Module BTLE107 PDF
Module BTLE107 PDF
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Course Title Introduction to Industrial Arts 2
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Preparing Masonry Materials and Performing
Basic Masonry Works
Module Overview
Welcome to Module 1 of Introduction to Industrial Arts 2. This module contains
preparation of masonry materials and performing basic masonry works. This module consists
of 4 lessons with 9 learning objectives to be attained. Read the instructions carefully for the
different learning activities prepared in this module and study the concepts presented in the
abstraction to ascertain yourself that you have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform
the skill portion of the particular learning outcome.
Objectives/Outcomes
Identify materials used in masonry for mixing according to work requirement
Identify tools and equipment used in hauling according to work requirements
Determine quantity and quality of material to be hauled according to job requirement
Enumerate safety practices in a jobsite
Identify Personal Protective Equipment used in Masonry
Identify the different components of scaffolding
Erect and dismantle scaffolding
Perform concreting work
Lay-out / establish bricks structure location
Lesson 2: Types and Uses of Hauling Tools and Equipment and Safety Practices in a
Jobsite
Lesson 3: Scaffolding
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Module No. and Title Module 1: Preparing Masonry Materials and
Performing Basic Masonry Works
This lesson contains information and suggested learning activities on how to prepare
masonry materials in performing masonry activities. It includes concrete building materials,
masonry anchors, ties and reinforcements. Upon completing this lesson, report to your
teacher for assessment to check your achievement of knowledge and skills requirements of
this module. If you pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
A. Directions: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate word or group of
words. Write your answers on the blank.
1. The material formed through the combination of calcium silicate and aluminate is called
cement.
2. The bricks that are made from clay materials used on exposed exterior and interior
masonry walls and other architectural applications where the size, color and texture are
especially important are called Face Bricks.
3. The inert materials such as sand and gravel are called Aggregates.
4. The most commonly used materials for walls and partitions are Brick partition walls.
5. These materials made from clay and other materials are called Structural clay products.
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Directions: Identify any materials you can find in the given picture. Then give a brief insight
about what you have observed in the picture.
Building materials
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4” x 8” x 16”,
5” x 8” x 16”, and
6” x 8” x 16”,
2. Bricks are manufactured from clay and other minerals
processed into a workable consistency, molded to sizes and
fined in kilns for stronger, more attractive products.
Kinds of Bricks
a. Common Bricks are bricks made from clay such as the ordinary
commercial bricks.
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c) The blast furnace or sulphate cement which is used on structures designed to resist
chemical attacks.
d) The portland pozzolan cement with a low hardening characteristic concrete
e) The low heat portland cement used for massive section designed to reduce the heat of
hydration
f) The high alumina cement also called aluminous cement or cement fund having
predominant alumina oxide of at least 32% by weight
Types of Cement
a. TYPE I – a normal cement which is commonly used for general construction
b. TYPE IA – this is a normal air entraining cement
c. TYPE II – a modified cement for use in concrete in contact with soil or water containing
sulfates
d. TYPE IIA - this is a moderate sulfate resistant and air entraining cement
e. TYPE III – a high early strength cement
f. TYPE IIIA – high early strength air entraining cement
g. TYPE IV – low heat of hydration cement, developed for use in massive structures such as
dams
h. TYPE V – a special high sulfate resistant cement for use in structures exposed to fluids
containing sulfates such as sea water.
4. Angular and Round Aggregates
These are inert materials such as sand and gravel. There
are fine and coarse aggregates. Aggregates smaller than
10 millimeters in diameter are classified as fine, while
aggregates bigger than 10 millimeters in diameter are
coarse.
5. Water
Water intended for mixing should be clean and free from oil, acid. alkali, salts or other
organic materials.
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Test 1
Direction. Box the words/the different masonry materials which you can find in the word
puzzle.
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C R F A C E B R I C K S A X
E E A G G R I G A T E S F O
W F M K A H K R L U W Q A Z
A T K E I S C A E C R O M F
T D U Q N P I V H T U G E O
A N U A H T R E O N A K Y U
H O L L O W B L O C K W A X
C S C O M M O N B R I C K S
Test II
Direction. Identify the given pictures below.
