Department of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh
Name : M.Ranjaya
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Civil Engineering
Institute : S.S.Govt.Polytechnic, Zaheerabad
Year/Semester : IV Semester
Subject : Construction Practice
Subject Code : C406
Topic : Roofs and Floorings,
Duration : 50 min
Sub Topic : Roof functions
Teaching Aids : Animation, Figures etc
Revised by : GVVL Satyanarayana
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 Objectives

Upon completion of this period you will be able to

understand

• Definition of a roof

• Functions of roof

• Major classification of roof

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Recap

In the previous period, we discussed

• Lintels and

• Sunshades

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 Roof
Definition

• A roof is defined as the topmost part of a building

constructed in the form of a framework to give
protection to the building

Eg: Slab of a building provided on the framework of

columns and beams.

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 Functions of a roof

• It protects the building against rain, snow, wind etc.,

• It provides insulation against sound and heat

• It distributes the loads coming on it to the supports

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 Functions of a roof

• It protects the building from the damaging forces coming

from its top and bottom

• It acts as a floor for the next storey in case of

multistoried buildings

• It provides playing accommodation for children

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 Functions of roof

• It provides accommodation for gatherings and functions

• It drains the rain water safely

• It provides base for erection of solar panels

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 Classification of roofs

Roofs are mainly classified in to the following three

categories.

1.Pitched or Sloping roofs,

2. Flat or Terraced roofs, and

3. Curved roofs.

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 Classification of roofs

Pitched or sloped roofs Flat or terraced roofs Curved roofs

Single Double or Trussed Madras Bengal R.C.C. Shell Dome

Roofs Purlin roofs Roofs Terrace Terrace Flat Roof Roofs Roofs
Roofs Roof

Lean-to
Roof Couple Couple Collar
Roof Close Beam King- Fan North Queen- Steel
Roof Roof post Roof post
light trusses
truss truss Roof truss
truss
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 Hip rafter
Valley
Hip Rafter Ridge line

Gabled end

Jack rafter

Fig. 1 Pitched or sloped roof

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 Flat roof

R.C.C Slab
(Flat roof)

Fig.2 Flat or terraced Roof.

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Summary

We discussed the following

• Definition of roof

• Functions of roof, and

• Major classifications of roof

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 Quiz

1) Which part of a building is a roof?

a) Lowermost part of building.

a) Superstructure of building.

b) Topmost cover of building.

c) Inner space of building.

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2) What is the function of a roof?

a) It protects the building against rain, snow, wind

etc.

b) It acts as insulation against sound and heat.

c) It distribute the loads coming on it to the

supports.

d) All the above.

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3) What do you mean by pitched roof?

a) A plane roof is a pitched roof.

b) A roof provided with slopes on one side.

c) A roof provided with slopes on both sides.

d) b, and c, above.

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 Frequently asked Questions

1. Define a roof?

2. State the functions of a roof?

3. State the major classifications of roofs?

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