COMPONENTS OF A BUILDING
COMPONENTS OF A BUILDING
1.
FOUNDATION: -
It is the lowest part of a structure below the ground level which is direct
contact with ground and transmitted all the dead, live and other loads to the
soil on which the structure rests.
2.
PLINTH: -
The portion of a building and the top of the floor immediately above the ground
is known as plinth. The level of the surrounding ground is known as formation
level of the ground floor of the building is known as plinth level.
3.
WALLS: -
Walls are provided to enclose or divide the floor space n desired pattern in
addition wall provided privacy security and give protection against sun, rain,
cold and other undesired effect of the weather.
4.
COLUMN: - A
column may be defined as an isolated load bearing member, the width of which is
neither less than its thickness. It carries the axially compressive load.
5.
FLOORS: -
Floors are flat supporting elements of a building. They divided a building into
different levels. There by creating more accommodation on a given plot of land.
The basic purpose of a floor is to provide a firm and other items like stores,
furniture, equipment etc.
6.
DOORS, WINDOWS AND
VENTILATORS: - A door may be defined as a barrier secured in an opening
left in a wall to provide usual means of access to a building, room or passage.
Windows and ventilators are provided for sun light, fresh air and ventilation
purposes.
7.
ROOF: - It
is the uppermost component of a building and its function is to cover the space
below it of a room and protect it from rain, snow, sun, wind etc.
8.
BUILDING FINISHES:
- A building is considered incomplete till such time the surface of its
components is given appropriate treatment.
Building finishes include items like plastering,
painting, pointing, white / colour washing, varnishes and distempering etc.
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