Centre for Online Education - ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings

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ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
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Swayam
Overview

Equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly maintain and repair buildings, ensuring their longevity and functionality

Duration	12 weeks
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Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
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Swayam
Highlights

Earn a certificate from IGNOU
Learn from industry expert

ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
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Swayam
Course details

Who should do this course?

Property owners responsible for maintaining residential, commercial, or institutional buildings and facilities
Homeowners seeking to learn basic repair and maintenance skills to upkeep their own properties and save on maintenance costs

What are the course deliverables?

Students will gain an understanding of the various types of defects that can occur in buildings due to factors like faulty construction, material deterioration, environmental exposure, and improper use
Learn about the different factors that contribute to the deterioration of building materials (e. g., weather, moisture, chemical reactions, wear and tear)
Develop the ability to assess buildings to identify necessary repairs and maintenance tasks, considering the severity of defects and potential consequences if left unaddressed
Gain knowledge of various repair and maintenance techniques for different building components (walls, roofs, floors, foundations) and materials (concrete, brick, wood, etc.)
Develop a basic understanding of relevant building codes and regulations that govern repair and maintenance practices

More about this course

This course has its importance because after construction of buildings they need proper repair and maintenance to serve their purpose efficiently and effectively throughout their service life
In this course you will come to know about the defects in buildings and building materials and their deterioration over the period of time
The defects in buildings may be due to use of defective building material and workmanship. Deterioration in buildings and materials may be due to environmental and other external agents, improper use and lack of proper care of building over the time

ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
at
Swayam
Curriculum

Week 1

Introduction to Defects

Week 2

Defects in Timber

Week 3

Defects in Steel

Week 4

Defects in Sanitary Fittings and Plumbing

Week 5

Repairing Materials for Defects in Timber

Week 6

Repairing Materials for Defects in Steel

Week 7

Repairing Materials for Defects in Sanitary Fittings

Week 8

Repairing Materials for Miscellaneous Defects

Week 9

Repair of Floor

Week 10

Strengthening of Stone and Brick Masonry Structures

Week 11

Water Proofing and Damp Proofing

Week 12

Strengthening of Cracked Beams

ET-523 C: Repair and Maintenance of Buildings
at
Swayam
Faculty details

Dr. Munish Kumar Bhardwaj

He is passionate about various frontiers of knowledge in the domain of civil engineering with main focus on Structural Engineering. His area of interest includes Structural Control, Earthquake Engineering, Design of RCC and Steel Structures, Disaster Management and Distance Education. He is involved in planning, designing and preparation of self-instructional course material for engineering programmes at Indira Gandhi National Open university (IGNOU) for the last 26 years. He has been involved in programme planning, designing and delivery of Diploma in Civil Engineering DCLE(G), Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) and B. Tech. Civil Engineering (BTCM & BTWRE).