RGPV B.Architecture 5th Semester (Grading System) Syllabus

                                                              A311 Design-V


Design  of  imaginative  forms  to  develop  the  creativity  in  terms  of  built form. Design with application of    principles   and   theory   of    architectural    design   and   philosophies   of contemporary   architects.   The  attempt  is  towards  developing   ones   own   language   and  philosophy of architecture to guide towards exploring  alternative building  forms for different  activities  which  help  in  understanding  the relationship  of structure and  possibilities   in  building  forms.  Design  problems  should  include problems of simple and  complex nature  i.e. temple, gathering places, exhibition pavilion, clubs, cafe, community hall, museums, art gallery, pavilion, sport complexes, nursing homes. Emphasis shall be given more on three dimensional studies to develop an understanding for man and space relationship and also relevant building bye- laws. There should be variety of problems in the studio work with changing focus for each problem from theory to construction techniques (local) and site lay outs,  covering  organisation  and  detailing of open spaces with the aim to learn to work with practical limitations. One group  exercise of  making measure drawings of a building for documentation. Minimum one time problem is to be attempted in class, of 18 hrs duration.
Note: Sessional  should  be  done  in  the form of drawing sheets and reports for  the design projects.  Assessment shall be done on the basis of regular reviews.      



                                                 A312 Building Construction-IV 
 

1. Design and Constructional details of sliding, sliding folding, revolving doors, swing doors and sliding windows in timber.
2. Design and construction details of fix glazing, side hung doors, in aluminum, fully glass door, rolling shutter and collapsible shutter.
3. Study of metal and aluminium sectioned curtain wall.
4. Study of steel railing, jalis, grills, staircase and ladders. Study of compound wall (advanced type) with security arrangement, study of wicket gate and large entrance gates rolling on  wheels.
5. Study of expansion joints, water proofing and roof light.  Study of details of various methods of facade treatment and interior finishes.



                                        A313 Building Services-I (Sanitation & Plumbing)


A) SANITATION:
1. Basic  principles  of  sanitation,  introduction  to  modern  plumbing  system.   Study of  Indian standards  and  plumbing  bye   laws.   General  introduction   to  various  sanitary   fitting   & fixtures   their  placement   and  functions.  Study  of   internal  &  external  drainage   system including study of duct for large verity of buildings  including  small  residences,  apartments,  block of houses, public buildings etc.  
2. Study of various types of sanitary pipes, construction of joints and laying of pipes. Study of  traps,inspection chamber, man hole, septic tanks, soak pit and public sewage line. Study of  various stages of disposal of domestic effluent from fitting to sewer line. Study of “Sulabha” complex & other “CBRI” toilet details. Study of storm water disposal in various buildings and road side.
3. Importance of sanitary services in the economics of buildings, planning & design disposal of  city effluent, various treatment methods of city effluent and recycle of waste water. Study of refuse chutes in multistoried buildings and collection of refuse and recycle of city solid wastes.  
B) PLUMBING:
4. Study of sources of water and water treatment for city domestic purpose. Study of quality of  potable water.  
5. Study of Indian standards and water supply network.  Architectural approach to plan the domestic water storage facilities and water distribution system in buildings.



                            A314 Study Tour, Working Drawing & Measurement Drawings 



Study Tour, Working Drawing & Measurement Drawings: One week measurement tour (local or out of station) to measure a building of historical or architectural importance and Study tour is compulsory.                  



                                               A315  Modern Structural Systems  


(1) Design of Flat Slab
(2) Design of continuous and isolated footings
(3) Design of combined footing :- types of combined footing, design of combined footing (rectangular and trapezoidal only)  
(4) Appropriate methods for an analysis for frames by portal method, cantilever method (horizontal forces only)
(5) Prestressed concrete:- pre stress and prestressing methods, type and classification of prestressing, losses of prestress  



                                             A316 Building Science-II (Energy Systems) 



1. Types, sources, availability and reserves of conventional and non-conventional energy, Role and importance of Energy in Buildings.  
 2. Assessment of energy consumption in a building and methods of energy conservation:-   (a) Through minimizing wastages.  (b) Through appropriate use of climatology.  (c) Through  appropriate design and planning of buildings.  
3. Introduction to Bio-Climatic  architecture, Study of  solar  radiation on  earth’s surface, Measurement , angles, estimation and analysis, Orientation of building, with reference to solar radiation.  Special design and planning  detailing.  Active solar architecture.  Passive  solar  architecture.      
4. Introduction to wind oriented architecture, study and analysis of micro level wind. Design and planning of building  considering  winds.
5 Study  of  energy  efficient  building  material  and  construction  techniques.   Case  study  of national and international examples. Studio problem.    

