Sunday, 2 July 2017

Construction steps of a House in India- 2

Construction steps of a House in India- 2
(This is the Commentary of video that we had updated in YouTube
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Ø  In the previous video, we have seen the construction up to the plinth beam level.
Ø  Hi friends, in this video we are going to watch the construction of superstructure above the plinth beam.
COLUMNS
Ø  This is the drawing of our column. It is (35×21) cm2 column,with 6 number of 12 mm dia bars, with stirrups.
Ø  We had laid steels, for the upcoming columns from below.
Ø  They are raised according to the height of column
Ø  In the case, were lintel is constructing after the column, we have to provide extra steels at lintel level, for connecting with lintel.
Ø  For this, 2 steels are fixed on each side and is folded by a paper piece on the end for its easy identification after deshuttering.
Ø  Now steel framework of column is ready.
Ø  Setting out is done and the outer line of the columns,are marked in the cement sand paste.
Ø  A small shoe also called starter is made there for proper arrangement of column shutter
Ø  On the next day, shutter of the shoe is removed and the column shutter is fixed tightly on that shoe.
Ø  Shutter should be vertical.
Ø  For that, an apparatus consists of two woods of equal dimension,and a rope with a weight is used
Ø  When the woods comes parallel, the column shutter is vertical.
Ø  Plumb bob is also used to check verticality.
Ø  It is repeated on four sides.
Ø  When the shutter comes in correct vertical position it is fixed using the supports on 4 sides
Ø  Now it is ready for concreting
Ø  Before concreting,inside formwork is made wet by pouring water.
Ø  Concrete mix is poured and is compacted very well.
Ø  Pouring and compaction, repeats up to the required level.
Ø  After 24 hours, the formwork is removed gently
Ø  This is our column. Like this we built all column structures.
Ø  Curing is to be done from now.
Ø  Curing is to done preferably to 14 days at regular intervals, or at least to 7 days.
Ø  Jute bags are used for the presence of moisture in the surface.

DOOR FRAMES

Ø  Frames of doors, windows and ventilations can be of different materials like wood, concrete, steel etc.
Ø  For wood frames, we applied thermite proof material and wood primer. In steels of windows, metal primer is applied.
Ø  Place of activity is cleaned and made wet
Ø  Mark the position where door frame is coming
Ø  Doorframe is placed
Ø  A rope is laid through the upper hand of the frame to the two sides and is connected to a block
Ø  Now door frame is made vertical using the plumb bob. All sides are checked
Ø  The frame is then fixed in the vertical position by tightening the rope on the block in both sides.
Ø  Other door frames are fixed in the same way.
Ø  For making the top of all door frames in the same level, a levelling apparatus of small hose with water inside is used.
Ø  The ends of the hose is positioned upwards at the top of door frames
Ø  When the 2nd frame comes in the same water level of 1st frame, it is fixed in that position
Ø  Hold fasts are fixed to the frames for connection with masonry
Ø  After this masonry works can be done on its sides

MASONRY WORKS
Ø  Masonry can be done by using cement blocks, bricks, laterites etc.
Ø  We are using laterites of size 33cm x 19cm x 21cm.
Ø  Also some bricks to fill gaps
Ø  Rope is laid after setting out
Ø  The place is cleaned and watered
Ø  Cement mortar is applied
Ø  Laterites are placed in the cement mortars with small gaps in between
Ø  Cement mortars is applied on this gaps and is compacted and levelled using the trowels. This are joints
Ø  It is also applied on sides for good bonding
Ø  Plumb bob an levelling staffs are used for levelling
Ø  Above this layer of laterite, cement mortar is applied
Ø  Then next layer of laterites are laid.
Ø  And the steps are repeated
Ø  The cement mortar is prepared by mixing 1 bowl of cement with 6 bowl of sand with adequate water.
Ø  The edges of middle layer is in the centre of lower and upper layer laterite and vice versa
Ø  This is stretcher bond. This pattern will give good bondage.

 WINDOW FRAMES

Ø  After 3 or 4 layers of laterites, we have to think about window frameworks
Ø  If there is any decorations coming below, it is done now.
Ø  Window is placed
Ø  Using two side opened hose with water inside, height is corrected
Ø  Levelled using plumb bob and levelling staff
Ø  It is fixed in that position using a rope tightened on both sides.
Ø  Then laterites are laid on both sides
Ø  If there are alamaras coming inside the wall, their positions are marked and laterites are not laid there.

VENTILLATION

Ø  Ventilations are also fixed in the same manner as that of doors and windows.
Ø  The top level of doors, windows and ventilations are same so that lintel is coming above this level

LINTEL

Ø  Lintel is usually given at a height of about 2.1m
Ø  Formwork of lintel is fixed
Ø  Steel works are prepared
Ø  We used 4 number of 8 mm dia bars interconnected by stirrups
Ø  It is placed on formwork above the cover block
Ø  If there is any window shades or any decorations or berth slabs is coming in this level, it should be considered.
Ø  There formwork and steel works are done and they should be interconnected with lintel
Ø  To make the side slabs of alamaras in future, steels are given from lintel.
Ø  We had provided steels in column at 2.1m level to connect with lintel
Ø  The paper is identified and steels are taken out using the chisel
Ø  They are connected to lintel steel for good bondage
Ø  The gaps between the joints of formworks are close to prevent the leakage of slurry.

