8.

DAMP PROOFING

8.1 Introduction: (Explanation)

8.2 Causes of dampness: (Explanation of Each)
Following are various causes of dampness in buildings:

(1) Moisture rising up the walls from ground: (4) Condensation:

(2) Rain travel trough wall tops: (5) Miscellaneous causes:
(3) Rain beating against external walls:

8.3 Effects of dampness (Explanation)

8.4 Methods of damp proofing (Explanation of Each)

Following methods are adopted to make a building damp proof:

1. Membrane Damp Proofing (Use of DPC): 4. Cavity Wall Construction:

2. Integral damp proofing: 5. Guniting:
3. Surface treatment: 6. Pressure Grouting:

8.5 Materials used for DPC

8.5.1 An ideal Damp Proofing Material should have following qualities: (List-Out)
8.5.2 Materials for DPC: (Explanation of Each)
Following materials are commonly used for Damp-Proofing Course:

(1) Hot bitumen: (6) Bricks:

(2) Mastic Asphalt: (7) Stones:
(3) Bituminous or Asphaltic felts: (8) Mortar:
(4) Metal Sheets: (9) Cement Concrete:
(5) Combination of sheets & bituminous felts: (10) Plastic sheets:

Text Books:

1. Building Construction by B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.
2. Building Construction by S.C. Rangwala, Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, India, 2010.

Reference Books:

1. Building Construction by Varghese P.C.,Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd. , New Delhi, 2007.

2. Building Construction and Materials by Gurucharan Singh , Standard Book House, Delhi, 1988.
3. Building Construction by Jha, J. &Sinha, S.K.,Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1977
 10. ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS

10.1 What is energy efficiency of a building? (Explanation)

10.2 Why is energy efficiency in buildings important? (Explanation)

10.3 What is Green Building Concept? (Explanation)

10.4 Why should we care about green building? (Explanation)

10.5 What is Green building certification and why is it required? (Explanation)

10.6 Three primary rating systems for Green buildings in India (Explanation of Each))

10.6.1 Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)

10.6.2 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

10.6.3 Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

References:

 https://www.unido.org/sites/default/files/2009-02/Module18_0.pdf
 https://www.scribd.com/document/175729312/green-Building-concept-pdf
 http://greencleanguide.com/three-primary-rating-systems-for-green-buildings-in-india/