This paper aims to point out the various aspects of prefabricated building methodologies for low-cost housing by highlighting the different prefabrication techniques, and the economical advantages achieved by their adoption. In a building the foundation, walls, doors and windows, floors, and roofs are the most important components, which can be analyzed individually based on the needs thus, improving the speed of construction and reducing the construction cost. The major current methods of construction systems considered here are namely, structural block walls, mortar-less block walls, prefabricated roofing components like precast RC planks, precast hollow concrete panels, and precast concrete/Ferro cement panels are considered.
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| Document Type | General |
| Publish Date | 07/10/2009 |
| Author | Rinku Taur and Vidya Devi T |
| Published By | Rinku Taur and Vidya Devi T |
| Edited By | Saba Bilquis |
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LOW COST HOUSING IN INDIA
