B. ARCH.

DEGREE COURSE

Syllabus for Semester III

(2014 SCHEME)

COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COCHIN – 682 022
THIRD SEMESTER (S3)

Hours/ week Marks

Duration
Course No Course Title Credits Total
of Exam
L T P/D W J S

AR1301 Architectural Design II 5 10 250 250 500

AR1302 Building Materials and Construction - II 4 1 3 4 100 100 200

AR1303 History of Architecture - II 2 2 3 100 50 150

AR1304 Building Climatology 2 2 3 100 50 150

AR1305 Architectural Graphics - II 4 4 4 100 100 200

AR1306 Humanities 2 2 3 100 50 150

AR1307 Computer Applications in Architecture 2 2 50 50

AR1308 Structural Analysis - I 3 2 1 3 100 50 150

Total 24 9 1 19 1550

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AR1301 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – II

Teaching Scheme: 0(L) - 0(T) - 10(P)Credits: 5

Course Objective:
To understand space requirements related to human activities and study anthropometric data
To introduce students to rules and regulations related to building design
To introduce concept to the process of design
To introduce students to standards and norms related to different functions
To conceive 3 dimensional forms and establish relation to functional requirements which will
result in optimal utilization of space
To develop a basic understanding of building materials

Course Outline
The students are required to do one major project and one minor project.

Short project- Multiuse, single unit spaces such as cafeteria, prayer hall, cottage etc.

Major Project - Design of a residence within a set of limited specific requirements.

Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the students shall have acquired knowledge of the process involved in
addressing a design problem.

Note: Students are required to give importance to climate responsive & environment friendly
buildings, meet the needs of physically challenged.
Design solutions shall be worked out using study models from the initial stage of design.
All design sheets should be manually drafted.

References:
1. Graves M., Treat of colour and design, McGraw Hill, 1951
2. Mills E. D., Planning: Architect’s Handbook, 10/e, Butterworths, 1985.
3. De Chiara J. and J. H. Callender, Time Saver Standards for Building Types, McGraw Hill, 2001.
4. Alpern A., Handbook of Speciality Elements in Architecture, McGraw Hill, 1982.
5. Panero J. and M. Zelnick, Human Dimensions and Interior Space, Watson Guptill Publications,
1979.
6. Neufert E., P. Neufert, B. Baiche and N. Walliman, Neufert Architects Data, Blackweill
Publishers, 2002.
7. Time saver standards for housing and residential development, De Chaira, Joseph,Ed, et al.,
Internal Continuous Assessment
20% - Tests (minimum 2)
70% - Class work
10% - Regularity in the class

University Examination Pattern

Course work will be assessed by a panel of Jury as per approved manual of B.Arch. course.

AR1302 BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION II

Teaching Scheme: 1(L) - 0(T) - 3(P) Credits: 4

Course Objective:
To introduce the study of building materials, their applications and construction methods.
To familiarize the students with market study of building components and details.
To understand d conventional as well as vernacular and traditional building materials and
practices.
To understand prevailing BIS specifications.

Module-I
Soils – Their classification, physical properties and behaviour – Bearing capacity, safe bearing
capacity, Determination of SBC, Standard Penetration test – Sand – fineness, bulking qualities -
Methods of improving bearing capacity.

Cement-Varieties of cement, composition, properties and uses-tests for cement- mortar for
various applications in buildings.

Module-II
Concrete- ingredients- suitability- requirements for aggregates, grading of aggregates-water
cement ratio- reinforcements- admixtures- properties of concrete
Concreting process its properties- mix proportioning-batching, mixing, transporting, placing,
compaction, curing, form work- quality control-test for concrete- joints in concrete- concrete
finishes

Module-III

Concrete Construction-Introduction to framed structures

Concrete in foundation- Shallow foundations – Deep foundations
Concrete floors (PCC), walls & partitions. Concrete lintels, concrete beams and columns and
slabs- one way and two way slab
Drawings – RCC lintels and sunshades- Isolated footing, Combined footing, Raft Foundation,
Pile Foundation, Well Foundation, foundation on sloping terrain,
 Module-IV

Concrete Staircases
Factors involving staircase design-types of staircases like straight flight, dog legged, quarter
turn, bifurcated, spiral, helical, etc. – different support conditions like inclined slab, continuous ,
cantilever- foundations, finishes for staircase, detailing of handrails and balusters. Designing
and detailing for physically handicapped.
Drawings – Straight and Curved staircases.

Course Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, the student shall have acquired the concept of various
components of buildings, materials used and methods of construction. The student have
acquired knowledge in both conventional as well as vernacular building practices.