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RGPV B.Architecture 4th Semester (Grading System) Syllabus

                                                            AR -221 Design-IV  


Study of natural environmental factors, their impact and consideration by human settlements of  a town  on  a  part of a city.  Especially  on housing forms, open spaces, their activities and  construction  methods  including  energy  efficient   structures.  Emphasis  on   the   following attitudes  is  important :- Detailed  study  of  one  or  more  of  the  following  aspects - climatic considerations and relationship with life  style.  Emphsis  on  Consideration  of  constructional details,  basic  details  of  services  like  kitchen,  toilets  etc.  and site  planning  of the scheme. Design problems with   natural   and   man   made   parameters   dealing   with    independent  bunglows,  farm  houses,  combined  units,  duplex  type  their cluster  or  grouping  etc.  along with  relevent  Building  codes.
There should be minimum one time problem of 12 hrs. duration apart from regular design  problems in the  studio.
       

                                                     AR-222 Building Construction-III


1. Shoring.
2. Industrial steel floor (fire proof), jack Arch roofing, stone slab roofing, stone stairs, stone floor on
girder.
3. Steel roofs-types.
4. Precast components (C.B.R.I.)
5. Design & construction details of domestic furniture in timber & hollow tube sections, slab flooring,
stone    stairs.
     

                                                     
                                                             AR -223 Climatology



1. Introduction to the elements of climate and its types with reference to tropical climate and site
climate.
2. Vernacular techniques of shelter design as per climatic regions (Rural and Urban).
3. Principles of thermal design and control, ventilation and air movement  illumination and day  lighting,
response to climate by man and building.
4. Elements of architecture design with climate by using different prediction tools and design  aids.
5. Study of building materials and construction techniques of energy efficient building design for tropical
climate.


 
                                                          AR -224 History of Arch-III



This  course  is  studied  in  order  to  see  how  builders  in  the  past  solved  their  structural,
functional  and aesthetic problems. This survey of history gives the student a chance to  study the
structural  basis  of  great  styles,  methods  of   admitting  daylight,   for   decoration,   for planning
and so on, as related to structure.  Importance is also  attached  to  the  sociological  background  i.e.
political,  economic,   religious,  technical  and  philosophic  ideas  and  ideals which  lie  behind  all
buildings.
This  will  be  studied  with  the  help  of  selected  samples of  buildings  under  the various historical
civilizations of Indian and the oriental in general, in chronological order.
 Pre-Gupta Architecture i.e. upto 3rd cen.A.D.
1. Gupta, Chalukayan, Indo Aryan.
2. Dravidian & Rajput  Architecture i.e. upto 11th cen.A.D.
3. Medieval Hindu & Jain architecture.
4. Indo-Islamic architecture.
 Rajput palaces.
5. Colonial Architecture in India.
 


                                                              AR -225 Structure-IV



(1)  Introduction to R.C.C., Working Stress method, Limit State method
(2)  Design of Beams :- analysis of beams, design of singly, doubly reinforced beam, T-beam, L-beam, (cantilever and  simply supported ) lintel, chhajjas
(3)   Design of Slabs :- analysis of slabs, design of One way, Two way, Continuous, Cantilever Slabs (simply supported and continuous)
(4)  Design of Columns:- axially loaded, columns with Uni-axial and Bi-axial bending
(5)   Design of Staircases :- dog-legged, and open well only
Note:   Sessional work should include the analysis of simple elements along with the drawings.
                 



                                                            AR- 226 Survey  and Leveling



1. Aspects of surveying for the Architect. Surveying instruments classification by function. Useful data and formulae, basics of Mensuration.
2. Scales-Plain scale, diagonal scale, comparative scale, shrunk scale, vernier scale.
3. Study, test, degree of accuracy, use and care of surveying instruments and accessories.
4. Site survey techniques: Chain surveying, compass surveying, plain table, theodolite.
5. Leveling and contouring, Topographic Survey.

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RGPV B.Architecture 3rd Semester (Grading System) Syllabus

                                                              AR - 211 Design-III  


1. The aim of the course is to emphasis and evolve the methodology for architectural design with reference to the previous knowledge of function and aesthetics. The design should highlight the clear approach to the  design with idea  (concept), analysis,  synthesis and clarity of details and architectural expression with use of  appropriate  graphic  presentation  techniques.
2. The design  should  be  done  with  a  sensitivity  towards  surroundings i.e.  traditional  and  vernacular architecture, construction techniques and environment.
3. The problems should include the small design exercises of nursery school, restaurants, small nursing homes, small offices, exhibition pavilions, canteens, kiosks etc.
4. One time problem is to be attempted of 12 hrs. duration in class other than regular design  problems.
       


