BASIC CONCEPTS IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Learning the properties of the construction materials is just a part of the course. The course lets students learn about the sources of these materials, the different ASTM standards used in testing them, common defects of these materials and the ways to safeguard the construction from these defects, precautions in handling these materials for better durability, and to guide students in choosing the proper material for a particular purpose in construction.

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Sources of materials is information needed to know by the contractor to help in the right estimation of costs, and to prepare for alternatives in cases of lack of materials in the area.

Students should also be able to understand which tests are possible for the materials in constructions as well as be knowledgeable in the standard values to expect from these laboratory tests. Learning these parameters with the properties of these materials will guide the contractor in handling and working with them.

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