Theoretical background of materials in construction: concrete, cementitious material, aggregates, natural stone, tiles and blocks, wood, steel, ceramics, and insulation materials, aggregates tests: specific gravity of coarse and fine aggregates, absorption, abrasion; casting of concrete and workability tests; hardened concrete tests: compressive and tensile strength, nondestructive tests; visual inspection and strength of natural stone; visual inspection and strength of concrete blocks; compressive strength of cement, lime, and gypsum; steel tensile test; visual inspection and abrasion of ceramic tiles and marble; wood compressive strength.
(3 practical hours)
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Prerequisite:
ENAR1311 | PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE
