1. Name of the course :Building construction Course code :HED 228 Credit hours :3hours Prepared by Eng. Nadir Abd alrazig siddig

2. This course provides the principles and foundations of engineering and construction of buildings.

3. 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.

4. 1. Soil. 2. Site investigation. 3. Types of soil investigation. 4. Foundation. 5. Concrete. 6. Brick and block wall. 7. Stone. 8. Wall.

12. Top soil use for agriculture site

13. Site investigation

15. Types of soil investigation :-

18. Samples of soil

33. Materials from which bricks are made

49. Types of walls

55. Cavity wall