COMMON BUILDING COMPONENTS
SUPER STRUCTURE
The super structure is that part of the building which is above the ground and which serve the purpose of buildings intended use. It includes-
- Plinth
- Wall
- Coulums
- Arches
- Roofs & Slabs
- Lintel
- Chajjas
- Parapet
- Stairs & Steps
SUBSTRUCTURE
The substructure is the lower portion of the building which is located below ground level which transmits the load of the superstructure to the sub soil. It includes-
- Foundation
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS OF BUILDING COMPONENT
Building Component
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Nominal Dimensions
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Plinth (Height)
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30, 45, 60, 75, 90 cm
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Wall (Thickness)
Partition Wall
Load bearing Wall
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10 cm
20, 30, 40 cm
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Lintel (Thickness)
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15 cm
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Lintel (Height)
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2.0 m from floor level
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Chajja Projection
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30, 45, 60, 75, 90 cm
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Slab (Thickness)
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0.1-0.15 m
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Parapet Wall (Thickness)
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10 cm
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Parapet Height
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1 m
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Door (Width)
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0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 m
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Door (Height)
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1.8, 2.0, 2.1 m
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Sill Height
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0.07-0.1 m
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Column Size
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Square 20x20, 30x30 cm
Rectangular 20x30 cm
Circular 20Ф, 30Ф
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Column Footing
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1x1x1m below ground
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Depth of Beam
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30, 45, 60 cm
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Steps
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No. of risers = Height of Ceiling+ Slab thickness/ Riser height
No. of Treads= No. of Risers-1
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Riser Height
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15-20 cm
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Tread Width
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25, 30, 35 cm
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Width of steps
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Minimum 1 m
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