Types and Components of Buildings
- 2. University Of Engineering And Technology Peshawar, Pakistan CE-120 Building Construction Engineering Instructed By: Engr Arsalaan Khan Presented By: Asmar-ud-Din Semester: 2nd Department Of: Civil Engineering Registration No: 19pwciv5272
- 3. “Topics” Definition Of Building Types Of Building On The Basis Of Occupancy Construction Fire Resistance Components Of Building “Types And Components Of Building”
- 4. The concept of building houses or buildings is not new to mankind but is related to them from the very early age. With the advancement in science and technology only the methods and the techniques have been changed in the hands of civil engineers. Building “Any structure constructed or engineered of whatsoever materials and used for residential, business and other purposes is called a building”. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 5. Types of Building Buildings are classified into different categories on the basis of 1.Ocupancy 2.Construction 3.Fire resistance “Types And Components Of Building”
- 6. 1.Classification on the basis of Occupancy By occupancy means that for what purpose the structure or the building is going to be used. On the basis of occupancy buildings are classified into different types Group A, Assembly Building Group B, Business Building Group E, Educational Building Group I, Institutional Building Group M, Mercantile Building Group R, Residential Building “Types And Components Of Building”
- 7. Here we will discuss them in detail 1. Group A, Assembly Building Buildings where groups of people gather for enjoyment, recreation or social, religious and other similar purposes are called assembly building. These types of buildings are constructed for the purpose of assembly with capacity of occupants from 300 to 1000(300-1000) Example some examples of assembly buildings are Cinema, gymnasium, wedding hall, mosques etc. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 8. 2. Group B, Business Building Buildings which are used for the keeping of records of accounts and other business transaction are called the business buildings. Simply we can say that buildings which are used for the purpose of business is called business building Example Most common examples of business buildings are all kinds of shops which we can see in our daily life like barber shop. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 9. 3.Group E, Educational Building Buildings which are used for the purpose of education. Example of Educational Buildings are school, colleges and libraries. 4.Group I, Institutional Building Buildings used for the purpose of medical or other treatment purposes is called institutional building Example of Institutional Buildings are nursing homes, health care centers and other hospitals 5.Group M, Mercantile Building Mercantile buildings are used for the display and sale of goods. This category includes shops, stores, markets etc. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 10. 5.Group R, Residential Building Buildings which are used for the purpose of residency is called the residential buildings. Examples of Residential Building are Apartments, flats, Hotels etc. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 11. “Types And Components Of Building” 2.Classification on the basis of Construction On the basis of construction buildings are classified into the following different types 1.Brick and Block Masonry Buildings 2.Stone masonry buildings 3.RC framed Buildings 4.Wooden Buildings 5.Adobe Buildings
- 12. “Types And Components Of Building” Brick And Block Masonry Building
- 13. “Types And Components Of Building” Stone Masonry Building
- 14. “Types And Components Of Building” RC Framed Building
- 15. “Types And Components Of Building” Wooden Building
- 16. “Types And Components Of Building” Adobe Building
- 17. 3.Classification on the basis of Fire Resistance Here we have four types of buildings on the basis of their resistance against the fire 1. Type (I) having the ability to withstand with fire for minimum four hours 2.Type(II) having the ability to withstand with fire for minimum three hours 3.Type(III) having the ability to withstand with fire for minimum two hours 4.Type(IV) having the ability to withstand with fire for minimum One hour “Types And Components Of Building”
- 18. Components Of Building There are two basic components of building 1. Sub-Structure 2.Super-Structure Sub-Structure The components of buildings below the GL(ground level) are called the sub-structure. Sub-structure include the foundation and basement. Basement is used for residential purposes and foundation are used to absorb the entire load of the building. “Types And Components Of Building”
- 19. Super-Structure All the components of building which are above the GL(Ground Level) are the super-structure. It consists of usually floor, walls, doors and windows etc. Components Of Building In Detail Names of the different building components are Foundations Basement Floor Parapet Walls Roof Vertical Supporting Elements Ceiling Stairs Joinery “Types And Components Of Building” For More Details
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