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INFORMATION SHEET 1.2
Masonry Anchors, Ties and Reinforcements
Steel Reinforcement is the most widely used reinforcing material in most constructions. It is
an excellent partner of concrete in resisting both tension and compression stresses.
Comparatively, steel is ten times stronger than concrete in resisting compression load
hundred times stronger in tensile stresses.
Types of Reinforcement
a) Square or round bars – Plain
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Table of Standard Weights
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Direction: Identify what is asked in the following items. Write your answer on the space
provided.
2. A for axis
4. Main Ribs
5. Initial of Manufacturer
6. Bar size
7. Steel type
8. One line grade 60
9. Deformed bars
10. Round bars
11. Tie wire Gauge No. 16
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12. Weight 40 to 45 kilograms
13. Length of one roll 20 to 40 cm
14. Length of each tie wire 11 to 12 mm
15. Length per kilo 53 meters
you have finished this lesson. You may now proceed to Lesson
2:
Types and Uses of Hauling Tools and Equipment
and
Safety Practices in Masonry
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check your achievement of knowledge and skills requirements of this module. If you pass the
assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
A. Direction: Write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is wrong.
1. Listen to the instruction and take note of the precautionary tips given by the teacher. True
3. Use only tools and equipment that are in good condition. True
4. Do not report any accident to the teacher, you might be scolded. False
5. Do not bend your knees and do not keep your back upright when lifting heavy objects. Do
not bend from the waist. False
6. PPE is important, it's your last line of defense should you come into contact with a hazard
on site. True
7. Visually check equipment is in good condition and safe to use before you start. True
8. Safety Glasses are required to protect workers from cuts, scrapes, punctures, burns,
chemical absorption, or extreme temperatures. True
9. Earplugs/earmuffs are plugs of cotton or rubber that are fitted to the air canal for
protection against the entry of loud noise. True
Instructions: Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
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By: Bhagwati Prasad
Questions:
1. What was the message conveyed by the poem?
The message conveyed by the poem is the awareness of every individual in a
workplace. This means taking good care of our health and safety before
doing work , also being aware of our surroundings or environment will make
us safe.
2. What comes into your mind when you hear the words health and safety?
When I hear these words, only one word that I could describe these two, and
it is wealth. Because having a healthy body would make us safe. Following
the safe protocols will make us secured.
3. How do you think health and safety can be ensured in the workplace?
Health and safety can be ensured in the workplace if we follow the rules or
protocols of the safety program.One of the obstacles is we’re lack of self-discipline
that’s why we are close to danger or accident.
Types and Uses of Hauling Tools and Equipment and Safety Practices in
a Jobsite
Information Sheet 1.1
Hauling Tools and Equipment
Tools and Equipment used in Hauling Materials for Masonry Work
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1. Spade or shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving
bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore.
Shovels are common tools that are used extensively in
agriculture, construction, and gardening.
6. Measuring Box is the most commonly used and the easiest way in proportioning the
volume of concrete; sand and gravel
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Test 1.
Direction: Identify what is asked for. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. A light carriage for transporting and carrying construction materials especially for big
jobs is called Buggy.
2. A container suitable for hauling the water needed for the mixture of concrete is called
water container.
3. A tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, and
sand is called spade or shovel.
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4. A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or
mortar is called trowel.
5. The most commonly used and the easiest way in proportioning the volume of concrete
sand and gravel is called measuring box.
Test 2
Problem: Given a pavement with a thickness of 0.5m, a width of 5m and a length of 8.5m.
Determine how many bags of cement as well as the volume of sand and gravel needed using
Class AA, B, and C.
Answer:
Solution:
V= t × w × l
V=0.5m × 5m × 8.5
V=21.25m
Class AA:
Cement: 21.25 × 12= 225 bags
Class B:
Cement: 21.25 × 7.5=159.375 bags
Class C:
Cement: 21.25 × 6=127.5 bags
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Identifying Types and Uses of Tools, Equipment and PPE
1. Borrow the following tools and equipment and PPE from the tool room and state the uses.
b. Safety shoes- this PPE protects your feet to be pinned by sharp things.
e. Dust masks- used to protect your nose and mouth by dusty or dust when you are
going to breathe.
f. Safety glasses- used to protect your eyes from tiny objects or dust.
