i)
To determine the crushing
strength of bricks
ii)
To determine the water absorption
of bricks and efflorescence of bricks
iii)
To determine fineness (by sieve
analysis) of cement
iv)
To conduct field test of cement.
v)
To determine normal consistency
of cement
vi)
To determine initial and final
setting times of cement
vii)
To determine soundness of cement
viii)
To determine compressive strength
of cement
ix)
Demonstration of tools and plants
used in building construction.
x)
To prepare Layout of a building:
two rooms building with front verandah
i)
To
construct brick bonds (English bond only) in one, one and half and two brick
thick: (a) Walls for L, T and cross junction
ii)
Demonstration of following items
of work at construction site by:
1-Timbering of excavated
trenching
2-Damp proof courses laying
3-Construction of masonry walls
4-Laying of flooring on an
already prepared lime concrete base
5-Plastering and pointing
exercise
6-Constructing RCC work
7-Pre-construction
and post construction termite treatment of building and woodwork
