Semestre 01

Construction Materials Technology

Students learn how to choose building materials according to their properties, under conditions of consistency, safety, durability and cost. Also become aware of the diversity of materials and their use in buildings.

1. Generalties on building materials
2. Cement (definition, process, categories and admixtures)
3. Lime (definition, process, caracteristics and uses)
4. Plaster (definition, process, properties and uses)
5. Agregates (definition, process, categories)
6. Mixing water ((definition, quality, properties)
7. Mortar (definition, composition, applications and qualities)