JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objective

To impart knowledge on quality in construction, inspection procedures,

standards, and safety aspects.

Course Outcome

The learner will be able to know inspection procedures to identify the

quality of construction.

UNIT - I

Quality policy in construction industry-Consumer satisfaction- Ergonomics-Time of completion-Statistical tolerance.

UNIT - II

Taguchi’s concept of quality-contract and construction programming-inspection procedures.

UNIT - III

Quality assurance/Quality control programme and cost implication.

UNIT - IV

Different aspects of quality-appraisals-failure mode analysis-stability methods and tools- Influence of drawings-detailing.

UNIT - V

Specifications-standardization-Bid preparation-construction activity-Environmental safety- social and environmental factors.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Clarkson H. Oglesby, productivity improvement in construction, McGraw Hill, 2000.
• 2. James, J.O Brain, construction inspection handbook-quality assurance, and quality control, Van Nostrand, New York, 1989.
• 3. Juran frank, J. M. and Gryana, F. M. Quality planning and Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill, 1982.
• 4. Kwaku A., Tenah and jose M. Guevera, fundamental of construction management and organization PHI 1995. M. Tech – I year II Sem. (Construction Management)