Mechanised Construction Practices

Program Description

The construction industry is rapidly evolving, with a focus on mechanization to meet demands for speedy construction without compromising quality. This course covers key aspects of modern construction practices, including formwork, construction equipment, and heavy lifting techniques. Learners will explore basic formwork concepts, assembly sequences, and design principles, along with safety considerations. Additionally, the course addresses construction equipment operations, safety protocols, and innovative methods for handling complex structures. Practical knowledge on heavy lifting processes and lift plan development is also provided. Through real-world examples and case studies, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of industry challenges and solutions.

Course Objectives:

  • Selection of the appropriate formwork system, safer construction aspects including assembling and dismantling to prevent formwork failures
  • Design of the formwork system, computation of the bill of quantity for the formwork system
  • Appropriate selection of construction equipment
  • Application of engineering concepts in heavy lifting and strategies

Key Highlights

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Formwork System.

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Planning and Design of Formwork.

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Special Formwork and Scaffolding.

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Construction Equipment.

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Heavy lifts, Hydraulic systems and design.

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Lift Plan and Alternative Methodologies.

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

5 Units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

₹5100 (inclusive of tax)

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma/ UG /PG Programs in Civil Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Concrete Technology

Teaching Hours

28 hours

Lead Faculty

Mr. V. Kasiraja Vice President & Head – Plant & Machinery, Special Projects & Construction Methods

With 30 years of work experience in L&T, Mr. Kasiraja is currently heading Plant & Machinery, consisting of a fleet of 30,000 machines spread across India and abroad. He is also heading Special Projects & Construction Methods dept. dealing with Heavy & Critical Lifts and coming up with innovative, cost-effective and safe methods. Currently leading a highly skilled and energetic team of engineers and have played an important role in various projects involving heavy erection, including the world’s tallest Statue of Unity, Gujarat.

Learning Schedule

Classification, benefits, objectives, selection of formwork, formwork materials, accessories and consumables, application of Tools. Formwork for vertical and horizontal applications. Formwork for stairs. Components, assembly and de-shuttering of formwork System, Modular formwork, Flex System, Heavy Duty Tower System, Load Bearing Tower

Formwork planning and monitoring, Configuration, Scope, Strategy, Formwork cost estimation, Formwork strategy and productivity. Basics of formwork design, design assumptions and design methods. Design of vertical formwork and horizontal formwork. Formwork drawing Concept and preparation Guidelines. Modular and Special formwork: Advantages and Limitations, Aluminium formwork - Drawings & Components, Scaffolding: Modular scaffold Installation sequence, application, Components of L&T Modular Scaffolding system, Innovation and Global practices.

Functions and operations of construction equipment, Life Cycle of an equipment, Performance parameters, equipment selection. Batching plant - operations and components. Transport equipment, Concrete pump & placer, Bulldozer- Classification and Components, Excavators – classification, Excavator- Components and Attachments, Wheel Loader- Classification & Components, Backhoe Loader- Classification, components and attachments, Hot mix Plant – Classification, Components, Asphalt Paver – components, types, PQC Paver Classification & Components, Tandem Roller – Classification, components, Motor grader

Heavy lifts - application of Engineering concepts, Lifting Gears, Shackles, Application of wire Ropes, Cranes – classification, components, Tower cranes - components, terminology, types, stability, safety. Skidding Systems – components and applications, Trailers and Multi axle Application of Hydraulics and Design of Handling Provisions: Hydraulic systems, Strand Jack Control Systems, Parameters affecting the Handling Provisions, Design Basis of Handling Provisions, Design of Lifting lugs – Bolted, Design of Trunnions

Crane chart interpretation, selection of suitable Machines for Lifting, selection of Lifting gear and accessories, Preparation of rigging chart, Modularization, Top-down Construction, Pre-cast Construction, Push Launching with Case studies, Hydraulic Lifting Gantries



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