Introduction to Building Construction
The basic requirement of a building as a whole in terms of human needs, consideration of
building processes in terms of legislation, selection of site, design and construction
requirements, site investigation and sitting of building.

Site Investigation
Introduction, types of site investigation; new works, defects, failures, safety and equipment used, methods of site investigations, appraisal of site conditions, elements and factors to be investigated.

Soil Investigation
Definition and objectives, extent of investigation, method used; in-situ ----testing of soil and lab test.

Shallow Foundation
Types of shallow foundation (strip, pad, raft )

Concrete Production
Comparative study of alternative methods of concrete production, quality control and testing of reinforced, pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete construction, application and
possible cost benefits; design and erection of formwork, prefabrication methods, materials on reuse cycle, traditional and new techniques, in-situ surface finishes and control factors.

Reinforcement
Principles, purpose arrangement of reinforcement, interpretation of details and reinforcement schedules

Brick
Principles, purpose arrangement of bricks, performance in use, resistance to elements, movement, thermal durability and protective measures, maintenance

Timber
Principles, purpose arrangement of timber, performance in use, resistance to elements, movement, thermal durability and protective measures, maintenance

Glass
Principles, purpose arrangement of glass, performance in use, resistance to elements, movement, thermal durability and protective measures, maintenance

Q1 : Who is suitable to join this course?
A1 : Anybody who is interested in learning on building construction and materials