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i. Pallet- a flat transport structure, which supports goods in a stable fashion while being
lifted by a forklift, a pallet jack, a front loader, a jacking device, or an erect crane.
j. Pallet track- used to remove the pallet easily and it requires tools or materials that
are handled in the warehouse.
l. Measuring box-help the worker to get proportion of sand and cement to be mixed
easily.
m. Shovel- this is used to lift up some bulk materials such as soil,gravel etc.
HAUL MATERIALS
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10 Simple Construction Site Safety Rules
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Follow these 10 simple construction site
safety rules to keep yourself, and others, safe. From wearing your PPE, to following
procedures, you can help make your site a safer place to work, and prevent accidents.
1. Wear your PPE at all times
When you enter the site, make sure you have the PPE you need. PPE is important, it's
your last line of defense should you come into contact with a hazard on site.
2. Do not start work without an induction
Each site has its unique hazards and work operations. No two sites are exactly the
same. Make sure you know what is happening so that you can work safely.
Inductions are a legal requirement on every construction site you work 8on.
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One tool does not fit all. Using the correct tool for the job will get it done quicker,
and most importantly, safer. Visually check equipment is in good condition and safe
to use before you start.
10. If in doubt, ask
Unsure what to do? Or how to do something safely? Or you think something is
wrong? Stop work, and ask. It takes 5 minutes to check, but it might not be so easy to
put things right if things go wrong. It's better to be safe than sorry. Mistakes on
construction sites can cost lives, don’t let it be yours. If you need help or further
information speak to your supervisor.
Here are what Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)requires for
specific types of PPE.
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hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed
objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. Routinely inspect them for
dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in
good condition.
C. Hand Protection
Gloves are required to protect workers from cuts,
scrapes, punctures, burns, chemical absorption, or extreme
temperatures. Gloves should fit snugly. Workers should wear
the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber
gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding;
insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical
hazards).
D. Hearing Protection
Earplugs/earmuffs are plugs of cotton or rubber that is fitted
to the air canal for protection against the entry of loud noise.
Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where
chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace
earplugs regularly.
Procedure:
1. Prepare tools and equipment for hauling masonry materials
a. Shovel
b. Buggy
c. Wheel barrow
2. Check work schedule on the jobsite and see to it that the quantity and types of the
materials are appropriate to the job required.
3. Use the proper tools and equipment in hauling of materials.
4. Haul the materials to the work location according to the instruction of your teacher.
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Note: Observance of safety measure at work prevents accidents.
Criteria for Assessment
1. Observance of correct procedure 30
2. Speed of work 10
3. Correct Materials are hauled 25
4. Proper handling of tools. 20
5. Safety Work habits 15
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Module No. and Title Module 1: Preparing Masonry Materials and
Performing Basic Masonry Works
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This module contains information and suggested learning activities in performing
basic masonry works. It includes components and types of scaffolding, and procedures in
erecting and dismantling scaffolding. Upon completing this lesson, report to your teacher for
assessment to check your achievement of knowledge and skills requirements of this module.
If you pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
Directions: Identify the following pictures. Write your answer on the space provided.
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Ledgers5.
Directions: Guess the word that is best described by the four pictures below. Complete the
word using the scrambled letters given.
“4 Pics 1 Word”
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C S F O F D I G N A L
Scaffolding
Scaffolding Components:
Standards
The standards are also known as uprights; they are perpendicular tubes that
shift the entire weight of the structure to the ground where they lean on a
square base plate to scatter the weight.
Ledgers
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Ledgers are flat tubes that join between the standards.
Transoms
Transoms lean on the ledgers at the right angles. Major transoms are
positioned ne xt to the standards; they support the standards that are in
place and give support for the boards. To render additional support for
the boards, intermediate transoms are placed between the main transoms.