                                                               AR -212 Graphics-III  


1. Introduction to basic understanding of application software, such as Auto cad, Revit, Archicad.
2. Advance Computer Aided Architecture Drafting (in various projections).
3. Architecture or allied project presentation technique.
4. Graphical analysis of development project through computer.
5. 3-D modeling, animation and advance rendering techniques with the help of computers.
               


                                                         AR - 213 Building Construction –II  


1. Timber floor: single, double and triple.
2. Timber roofs: flat, lean to type, couple, close couple.
3. Trussed roof (timber) king post, queen post; built up truss (timber and concrete as per
C.B.R.T).
4. Balconies, stairs and canopies (timber).
5. Built in fittings & furniture: Wardrobe, cupboard, shelf, show-cases in houses.              



                                                                AR - 214 History of Arch-II  


This course is studied in order to see how builders in past solved their   structural, functional
and aesthetic problems.  This  survey  of   history  gives  the  student  a  chance  to  study  the
structural basis of  great  styles,  methods  of   admitting  day  light,  decoration.  Importance is
also attached to the   sociological background i.e.  political,  economic,  religious, technical and
philosophical  ideas which  lie  behind  all  buildings.  This will be studied with the help of
selected   examples  of  buildings  of  various  historical  civilizations  in  Europe  the  west  in
chronological order.
1. Greek, Roman
2. Early Christian, Byzantine
3. Medieval ( Romanesque, Gothic)
4. Renaissance
5. Impact of Industrial revolution (upto 1942)
 
             
                   
                                                                      AR -215 Structure-III  


1. Steel work connections: Riveted connections, Bolted and pinned connections, Welded connections.
2. Design of Tension members: Types of tension members, permissible stresses, Design of members subjected to axial tensions and bending. Tension splices, lug angles.
3. Design of compression members: Types of compression members, failures, end conditions, effective length, design by I.S. Code method. Strength of compression members, splices, encased columns.
4. Design of flexural members: Beams simple and built up, plate girder, criteria of design, design of laterally supported and laterally unsupported beams.web crippling and web buckling.
5.Design of roof trusses: To determine the forces in members due to various loads, types of roof trusses, components of roof trusses,purling,lateral bracing of end trusses, roof covering.


   
                                                                AR-216 Theory of Design  


1. Studies of folk art and crafts, indigenous architectural studies, influence of tradition, culture and socio-economic developments on art and architecture.  Introduction to inquiries initiated by various Western and Indian philosophers.
2. Understanding  of  determinants  of  physical  form  such  as  concepts  of  space,  structure, organization, symbolism, mass, surface scale, order, proportion, rhythm, datum, axis, etc. in relation to place, time  and society with due consideration for perceptual qualities as affected  by colors, light conditions, vision angle etc.
3. Communication  and  interpretations  in  architecture.  The  eloquence,   aptness  and style in architecture, their judgment and design.
4. Development in world architecture, environmental design and technology with reference to trend setting works of architects, designers, ecologists, engineers etc.
5. Design parameters, principles, process, methods and program formulation.  Design, matrices and system integration. Process of design synthesis.

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RGPV B.Architecture 2nd Semester (Grading System) Syllabus

 
                                                              AR. -121 Design-II  


1. Introduction  of  Architectural  design  with  an  approach  of  functional  understanding  and  analysis   of   problems    with   studies    of   space    requirements   for   different     furniture    (objects),   activities   and circulation.  Relationship between occupied and unoccupied spaces.
2. Anthropometric  study  and  analysis.  Study  of  single  units  Viz /  living  area, sleeping area, cooking area, study area, toilet etc.  
3. Design  of  small  shelters  and  study  of  multi  units  involving  max. 3 to 4 functional spaces natural and man made objects of functional and aesthetic value. Aspects of area determination in  conjunction  with  relevant   building  Bye Laws and area relationship.
4. Colour theories and colour schemes and its effect on the users.
5. Case  studies  for  measured  drawing  of  small  buildings  and  furniture.  Introduction  to   draw presentation   drawings.   Small  views  (isometric  and  perspective)  of  the  studied buildings.
6. Study  and  design  of  small  structures  like  ceremonial   gates,  temporary exhibition  stalls, drinking water fountains, milk booths etc.
7. Minimum  one time problem of 6 hrs duration is to be attempted in class other than regular  design  problems.