References:
1. Parker H., Materials and Methods of Architectural Construction, John Wiley & Sons, Canada,
1958.
2. McKay W. B., Building Construction, Orient Longman 21, London, 1938-44.
3. Barry R., The Construction of Buildings (Vol. I-II), 6/e, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 1996.
4. Simmons H L., Construction – Principles, Material & Methods, 7/e, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
New York, 2001.
5. Ching F. D. K., Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. Inc., USA, 1985.
6. National Building Code
7. Harold R. J, Construction Materials for Architecture, Krieger Pub Co, 1992.
8. Varghese P.C., Building Materials, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
9. Smith R. C. and T. L. Honkala, Principles and Practices of Light Construction, Prentice Hall,
Englewood, 1986.
10. Alan Blanc, Stairs, Steps and Ramps, Butter worth Heinemann Ltd., 1996.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 100) (Group 1 Subject)

20% - Tests (minimum 2)
70% - Class work
10% - Regularity in the class

University Examination Pattern:

Examination duration: 4 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A:
Question 1. (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are
compulsory. There should be two questions from each module.
Question 2. (10 marks) – Questions for 10 marks from module I and II. Candidates have to
answer any one out of the two.
Question 3. (10 marks) – Questions for 10 marks from module III and IV. Candidates have to
answer any one out of the two.
Part B:
Question 4. (20 Marks) – Drawing: Candidates have to answer any one full question out of the
two from module I &II.
Question 5. (20 Marks) – Drawing: Candidates have to answer any one full question out of the
two from module III.

AR1303 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II

Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) Credits: 2

Course Objective:
The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of Dravidian and Islamic architecture
and its influence in India’s history of architecture, its changes in social processes and lifestyle.
Architecture is to be seen as an important and long lasting by-product of development of
civilization by understanding the role of technology, construction techniques, climate
and materials with inherent visual aspects like spatial organisation, scale, compositional
organisation,architectural vocabulary and design grammar.

Module–I
Dravidian Architecture: Chola –Tanjore Style, Pandya- Madhura Style, Kailasanatha,
Brihdeshwara, Srirangam, Vijayanagara (Example: Hampi).
Indo-Aryan Architecture: Orissan (Example: Lingaraja and Sun Temple Konark) Khajuraho
(Example: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple), Gujarath (Example: Sun Temple, Modhera).
Module-II
Beginning of Islamic Architecture in India: : A brief introduction into origin & characteristics of
Islamic architecture: building types, elements, structural systems, construction techniques.
Islamic Architecture in Delhi (Imperial Style)
Slave dynasty -Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, Qutb Minar, Mosque at Ajmer, Sultan Ghari, Tomb
of Iltumish, Tomb of Balban.
Khilji Dynasty -Alai Darwaza., Jamat Khana masjid
Tughlaq dynasty -Tomb of Ghias-Ud-din, City of Tughlaqabad, City of Firoz shah Kotla,Khirki
Mazjid.
Sayyid and dynasty-Tomb of Mubarak shah, Tomb of Mohamed Sayyid.
Tombs of Lodi Gardens.
Module–III
Provincial Style
Jaunpur -Atala Masjid, Jami Masjid
Bengal -Dakhil Darwaza, Firoze Minar, and Adina Masjid.
Gujarat -Jami Masjid, Teen Darwaza, Well retreats of Ahmedabad.
Malwa -Hindola mahal , Hawa Mahal
Deccan - Charminar at Hyderabad.
Bijapur - Jami Masjid, Golgumbaz.
Module–IV
Evolution of Mughal style and the different eras of rule:
Early period:Babar, Humayun, Shershah
Akbar: - Tomb of Humayun, Jahangir Mahal Agra, Fatehpur Sikri: - city planning & the
various structures inside
Jahangir: - Akbar’s tomb.Shah Jahan: - Red fort at Agra, Taj Mahal, City of Shahjahanabad
(Delhi fort), and Jami Masjid at Delhi.
Aurangazeb: - Tomb of Rabi Durrani at Aurangabad, Moti Masjid at Delhi fort.

Course Outcome:
Knowledge about the history of a culture, its building art and construction techniques helps an
architecture student to develop designs that are rooted in the country. Upon completion of the
course, the student will be able to develop a keen appreciation of our heritage buildings leading
to the understanding that architecture is the product of a particular culture, time and place.

