CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

Specific Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. describe various types of cementitious materials
2. explain the manufacturer of cementitious materials
3. explain the properties and uses
4. outline the procedure of preparing cementitious materials

Content

• Types of cementitious materials

- Plaster - Mortar - Lime - Adhesives

• Manufacture of cementitious plaster
• Properties and uses of mortar
• Procedure of preparing cementious materials for use

Specific Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. Select appropriate cementitious materials for a given task
2. Prepare cementitious materials
3. Use cementitious materials as bonding agents
4. Assemble construction components using cementitious materials

Content

• Selection of cementitious materials
• Preparation of cementitious materials
• Use of cementitious materials as bonding agents
• Assembly of construction components using cementitious materials

Competence

Ability to:

• select, prepare and use cementitious materials to bond various construction materials

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

• Text books
• Manuals
• Journals
• tools
• materials

Suggested Learning Activities

• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Write notes
• Bond various components

Suggested Assessment Methods

• Observation
• Oral
• Written reports

UNIT LESSON

1. Types of cementitious materials
2. Manufacture of cementitious plaster
3. Properties and uses of mortar
4. Procedure of preparing cementious materials for use