BITUMINOUS PRODUCT

Specific Objectives

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

1. describe types of bituminous materials
2. explain the process of manufacturing bituminous products
3. outline the use of bituminous products in construction
4. explain properties of various bituminous products
5. outline the procedure of carrying out tests on bitumen

Content

• Bituminous materials

- bitumen - coal - pitch

• Manufacturing process
• Uses of bituminous products

- tanking - road construction - water proofing - fillers

• Properties of bituminous products
• Procedure of tests on bitumen

- viscosity - stability - strength

Specific Objectives

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

1. select appropriate bituminous materials for a task
2. carry out laboratory tests on bituminous materials

Content

• Selection of bituminous materials
• Laboratory tests

- viscosity - stability - strength

==Competences Ability to:

• Apply bituminous products in construction effectively

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

• Text books
• Materials
• Tools
• Manufacturers catalogues
• Field trips

Suggested Learning Activities

• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Carry out tests

Suggested Assessment Methods

• Observation
• Oral
• Written reports
• Methods
• Assessments

UNIT LESSON

1. Bituminous materials
2. Manufacturing process
3. Uses of bituminous products
4. Properties of bituminous products
5. Procedure of tests on bitumen