                                                        AR.-122 Graphics-II  


1. Introduction to basic terms, principles, types and techniques of perspective drawing:
 realistic expression of ideas.
 Two point perspective of simple objects (drafted & free hand)
2. Presentation of interior and exterior views in one point perspective (drafted and free    hand)

SCIOGRAPHY:
1. Introduction to basic principles of sciography and it’s application to the field of  architecture.  Sciography of two dimensional objects in plan and elevation.
2. Sciography of three dimensional objects in plan, elevation and views, (Isometric,     Axonometric and Perspective)
3. Sciography of simple building elements.
Note: The sessionals will be in the form of drawings and sketches.
               


                                                 AR - 123 Building Construction-I  


1. FOUNDATION:  Brick, stone, plinth filling, entrance, steps/ramps plinth protection  D.P.C.  & coping, timbering.
2. ARCHES and LINTEL:  Brick, stone lintels, centering materials and methods.
3. PRECAST UNIT MASONRY:  Concrete block, decorative brick work, compound, mud wall (C.B.R.I) other bonds.
4. DOORS (TIMBER): Ledged braced and battened door, panel door, glazed door, flush door.
5. WINDOWS (TIMBER): Side and Top hung, pivoted, louvers, ventilators and  fixed fanlight.
6. DOORS (METAL) PRESSED STEEL AND ‘Z’ SECTION: With and without fanlight.
7. WINDOWS (METAL) PRESSED STEEL AND ‘Z’ SECTION: Top and side hung, fixed, pivoted, louvers, ventilators and fanlight.
8. MISCELLANEOUS: Jamb casing, architrave, pelmet, mouldings, skirting and window boards, door and window fixtures.


 
                                                     AR-124 History of Architecture-I


The  course  aims  at  understanding  the  influence  of Geographical & climatic, cultural and political situation on Architecture in expressing philosophical and aesthetic concepts in built form.
1. Pre historic, vedic, Indus Valley civilization.
2. Buddhist and Jain period.
3. Egyptian, West Asiatic.
4. Chinese, Japanese
5. Pre Colombian, Mayan Civilization.
           
 

                                                                     AR -125 Structure-II


1.Fixed and continuous beams: Realation between free B.M. diagram fixed B.M. diagram, slope    deflection, fixed beam subjected to couple, continuous beam, Clapeyron’s  theorem of three moments.
2. Moment distribution methods: fixed and continuous beams only.
3. Study of types of structures: load bearing framed, rigid jointed, pin jointed, determinate, indeterminate.
4. Loads of stresses: Dead load, live load, wind load, earth quake forces, soil and hydrostatic pressure, load combinations, factor of safety, permissible stresses, standard specification and codes of practice.
5. Analysis and stability of retaining walls: rectangular and trapezoidal only.

               

                                                                 AR -126 Workshop-II  


1. Models made of paper, thermocole, wires, plaster of Paris, cardboards, Acrylic sheets and other soft materials based on the program of design.    

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RGPV B.Architecture 1st Semester(Grading System) Syllabus

                                                             AR -111  Design-I  



The  aim  of  the  subject  is  to  introduce  to  the  students  the  design  fundamentals,  design    vocabulary  and  order  of  form  and  space.
  Primary  elements: Point, line, plane, volumatic elements.
 Form: Properties  of  form  (two dimensional)  primary  solids, variations  in  forms.  Surface articulation  including  importance  of  colour  theories,  textures  and  relationship.
  Form and space: Space defining elements, organisation of form and space.
  Circulation elements, proportion and scale, ordering principles.                                              
  Application of these above to two and three dimensional compositions.
 Indoor  and  outdoor  sketching  exercises  to  develop  the  skill and understanding of
shades,  shadows  etc.  in  the  nature  and  man-made  objects  with  the  use  of
different  models.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
 Study through models of different materials viz paper, clay wax, soap, wires etc. The idea is to learn mass and space handling with importance of  form,  colour  and  texture.
 Minimum one time problem of 6 hours duration is to be conducted in class other than
regular      design problems.



                                                             AR -112 Graphics-I   


1. a)  Free hand drawing: Techniques and principles of free hand drawing through  sketching  various  elements of nature and man made objects through various  mediums like pencil ,  pen and ink and  colour etc.
 b)  Graphic codes and symbols for various building elements, Architectural lettering.
2. Scales:  Construction of architectural scales and their application to real objects and drawings.
3. Orthographic Projections:  From simple point line to simple regular solids to complex solids  or hollow objects /geometric objects.
4. Complex Projections: Interpenetration of solids, development of surfaces with or without sections.
5. Angular Projections:  Isometric, axonometric and oblique projections.            



