COMMON BUILDING COMPONENTS
SUPER STRUCTURE
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
|
Nominal Dimensions
|
Plinth
(Height)
|
30, 45, 60, 75, 90 cm
|
Wall
(Thickness)
Partition
Wall
Load
bearing Wall
|
10 cm
20, 30, 40 cm
|
Lintel
(Thickness)
|
15 cm
|
Lintel
(Height)
|
2.0 m from floor level
|
Chajja
Projection
|
30, 45, 60, 75, 90 cm
|
Slab
(Thickness)
|
0.1-0.15 m
|
Parapet
Wall (Thickness)
|
10 cm
|
Parapet
Height
|
1 m
|
Door
(Width)
|
0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 m
|
Door
(Height)
|
1.8, 2.0, 2.1 m
|
Sill
Height
|
0.07-0.1 m
|
Column
Size
|
Square 20x20, 30x30 cm
Rectangular 20x30 cm
Circular 20Ф, 30Ф
|
Column
Footing
|
1x1x1m below ground
|
Depth
of Beam
|
30, 45, 60 cm
|
Steps
|
No. of risers = Height of Ceiling+ Slab
thickness/ Riser height
No. of Treads= No. of Risers-1
|
Riser
Height
|
15-20 cm
|
Tread
Width
|
25, 30, 35 cm
|
Width
of steps
|
Minimum 1 m
|
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