General Building Construction (G.B.C) Pdf notes KNEC

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General Building Construction (G.B.C) Pdf notes KNEC
1 . Framed construction
– Types of construction
– Situations requiring framed construction
– Materials
– Fire protection
– Claddings
– Facings
– Curtain walling
– Infill panels
– Construction method
– Portal frames
2. Stairs
– Terminologies
– Types of stairs
– Materials
– Kenya building code requirements
– Classification of stairs
– Construction method
3. Temporary works
– Formwork- Scaffolding
– Underpinning
– Shoring
– Demolition
4. Finishes
– Wall finishes
– Plastering
– Pointing and jointing
– Facing units
– Painting and decorations
– Floor finishes
– Second fixings
– Fixtures and fittings
– Ceilings
– Granolithic
– Terrazzo
– Floor tiles
– Timber floor
5. Doors, windows and accessories (second fixing)
– Window and glazing- Fixtures and fittings
– Ceilings
– Interior design