CONTENTS
Foreword v
Executive Summary vi
Acknowledgments ix
1.Construction of the IITGN Permanent Campus, Palaj, Gandhinagar 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 What is Confined Masonry? 4
1.3 Why Was Confined Masonry Chosen for this Project? 10
1.4 Design and Construction Challenges in the Planning Stage 10
2.Building Materials 12
2.1 Bricks 12
2.2 Mortar 13
2.3 Concrete 14
2.4 Steel 14
3.Foundation and Plinth Construction 16
3.1 Site Preparation 16
3.2 Excavation 17
3.3 Wall Footings 17
3.4 RC Plinth Band 18
4.Construction of Confined Masonry Walls 20
4.1 Confined Masonry Walls 20
4.2 Reinforced Concrete Tie-Columns 26
5.Construction of Reinforced Concrete Tie-Beams and Floor 32
and Roof Slabs
5.1 Formwork 32
5.2 Reinforcement 33
5.3 Concrete Construction 34
Construction Progress and Costs 36
Educational and Knowledge Dissemination Initiatives 39
Conclusions 41
References 42