THEORY
Introduction to building construction: history of the building construction, definition of masonry, mason and shelter, types of buildings, building team, building components.
- Tools and equipments used in masonry works: laying tools,
straightening tools, cutting and trimming tools, finishing
tools, measuring and marking tools, site tools and equipments.
- Materials used in masonry works
- Mortar and concrete: Mixing materials; working area; methods
of mixing; batching; different mixtures; transporting, placing
and compaction of concrete; reinforcement in concrete; casting
of concrete
- Bricks and blocks: Materials used for production; manufacturing
and moulding; types of bricks and blocks.
- Bonding: definition; Bonded wall and unbonded wall; Rules
of bonding; Terms of bonding; Brick cutting; Types of bonds;
Laying of bricks and blocks;
- Jointing and pointing: definition; Types of jointing and
pointing, Defects in pointing.
- Wall thickness: Half brick wall; Brick wall; One and half
brick wall; Two brick wall.
PRACTICAL
- Tools and equipments manipulation
- Set up the mortar mixing area
- Hand cement mortar and concrete mixing
- Cement brick making
- Stretcher bond in half brick wall
- Header bond in straight wall
- Header bond in right angle wall
- Block bond in right angle wall
- Block bond in Cross junction wall
- Mix bond in right angle wall
- Different wall thickness in various types of bonds
We offer also guidance to student in the final year for practical
implementation of their projects. CONSULTANCY AND SERVICES:
- To prepare and conduct short courses in masonry.
- To participate in curriculum development in masonry for
technical schools and vocational training center.
- Procurement and installation of masonry equipments.
- Fabrication of various items
- Repair in masonry.
SHORT COURSES AVAILABLE:
- Mortar and Concrete
- Brick / Block Laying
- Stonework Construction
- Setting out of a building
- Woodwork for masonry works
- Foundation construction
- Walling and finishing
- Roofing
- Flooring and Drainage
- Building Drawing & Estimation
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