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SA 05-01-A Construction Material Science 40 hours
RATIONALE
Zambia being a developing country has a lot of construction activities going on. In order to
build economic and safe structures appropriate materials should be used. Therefore, testing of
materials is essential.
As the construction industry grows there is a need to establish quality control of materials used
in construction. Though the importance of understanding of materials used in construction is
widely recognised, there is less emphasis in teaching of material construction at Material
Testing Assistant level. The quality of the test data is influenced by the skills of Material
Testing Assistants.
It is against this background that this short course has been developed, in order to help the
nation build high quality durable structures at minimum life cost cycle.
This course will therefore, provide the construction industry with qualified Materials Testing
Assistants who will apply acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in the process of ensuring
that materials used in construction comply with required standards and specifications. The
trained persons will be utilised in both the formal and informal sectors of the economy.
PROGRAMME PURPOSE
The purpose of the programme is to equip trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes in testing of
construction materials to enable them perform competently in both formal and informal section of the
economy. They will be able to carry out materials tests both in the laboratory and in the field to
applicable standards.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the programme, the trainee will be able to:
4.1 Carry out materials sampling and testing procedures both in the laboratory
and in the field
4.2 Determine properties and quality of different types of construction materials
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4.3 Maintain high standards of safety, health, environment while carrying out tests
in the laboratory and in the fields.
4.4 Apply entrepreneurship skills
4.5 Use information and communication technology.
4.6 Communicate effectively both internally and externally.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Learning shall constitute Lectures, demonstrations, discussions, tutorials, simulations, study tours,
practical laboratory training and field work.
.
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry: Minimum of a Grade 12 School Certificate with passes in English, Mathematics and
Science or Physics and Chemistry
Mature entry: Grade 12 School Certificate with a pass in Science or Physics and Chemistry and a
minimum of five (5) years experience in a construction related field.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Students shall be subjected to an end of the module test administered byNCC and a summative final course examination comprising all the modulesshall be administered by TEVETA. The breakdown for assessments shall be
as follows:
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Pass mark 50%
ATTENDANCE
The candidate must have minimum of attendance 85% to be eligible for the final examinations.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
This is the first module Trainees will have to pass continuous assessment for them to sit for the final
examination. Construction Material Science, Material Sampling, Material Testing, Safety, Health and
Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Entrepreneurship.
Trainees will only be afforded three opportunities to pass the programme.
CERTIFICATION
An attendance certificate Skills Award Certificate in Construction Materials Testing will be awarded by
TEVETA to successful candidates.
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MODULE SA 05-01-A CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SCIENCE
UNIT A1.1 IDENTIFYING VARIOUS CONSTRUCTIOMATERIALS
Nominal Duration: 10 HOURS
General Learning Outcome: identify various construction materials
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able
to:
1. Identify different types of construction materials.
2. State the characteristics and properties ofconstruction materials.
3. Test the strength of construction materials.
4. Explain the production of construction materials.
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Samples of construction materials
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Required attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Neatness
Confidentiality
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Learning Activities: The Trainermust ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
Evaluating algebraic expression
Basic arithmetic techniques
Transposing formulae
Algebraic expressions
Solving logarithmic problems
Laws of indices
Identify different types of construction materialso Metals
Atomic structure of iron and aluminium
Alloys of iron and aluminium
Crystalline structure of metals
Soils
Structure of soils
Formation and sampling of soils
Bulk properties
Bituminous products
Bitumen- sources(natural, petroleum) ,
types,
Asphalt- its constituents, Hot mix, cold mix
Timber
Structure of wood
Properties and use of timber
Concrete
Mixture of cement, aggregate and water
Admixtures
Masonry
Distinguish between blocks and bricks
Polymers
Explanation ofpolymerization
Types of polymers (thermosetting and
thermoplastic)
Uses eg dust arrester, soil stabilization,
prevent setting of cold asphalt
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Characteristics and properties of construction
materials.o Metals
Mechanical properties (tensile strength)
ductility
softness
youngs modulus
Soils
shrinkage
swelling
density, specific gravity
resilience modulus
stabilisation
Bituminous products
Viscosity Penetration
Softening point
Timber
weight
thermo conductivity
Concrete
Compressive strength
soundness
Masonry
Compressive strength
Water absorption
Polymers
Viscosity
temperature
Test the strength of construction materials.
