BUILDING STONES

THEORY

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: explain origin of stones used in construction explain the classification of stones describe the principal types of stones in each class and their uses describe the main production methods of stones describe various defects and procedure of repairing the defects outline the procedure of testing stone specimens

Content

Key points

Origin - Geological formation Classification - geological - physical - chemical - engineering Principal types - igneous rocks - sedimentary - metamorphic Quarrying - digging or excavation - blasting - drilling - dressing to shape Defects and procedure Of repairing the defects Test procedures for stone specimens

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: select appropriate stones for various tasks carry our tests on construction stones

Content

Key points

Selection of appropriate stones for various tasks Tests on construction stones

Competences

Competencies

Ability to: identify the principal types of rocks identify defects in construction stones carry out tests on stones in a laboratory

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

Reading

Textbooks Samples of rocks Field visit

Suggested Learning Activities

Activity

Discussion Lectures Demonstration

Suggested Assessment Methods

Assessment

Oral Written tests

UNIT LESSON

1. Origin
2. Classification
3. Principal types
4. Quarrying
5. Defects and procedure Of repairing the defects
6. Test procedures for stone specimens