Building Construction and Materials III

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. explain ways of processing different building materials and concrete production; 2. carry out further tests on hardened concrete, asphalt, wood and masonry and contemporary building materials. 3. explain ways of processing different building materials; 4. discuss current building bye-laws; 5. explain types of doors and windows, their functional requirements and productions; and 6. carryout installation of simple doors and windows.

Detailed study of materials and their performance in construction. It will seek to increase the students’ knowledge of the processing of different building materials, current byelaws, and issues of materials specification, builder’s tools and equipment. Further tests on hardened concrete, asphalt, wood and masonry and contemporary materials; types of doors and windows, (timber, aluminium, steel, plastics), their fabrications and installation.