o Metals Tensile tests
diameter
Soils
Atterberg limits
Density, (laboratory and field)
California Bearing Ratio
Unconfined Compression stress
Bituminous products Viscosity (saybolt, Brookfield)
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Penetration
Softening point
Binder extraction
Timber
Moisture content
Weight
Tensile strength
Concrete
Destructive tests (compressive strength)
Non destructive tests (schmidt hummer)
Slump test
Masonry
Compressive strength
Water absorption
Polymers
Viscosity
Temperature
Explain the production of construction materials.
bitumen
asphalt
slurry
Concrete
Classes of concrete and their different
units eg C25
Water cement ratio
Masonry
Bricks
Raw materials
Manufacture by heating and
stabilisation
Standards
Blocks
Raw materials
Standards
Assessment Criteria
Different types of metals identify correctly
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Characteristics and properties of metals own
correctly
Construct the structure of metals appreciated
correctly
Strength of metals examined correctly
The behaviour of metals in service explain explained
correctly
Metallic materials for construction selected correctly
1. Different types of construction materials identified correctly.
2. Characteristics and properties of construction materialsanalysed correctly.
3. Strength of construction materials examined correctly.
4. Production of construction materials explained correctly
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
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MODULE SA 05-01-A CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SCIENCE
UNIT A1.2: CLASSIFYING VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Nominal Duration: 5 HOURS
General Learning Objective: To classify various construction materials.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Classify different types of steel
2. classify different types of soil
3. classify different types of bitumen
4. classify different types of timber
5. classify different types of concrete
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Samples of construction materials
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Required attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
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Able to concentrate neatness
Learning Activities: The Trainermust ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
o Classifying different types of steel
o mild
o High tensile steel
classifying different types of soil
Gravel
Sand
Silt
Clay
classifying different types of bitumen emulsions
penetration grade
classifying different types of timber
softwood
hardwood
classify different types of concrete
structural concrete
lean concrete
Assessment Criteria
Soil types identified correctly
Formation and sampling of soils shown correctly
Bulk properties defined correctly
Soil classified correctly
Types of soil strength examined correctly.
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
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Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
MODULE SA 05-01-A CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SCIENCE
UNIT A1.3: STATING THE USE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Nominal Duration: 5 HOURS
General Learning Objective: To state the use of construction materials.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. State the usage of steel
2. State the appropriate soil to use
3. State the appropriate type of bitumen to use
4. State the appropriate timber to use
5. State the use of different types of concrete
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Samples of construction materials
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
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internet
Required attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Able to concentrate neatness
Learning Activities: The Trainermust ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
State the usage of steel
Reinforcement in e.g. beams, columns, slabs,foundations.
Metal fabrication
State the appropriate soil to use
Gravel
Roads
Foundation
Clay
bricks
Sand
Mortar
Making blocks
plaster
State the appropriate type of bitumen touse
Emulsions
1. Slurry2. Priming3. Sprays eg fog spray
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penetration grade
1. asphalt2. roof seals
State the appropriate timber to use
softwood
1. Roof 2. Doors3. Scaffolding4. Electric poles5. Ceiling6. Formwork
hardwood
1. rail line sleepers2. furniture3. flooring
State the use of different types of concrete
Lean concrete
Floors
kerbs
Structural concrete
Beams
Suspended slabs
Columns
beams
Assessment Criteria
State the usage of steel accordingly
State the appropriate soil to use correctly
State the appropriate type of bitumen to use correctly
State the appropriate timber to use correctly
State the use of different types of concrete as required
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
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Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
MODULE SA 05-02-A MATERIALS SAMPLING
UNIT A2.1: APPLYING SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Nominal Duration: 5 HOURS
General Learning Outcome: To apply sampling procedures
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Apply sampling procedure for steel2. Apply sampling procedure for soils
3. Apply sampling procedure for Bitumen4. Apply sampling procedure for Timber5. Apply sampling procedure for Concrete6. Apply sampling procedure for Masonry
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Samples of construction materials
Standard specifications and procedures
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Protective wear
Library
Internet
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Neatness
Confidentiality
Learning Activities: The Trainermust ensure that the learning activities for the
trainee include the following: Definition of sampling
Identification of appropriate standard methods
for sampling. e.g. BS 1377
Apply sampling procedures
Steel
Procedureo Random sampling
Soil
Procedure
Rifling Quartering
Equipment and tools, e.g.