References:
1.Percy Brown, ‘Indian Architecture: Buddhist and Hindu Periods’, D. B. Taraporevala,1965.
2.Satish Grover, ‘The Architecture of India: Buddhist and Hindu’, Vikas, 1980.
3. Brown P., Indian Architecture (Islamic Period), D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co. Private Ltd.,
Bombay, 1997.
4. Grover S., Islamic Architecture in India, CBS Pub., New Delhi, 2002.
5. Fletcher B. and D. Cruickshank [Ed.], Sir Banister Fletcher’s a History of Architecture,
Architectural Press, 1996.
6. Tadgell C., The History of Architecture in India, Phaidon Press, 1994.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 50)

(Group 2 Subject)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, quiz, seminar, term-project, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class

University Examination Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours
Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of Two Parts
Part A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be two questions from each module.
Part B (60 Marks) – Two Questions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks.
AR1304 BUILDING CLIMATOLOGY

Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) Credits: 2

Course Objective:
To provide a broad awareness about the relation between climate and architecture
To enable students to do a systematic study of the site climate in architectural projects
To guide the students towards the design for thermal comfort in various climates
Module–I
Introduction to Climate : Need to study climate – Weather and Climate – Tilt of earth axis –
Solar radiation quantities – Sun path diagram – Earth’s thermal balance and atmosphere –
Global wind pattern – Thermal forces, trade winds, westerly and polar winds
Module–II
Elements of Climate: Quantification of elements, units, measurement, data, graphical
representation. Sun path diagrams.
Classification of Climates: Different climates around the globe, tropical climates, climate of
Kerala, monsoon. Macro and micro climate, site climate, urban climate.
Module–III
Thermal Comfort: Thermal balance of the human body, regulatory mechanisms, subjective
variables. Thermal comfort indices, effective temperature, corrected effective temperature.
Module–IV
Climatic Design: Designing for different climates, active and passive systems. Shelters for
tropical climates, Shelter for the climate of Kerala- vernacular buildings.

Course Outcome:
The course shall provide a broad awareness on the importance of climatology in architecture
shall lay the foundation for subjects dealing with detailed and more specific aspects related with
climate, comfort, sustainability and passive design which are incorporated in the following
semesters.

References:
1. Koenigsberger O. H., T. G. Ingersoll, A. Mayhew and S. V. Szokolay, Manual of Tropical
Housing and Building: Climate Design, University Press, 1975.
2. Givoni B., Man, Climate and Architecture, John Wiley& Sons, 1998.
3. Fry E. M. and J. Drew, Tropical Architecture in the Dry and Humid Zones, Reinhold Publishing,
1964.
4. Markus T. A. and E. N. Morris, Building Climate and Energy, Pitman Pub., 1980.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 50) (Group 2 Subject)

50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as homework, quiz, seminar, term-project, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of Two Parts
Part A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be two questions from each module.
Part B (60 Marks) – Two Questions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks.

AR1305 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS -II

Teaching Scheme: 0(L) - 0(T) - 4(P) Credits: 4

Course Objective:
To provide a comprehensive introduction to architectural representation, perspective drawings,
sciography etc.
To give an introduction to graphic design, related softwares and photography.
Module–I
Perspective drawing- Leonardo’s window- perspective projection concepts, Vanishing points,
station points, picture planes etc. Types of perspective-Single point perspective, Two point
perspective. Perspective projection of simple objects, buildings, interior perspectives, human
figures, landscapes etc. in perspective, Sciography.
Module–II
Introduction to vector drawing program- Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Coral draw .properties of
vector graphics and introduction to their various tools.
Introduction of raster images – image resolution – RGB, CMYK, Index colour modes and their
application – basic drawing in Photoshop – Using airbrush, pencil brush tools. Concept of layers
in Photoshop – Transparency and blending modes- creative use of layers and blending modes.
Preparation of images for print and web.
Module–III
Techniques of representation to acquire the necessary skill to represent visual images. Exercise
on converting visual images into 2D representation. Corporate design – Design of corporate
logo. Symbols and signage- graphic symbol design project. Poster design project- Design a
poster for an event/cause/awareness campaign – Brochure design project- Student design a
brochure for an event/cause/awareness campaign.
Module–IV
Colour photography- communicating ideas through photography. Study of photographic
images, documentary and reportorial techniques, emphasis on experimental manipulation.,
materials and environment. Various trends in photography. Introduction to film theory and
design for the dynamic media.
Sculpture making – Relief sculptures, round sculptures using clay. Moulding and casting using
plaster-of- Paris and cements
(Module IV - Evaluation by internal assessment only)

Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students shall have gained an understanding of architectural
representation graphically and through computer aided drafting software.

References:
1. Adobe Creative Team, Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book, Adobe Press, 2012.
2. Cohan L. S., Adobe Photoshop CS Creative studio, Adobe Press, 2003.
3. Drafahl J. and S. Drafahl, Step-by-Step Digital Photography: A Guide for Beginners, Amherst
Media Inc., 2004.
4. Miotke J., The Better Photo Guide to Digital Photography, Amphoto Books, 2005.
5. Walton R., The Big Book of Graphic Design, Collins Design, 2007.
6. Meggs P. B., A History of Graphic Design, 3/e, John Wiley & Sons; 1998.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 100) (Group 1 Subject)

20% - Tests (minimum 2)
70% - Class work.
10% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 4 hours
Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Four Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be minimum one question from Modules I, II and III (not more than two questions
from any of the modules,except IV).
Part B (80 Marks) – Drawing: Two questions of 40 marks each from Module I and III.

