Name of the course :Building construction Course code :HED 228 Credit hours :3hours Prepared by Eng. Nadir Abd alrazig siddig
This course provides the principles and foundations of engineering and construction of buildings.
By the end of this course you must will be able to:- 1. Understanding the technical language of engineering buildings. 2. link between the environment and buildings. 3. Selection of appropriate materials to construction process. 4. Serious consideration to the safety of workers during construction.
1. Soil. 2. Site investigation. 3. Types of soil investigation. 4. Foundation. 5. Concrete. 6. Brick and block wall. 7. Stone. 8. Wall.
Top soil use for agriculture site
Site investigation
Types of soil investigation :-
Samples of soil
Materials from which bricks are made
Types of walls
Cavity wall