hand auger
boring
Rifle Box
Bituminous products
Procedure: Random sampling
Timber Procedure: Random sampling
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Concrete
Random sampling from from fresh
concrete
Masonry
Procedure: Random sampling
blocks and bricks
Assessment Criteria
Applying sampling procedure for steel correctly
Applying sampling procedure for soils correctly
Applying sampling procedure for Bitumen correctly
Applying sampling procedure for Timber as required
Applying sampling procedure for Concrete correctly
Applying sampling procedure for Masonry correctly
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
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MODULE SA 05-02-A MATERIALS SAMPLING
UNIT A2.2 RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORING SAMPLES
Nominal Duration: 2 HOURS
General Learning Outcome: To receive, handle and store samples.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Receive samples2. Handle samples3. Store samples.
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Samples of construction materials
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Neatness
Confidentiality
Learning Activities: The Trainermust ensure that the learning activities for the
trainee include the following:
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Receiving samples
Capture details of the client and thesample
Labelling
Handling and storage
Steel
Moisture free environment
soil
disturbed samples
undisturbed
Bituminous products
Asphalt Tight containers
Away from heat sources
bitumen
Tight containers
Away from heat sources
Timber
Moisture free environment
Concrete Fresh concrete
Prepare cubes
cubes
water bath
curing
Masonry
Blocks
curing
Bricks
Curing
Assessment Criteria
1. Receiving of samples correctly explained2. Handling samples correctly explained3. Storing samples correctly explained
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Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
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MODULE SA 05-02-A MATERIALS SAMPLING
UNIT A2.3 PREPARING SAMPLES FOR TESTING
Nominal Duration: 5 HOURS
General Learning Outcome: Prepare samples for testing.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Prepare steel samples for testing.2. Prepare soil samples for testing.3. Prepare Bitumen samples for testing4. Prepare Timber samples for testing.5. Prepare Concrete samples for testing.6. Prepare Masonry samples for testing.
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Construction Samples for testing
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Neatness
Confidentiality
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Learning Activities: The Trainer must ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
Preparing steel samples for testing
Cutting
Preparing soil samples for testing
Drying
Quartering and rifling
Washing
Soaking
weighing
Preparing Bitumen samples for testing
o Weighing
o Heating
o Cooling
Preparing Timber samples for testing.
o Cutting
o weighing
Preparing Concrete samples for
testing
Fresh concrete
o Cubes
o weighing
Hardened concrete
o Core
o weighing
Preparing Masonry samples for testing
o weighing
Assessment Criteria
1. Prepare steel samples for testing correctly2. Prepare soil samples for testing correctly.3. Prepare Bitumen samples for testing correctly4. Prepare Timber samples for testing correctly.5. Prepare Concrete samples for testing correctly.6. Prepare Masonry samples for testing correctly.
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
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Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
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MODULE 3: MATERIAL TESTING
UNIT 3.1 IDENTIFYING TESTING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
Nominal Duration: 14 HOURS
General Outcome: To identify testing methods and equipment
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. identify testing methods and equipment for steel2. identify testing methods and equipment for soil
3. identify testing methods and equipment for Bitumen
4. identify testing methods and equipment for Timber
5. identify testing methods and equipment for Concrete
6. identify testing methods and equipment for Masonry
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Construction Samples for testing
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
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Neatness
Confidentiality
Learning Activities: The Trainer must ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
identifying testing methods and equipment for steel
o test
tensile stress
o Equipment
Tensometer
identifying testing methods and equipment for soil
o tests
Density of soil particles
Moisture content
Particle size distribution
Atterberg Limits
Compaction
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Density by Sand replacement
Unconfined compression test
Equipment
o Pyknonmeter
o Oven
o Balance
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o Sieves
o Sieve shaker
o Desiccators
o Glass plate
o Casagrande
o Cone Penetrometer
o Shrinkage moulds
o Moulds
o Compaction rammers
o Core cutter extruder
o CBR machine
o Water Bath
o Sand Cone
o Nuclear gauge
Identifying testing methods and equipment
for Bitumeno Tests
Penetration
Softening Point
Marshall stability
Extraction
Say bolt
Binder content
o Equipment
Bitumen penetrometer
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Ring and Ball
Water bath
Thermometers
Marshall machine
Saybolt Viscometer
Hot plate
Asphalt centrifugeextractors
Reflux extractor
Core drilling machine
identifying testing methods and equipment for Timber
tests
Moisture content
Density
Equipment
Oven
Balance
identifying testing methods and equipment for
Concrete and aggregates
tests
Density of aggregates
Water absorption
Sieve analysis
Soundness Sodium Sulphate
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Flakiness
Elongation
Aggregate crushing value
Ten percent fines value
Loss Angeles abrasion
Slump
Compressive strength
Equipment
Balance
Tamping rods
Slump cone sets
Moulds
Compression machine
Hammer
Flakiness gauge
Elongation gauge
Loss angeles abrasion machine
identifying testing methods and equipment for
Masonry
tests
Compressive strength
Water absorption
Equipment
Compression machine
Balance
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Water bath
Assessment Criteria
1. identify testing methods and equipment for steel correctly
2. identify testing methods and equipment for soil correctly
3. identify testing methods and equipment for Bitumen correctly
4. identify testing methods and equipment for Timber correctly
5. identify testing methods and equipment for Concrete correctly
6. identify testing methods and equipment for Masonry correctly
.
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
standards
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MODULE 2: MATERIAL TESTING
UNIT 2.2 CARRYING OUT TESTS ON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Nominal Duration: 25 HOURS
General Outcome: Carry out tests on construction materials
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Carry out tests on steel2. Carry out tests on soil
3. Carry out tests on Bitumen
4. Carry out tests on timber
5. Carry out tests on concrete
6. Carry out tests on masonry
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Construction Samples for testing
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
internet
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
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Neatness
Confidentiality
Learning Activities: The Trainer must ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
Carry out the following tests on steel
tensile stress
Carry out the following tests on soil
Density of soil particles
Moisture content
Particle size distribution
Atterberg Limits
Compaction
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Density by Sand replacement
Unconfined compression test
Density by Sand replacement
Carry out the following tests on Bitumen Penetration
Softening Point
Marshall stability
Extraction
Say bolt
Binder content
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Compressive strength
Carry out the following tests onTimber
Moisture content
Density
Carry out the following tests onConcrete
Density of aggregates
Water absorption
Sieve analysis
Soundness Sodium Sulphate
Flakiness
Elongation
Aggregate crushing value
Ten percent fines value
Loss Angeles abrasion
Slump
Compressive strength
Carry out the following tests onMasonry
Compressive strength
Water absorption
Assessment Criteria
identify testing methods and equipment for steel correctly
identify testing methods and equipment for soil correctly
identify testing methods and equipment for Bitumen correctly
identify testing methods and equipment for Timber correctly
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identify testing methods and equipment for Concrete correctly
identify testing methods and equipment for Masonry correctly
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir. Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith
Soil mechanics, Robert craig
Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
standards
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MODULE 3: MATERIAL TESTING
UNIT 3.3 PREPARING TEST RESULTS
Nominal Duration: 8 HOURS
General Outcome: to prepare test results
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, the trainee will be able to:
1. Record tests results2. Analyse test results3. Report test results4. Handle test results
Conditions: The trainee must have access to:
Materials testing laboratory
Construction Samples for testing
Standard specifications and procedures
Protective wear
Library
Internet
Scientific Calculator
Computer
Attitudes/values
Sober Minded
Safety conscious
Good communication
Patience
Minimum supervision
Neatness
Confidentiality
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Learning Activities: The Trainer must ensure that the learning activities for thetrainee include the following:
Recording test results
Recording of experiment results
Calculation record forms
Computer data input
Analysing test results
Basic Calculations
Plotting
Computer applications and analysis of data
Reporting test results
Contents of the test report/certificates
Produce test reports
Produce test certificates
Handle test results
Confidentiality
Filing
Storage of
Assessment Criteria
Test results correctly recorded
Test results correctly analysed
Test results correctly reported
Test results correctly handled
Assessment Methods: To achieve the above assessment the trainee will begiven
Individual/group assignment
Class tests
Exercises
Practical
Recommended Books:
Civil Engineering Materials 5th Edition, Neil Jackson and
Ravindrd K. Dhir.
Elements of soil mechanics, &7th edition, G.N. Smith Soil mechanics, Robert craig
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Solving problems in Soil mechanics, B.H.C. Sutton
Strength of materials and structures, John Case and
A.H. Chilver
Concise handbook of Civil Engineering V.N. Vazirani,
S.P Chandula
Soil mechanics by smith
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