This document provides an overview of common building types and components. It describes materials like brick, block and concrete that are often used in construction. It also outlines different types of buildings such as solid construction, steel frame, and reinforced concrete. Additionally, it details common doors, windows, staircases and roofs, including components like treads, risers, casement windows and pitched roofs. The learning objectives are to understand typical construction materials, door and window types, staircase elements, and roof designs.

1. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 1 Building Types and Components

8. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

10. STRUCTURAL STEEL Stanchions Main beams Roof spans between main beams Tie Beam Floor spans between main beams Secondary beam

14. COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION Gable columns Concrete Spine beam Steel Spine beam.

16. MODULAR BUILDING

17. TYPICAL MODULAR CONNECTOR

18. HOLLOW BLOCK AND PLANK FLOORING Concrete ribs R.C. edge beam Concrete topping Hollow clay floor blocks Filler tiles Rib reinforcement Reinforcement Voids Ceiling finish

19. HOLLOW BLOCK AND PLANK Typical hollow floor unit details Internal support Void Floor finish Cement/sand screed Grouted joints Floor finish Cement/sand screed Typical channel section floor unit details

20. PRE CAST CONCRETE SLAB

32. DEADLIGHT FRAME VENTLIGHT TRANSOM. CASEMENT

36. STAIRS AND ROOFS

38. STAIRS TREAD RISER BEARER NOSING STRING CAPPING

39. STAIRS PITCH LINE RUN GOING RISE SPANDREL NEWEL POST HEADROOM BANNISTER

41. PITCHED ROOFS

42. PITCHED ROOFS

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