                                                          AR.-113  Material Science-I 



1. Clay and clay products (bricks, tiles), stones.
2. Cement, lime, sand, aggregate  mortar  and concrete blocks.
3. Timber  types, qualities and defects in timber seasoning etc. complete.
4. Metals- ferrous and non ferrous, glass.
5. Especial functional need and category of building materials abrasives, adhesives, asbestos, asphalt, bitumns,  cork,  electrical  insulators,  fuels,  gypsum,  heat  insulation  materials, lubricants, rubber sheets, roof coverings, solders, sound absorb materials, tar, turpentine etc.
6. Proprietary  building  materials:- Paints, Varnishes,  distempers wall paper,  floor coverings, tiles,  vinyl’s,  polyesters,  fittings,  furnishing  materials  for  interiors & exteriors polymers,  plastics  resins  etc.  processed  materials-  plywood,   laminates,   fiberboards,   light   weight boards, panels etc. & clay products.
7. Prefabricated and pre-stressed building component: roof slabs, wall units, beams, columns, lintels, shelve etc. of different types, their specification & technique of construction and use in  architecture. Low-cost  construction  techniques and  materials,  combinations  in mud,  terra- cotta, bamboo  construction  etc.  Termite  protection,  sewage  protection,  fire  protection materials etc. of special need.
8. Industrial, agricultural and mineral wastes and their utilization as building materials: Flyash, blast furnace slag, calcium carbonate, lime kiln rejects, by- product, gypsum, red mud, throw-away packages, rice husk, saw dust, wooden chips, choir waste, wood wool, tailings etc. Their  application in components of different types of buildings.
9. Analytical, evaluative comparative and selective techniques for finalising specific building materials for different types of buildings and its influence on prevailing architectural styles.



                                                   AR-114   Humanities & Sociology 


HUMANITIES 
1. Grammar-  Tenses,  Types  of  sentences,  clause  analysis,  reported  speech,  models, punctuation with emphasis on spoken  expression  with  proper  language  command
2. Precise, essay and paragraph writing.
3. Technical report and letter writing.
4 Aesthetic and critical writing.
5. Communication skills in architecture through write up and graphics, graphs, sketches audio  presentation supplemented by drawings, transparencies, photographs, epidioscope, slides, video presentation, script writing dubbing, que sheet, ending vision mixing.

SOCIOLOGY 
1 . Introduction: Man,  his  social  and  physical  environment, social groups and social  structure  and problems, cultural heritage, ritiuals and community gatherings etc.
2. Urbanisation: Trends and  characteristics,  dynamics of  urban  growth  and  social   changes, urban attitudes,  values  and  behaviour,  review  of  commission’s  report  etc.



                                                                AR -115 Structure-I 


1.Statics of a particle, composition and resolution of forces, moment of a force, parallel forces,couples,general conditions of equilibrium.
2. Center of gravity and moment of inertia of composition and cut out sections, parallel and perpendicular axes theorem, stability of equilibrium.
3. Simple stresses and strains, direct stresses, compound stresses.
4. Shear force and bending moments for strained beams subjected to concentrated load and distributed loadings (Simply supported and cantilever only) support reactions.
5. Stress in beams: Direct, bending and shearing stress in beams.
Note:    Sessional  work should include design and analysis of simple elements as stated above with  drawings.                  



                                                                    AR -116 Workshop-I 


WORKSHOP: 
The aim of the subject is to introduce to the students to the various tools used in carpentry, metal work, masonry painting etc. and get a reasonable skill in handling the materials and  tools there off.
1. BRICKS:  Bonds, ends and junctions, attached or detached pier, jointing, pointing, cavity  walls.
2. STONE:    Types and dressing, walling and joints, facing of brick or stone or brick   work.
3.   CARPENTARY:  Understanding   the   structure   of   timber,   varieties   of   Indian   timber,  commercial boards, handling different carpentry tools, carpentry process, carpentry joints  and wood working machines.
4. SHEET METAL WORK:  Cutting,  bending  and  jointing  of   (ferrous / non  ferrous  metals) sheets,  flats,  bars,  wires etc.   Exercises  in  simple  welding  of  angles,  pipes  sheets,  flats.
5. PLUMBING: Introduction to various pipes and fittings screwed joints, threads bending  and plumbers tools.
6. MASONARY: Handling  the  bricks,  mixing  the  mortar,  bond  work  of  bricks,  stones and masonry tools    
7. PAINTING & POLISHING: Preparation of timber and metal surfaces, priming, painting by brush,  spray  guns,  polishing  of  timber  surfaces,  lamination  to  timber surfaces.

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