AR1306 HUMANITIES

Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) Credits: 2

Module I
Introduction to sociology.
Primary concepts- Society, family, Institutions, groups, association and
Community. Relating these concepts to architecture. Relevance of study of
sociology for architects.
 Module II
Man Environment and Society. Unity and diversity in India. Rural society,
Village community, traditional patterns and trends of change.Society,architecture
and settlement pattern of Kerala
Module III
Social change, Social stratification, (Class and caste)Urbanism and urbanization. Modernization.
Influences of these concepts in architecture,Urban safety and security,
Urban crime and diasters.
Module IV
Cultural anthropology, Culture and architecture. Concept of social structure.
Relation between social structure and spatial structure. Social aspects of housing.
Social problems of slums

References:
1. Vidya Bhushan, ‘An Introduction to Sociology’
2. K. Singh, ‘Principles of Sociology’
3. Dr. Valsyayan, ‘Urban Sociology’
4. James V. Mc Cannel, ‘Understanding Human Behaviour’
5. Dr. K. Kumar, ‘Rural Sociology’

University Examination Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of Two Parts
Part A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be two questions from each module.
Part B (60 Marks) – Two Questions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks.

AR1307 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE

Teaching Scheme: 0(L) - 0(T) - 2(P) Credits: 2

Course Objectives:
To provide a broad awareness about the use of software as an aid for architectural
presentations.
To enable students to make visual images of their designs.

Module–I
Introduction to basics of Architectural softwares- Overview of current applications CAD
concepts. - Computer as a drafting aid, scope and limitations of computer application in
Architecture.
Module–II
Computer Aided Drafting: Concept of Computer aided drafting – Conventional drafting and
CAD. - Brief overview of related software. - Units of a CAD workstation, their operation and
critical parameters. - Description of building geometry and topology and related general
concepts.
Module–III
Computer Graphics: Understanding 3D co-ordinate system – Using view ports. - 3D drawing &
editing commands, solid modeling – advanced solid modeling commands – editing solids. -
Introduction to rendering in 3D – Rendering process, animation and virtual reality. - Enhancing
digital images from CAD applications using other packages.

Module–IV
3d modeling, BIM, Internet and on-line resources, Introduction to GIS.

Course outcome:
At the end of the course the student shall be able to do two dimensional as well three
dimensional drawings to present of a design idea legibly. He shall be able to explore the
possibilities of a complete visualization of spaces he designs. Moreover he hall be equipped to
extract all the information required at its execution stage

References :
1. Manuals & References of CAD, ACAD and other software.
2. Sanders D. H., Computers Today, McGraw Hill, 1988.
3. Mitchell W. J., Computer Aided Architectural Design, Van Nostrand, 1997.
4. Broadbent G., Design in Architecture, John Wiley, 1981.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 50) (Group 2 Subject)

20% - Tests (minimum 2)
70% - Class work.
10% - Regularity in the class

No University Examination.

AR1308 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I

Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 3

Course Objective:
An understanding of fundamentals of structural analysis including concepts of bending stresses
and shear stresses
An understanding of concepts of deflection of beams and various methods of its computation.
An understanding of behavior of columns under axial loading.

Module–I
Theory of simple bending, section modulus, bending stresses in symmetrical beams, bending of
composite beams.
Module–II
Shear stresses in beams, concept of shear stresses in beams, distribution of shear stresses in
simple cross sections. Torsion of shaft, torsion equation, torsional stresses in simple sections.
Module–III
Slope and deflection of statically determinate beams, simple problems using double
integration, Macaulay’s Method, Moment area method and conjugate beam method.
Module–IV
Columns, different types, discussion on radius of gyration, elastic stability of slender column –
Euler’s formula, Rankine’s formula and IS code Formula.

Course Outcome:
The students after undergoing this course will be able to understand the behavior of various
structural elements under the action of static loads.

References:
1. Junarkar S. B. and Shah S. J., Mechanics of Structures (Vol. I), 30/e, Charotar Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Punmia B. C., A. K. Jain and A. K. Jain, Strength of Materials & Theory of Structures (Vol.I),
Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2013.
3. Vaidyanathan R. and P.Perumal, Structural Analysis (Vol.I), Laxmi Publications, 2004.

Internal Continuous Assessment(Maximum Marks - 50) (Group 2 Subject)

50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as homework, seminar, term-project, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class

University Examination Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours
Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of Two Parts
Part A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. All questions are compulsory.
There should be two questions from each module.
Part B (60 Marks) – Two Questions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks.