Introduction to concrete blocks

What you will learn

Things you need before you start

Materials

Tools or equipment

Course resources

Student

What is a concrete block?

What are blocks used for?

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Write down or draw fi ve things

Good things about blocks

But . . .☹

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Where do our blocks come from?

Look at:

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Where do the blocks we use come from?

Where do we buy them from?

Can we make our own?

Types of blocks

Sizes

Standard sizes

Note on ‘nominal’ sizes

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What types and sizes of blocks can you buy, or make, where you live?

Bad blocks☹

Steps in building with blocks