete printing

Who it is for

  • Diploma Civil Engineering students of Semester 6 (BTEUP)
  • Site engineers who want to learn modern construction methods

What you need

  • Building Construction and Construction Management

Questions

Which syllabus does this Advanced Construction Technology course follow?

It follows the BTEUP diploma syllabus (Civil Engineering - Semester 6). If your polytechnic or university syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus and unit order.

Will this help in the semester exam?

Yes. Each unit is taught with board-pattern questions, numericals where needed, and revision tests before the end-semester exam.

Are notes and tests provided?

Yes. Unit-wise short notes, an MCQ question bank and a final test paper are provided.

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