Ø  On the day of concrete, water the formwork
Ø  Concrete mix is placed
Ø  It is vibrated or tamped well
Ø  Then levelled using floats and trowels
Ø  Lintel thickness is 15 cm
Ø  Concrete of berth slabs and window shades were done along with this
Ø  They have thickness 10 cm
Ø  Curing is done continuously after it hardens preferably for 14 days or at least to 7 days
Ø  After the removal of side shutter, laterite works can be continued up to the roof level

Ø  At 2.40 m level, we had an extra structure of pergolas and small slabs on the 2nd floor. They are done
Ø  Height of one floor is 3.06m.
So laterite works are done to this level
Ø  Small spaces are leaved above for the air movements.

STAIR CASE

Ø  This are the drawings of our staircase.
Ø  Some are straight and some are rounds steps with
Rise     = 16.6 cm
Thread = 27.5 cm
 Width = 90 cm
Ø  The positions are marked on the floor or ground according to plan
Ø  Now woods are arranged and shuttering is done according to the shape of the steps
Ø  Suitable supports are given
Ø  For round steps, card boards are used for getting the proper shape.
Ø  8 mm steels are used for its work.
Ø  They are cut suitably and suitable rings are prepared
Ø  It is laid on the formwork above the cover blocks.
Ø  Our stair case starts from 1st floor, so we had laid steels for that from the slab.
Ø  This steel is connected to the steel of staircase.
Ø  In case if steps are built from ground, a footing is needed for it.
Ø  A square footing of 3 foot side is made usually.
Ø  And the steel is raised from it is connected to the steel of staircase.
Ø  Now it is the time for concrete.
Ø  Formwork is cleaned and is watered,
Ø  Concrete mix is placed
Ø  The metal used for it is ¾ inch or ½ inch or a mix of them, for the concrete mix to go through small gaps of reinforcement.
Ø  It is properly compacted.
Ø  Thus concreting is over.
Ø  Curing is done
Ø  Jute bags are laid for proper curing
Ø  After 21 days we removed the shutter.


RETAINING WALLS

Ø  We have an extra structure called retaining walls or RCC walls
Ø  This is to withstand the load of soil coming on one side of the building
Ø  We used 8 mm and 10 mm dia bars
Ø  Waterproof material is added while concreting.
Ø  Shuttering and concreting is done on two parts on two days.



Ø  Up to now we have constructed foundation, plinth beams, columns, doorframes, masonry, window frames, ventilations and masonry, lintel and masonry above lintel.

Ø  Now we are going for roof slab construction

ROOF SLAB AND ROOF BEAMS CONSTRUCTION
Ø  Formwork of roof beam and roof slabs are to be made.
Ø  This is the drawing of roof beams
Ø  Of the 30 cm height of beam, 10 cm is in the roof slab.
Ø  i.e., roof beams and slabs are interconnected.
Ø  Formworks of roof beam is done first. Then that of roof slab
Ø  It can be of woods or steel sheets.
Ø  Bamboo sticks or props are used for supporting the shutter.
Ø  It is firmly fixed on the grounds.
Ø  All gaps between the shutter sheets are closed to prevent the leakage of slurry during concrete.

Ø  Now steel works
Ø  For beams, we used 16mm dia bars
Ø  They are made at a height and then lowered to the shutter and placed above the cover block
Ø  8 mm dia steels used for roof slab
Ø  In our 1st roof, we used 10mm and in the remaining 2 roofs, we used 8 mm.
Ø  Slab steels are placed correctly so that it can carry load safely.
Ø  They are tied using binding wires.
Ø  Cover blocks are provided at regular intervals
Ø  After finishing the steel framework, it should be checked by a professional engineer.
Ø  20 mm pipes are usually laid through the roof for the passage of electrical wires.
Ø  This is for ensuring the aesthetics.
Ø  Fan points are marked in the shutter using the plan.
Ø  Hooks of fan is laid there along with the pipes.
Ø  It is covered with paper so that it can be easily taken out after deshuttering.
Ø  Both openings of pipes are covered with insulation tape to prevent the entry of concrete and other particles
Ø  The other end of the pipe is given to the nearby walls.
Ø  Other electrical works are done later,
Ø  Some hooks are laid in parapets, some in rooms for cradles etc.
Ø  LED boxes if needed is also laid.
Ø  All these hooks and pipes are tightened to steel with the binding wires.
Ø  Clean the formwork by removing saw dust, wooden chippings, pipe pieces etc.

ROOF SLAB CONCRETE

Ø  It is the day of roof concrete
Ø  Concrete is prepared in mixer arranged in the ground
Ø  In one mix we used 1 bag of cement, 4 bowl Msand and 6 bowl of ¾ inch metal.
Ø  It can be transported either manually or by using hoist with bucket.
Ø  Water the formwork before placing concrete. Otherwise it will absorb water from concrete.
Ø  Concrete is placed in formwork using bowls
Ø  Thoroughly vibrated using mechanical vibrator.
Ø  10 cm is the required thickness of slab
Ø  A measured wood of 10 cm is used for this. Concreting is done up to this level
Ø  After vibration, using straight edge, excess concrete is stuck offby moving back and forth. And is levelled.
Ø  Then floats are used to remove further irregularities.
Ø  Aggregates are firmly embedded inside using it.
Ø  Then by using trowel, it is smoothened further.
Ø  Then it is allowed to harden
Ø  When it hardens, surface moisture is maintained by splashing or spraying water without force.
Ø  For proper curing small bunds are made in border using lean concrete.
Ø  Water can be filled at regular intervals and maintains temperature for good setting.
Ø  After 21 days, formworks were removed.


Ø  Carefully looking after the work and doing it in the proper way, will gives us the satisfaction of building a good house.
Ø  Hope you will review the work
Ø  Send your opinion and suggestions to my email id.
Ø  Thanks for watching.

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1 comment:

  1. great content thank you very much sir
    i have a question,what type of foundation is that?

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