Scaffold Tubes
Scaffold tubes are generally made of aluminum or steel though there is
composite scaffolding that utilizes fibril-wound tubes of glass fiber in a
polyester or nylon matrix due to the high cost of composite tube, which
is normally used only when there is a danger from overhead electric
cables that can’t be cut off.
Scaffold Couplers
Couplers are fittings that hold the tubes together. The most familiar are
known as scaffold couplers and there are three basic types, which are Putlog
Couplers, Right-angle Couplers and Swivel Couplers.
Adjustable Base Plate
You can select from different height-adjustable base plates that
come with strong and self-cleaning round threads to adjust to the
ground. It comes with color and notch markings to render
safeguard against over-winding.
Diagonal Braces
The diagonal braces with wedge locks further support the basic
structure comprising of vertical standards and ledgers.
Additionally, their high connection standards assist special
structures.
Toe Boards
Between vertical standards, toe boards are placed. Toe boards
are obtainable in aluminum, steel or wood. The toe board of
steel lowers the fire hazard and also lasts long. Because of its
design, there are no openings or gaps between the deck and
the toe board.
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Decks
Decks are also referred as planks and they are available in
aluminum, aluminum frame with plywood board and hot-dip
galvanized steel. Decks are a structural component and so
ledgers aren’t needed at the deck level, which not only saves
cost but also weight.
Types of Scaffolding
1. Trestle Scaffolding
The working platform is supported on movable ladders
or tripods in trestle scaffolding. It is used up to a height
of 5m and is normally used for work inside the room
like repairs, paintings and likewise.
2. Steel Scaffolding
Steel scaffolding is made from steel tubes that are set
jointly by steel fittings or couplers. It is simple to
erect and to dismantle. It has better robustness,
greater durability and superior fire resistance. Though
it is not affordable cost wise, it provides greater
safety for workers. That’s the precise reason it is used
so widely these days.
3. Patented Scaffolding
Patented scaffoldings are also made from steel; however, they
are fitted with special couplings and frames etc. These are
readymade scaffoldings that are obtainable on the market.
Working platform is set on the brackets that are adjustable to
the required level in this type of scaffolding.
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4. Suspended Scaffolding
Suspended scaffolding is mainly used for paintings, repair
works, etc. Here, with the assistance of chains or wire
ropes etc., the working platform is suspended from roofs.
It can be lifted or lowered to the desired level.
5. Cantilever Scaffolding
In cantilever scaffolding, the standards are supported
by a chain of needles and these needles are pulled out
via holes in the wall. This is known as “single frame”
scaffolding-type. In another type, needles are
supported inside the floors via the openings and this is
called independent or double frame scaffolding type.
6. Single Scaffolding
Single scaffolding is usually used for brick masonry and
so it is also known as brick layer’s scaffolding. Single
scaffolding comprises standards, putlogs, ledgers etc.,
which corresponds to the wall at a distance of around 1.2
m. Distance amongst the standards is around 2 to 2.5 m.
Ledgers join the standards at an upright gap of 1.2 to 1.5
m. Putlogs are extracted from the gap remaining in the
wall to one end of the ledgers. Putlogs are positioned at a
gap of 1.2 to 1.5 m.
7. Double Scaffolding
Double Scaffolding is normally used for stone masonry job,
therefore, it is also known as mason’s scaffolding. It is also
known as the independent scaffolding.
8. Kwikstage Scaffolding
The Kwikstage system is manufactured from hard wearing
galvanised steel. Kwikstage scaffolding system is effortless
to assemble and erect and simple to take down. For builders
working on big or small projects, this scaffolding system is
very helpful. Wherever regular scaffold is used, Kwikstage
scaffolding can also be used as an alternative. Using a strong
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and safe interlocking system, the patented Kwikstage modular system can be built to
any height.
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materials to assist in the construction, repairs and maintenance of buildings, tall
residential as well as commercial structures, bridges including all types of manmade
structures.
F 8. These are fittings that hold the tubes together.
J 9. These are structural components and so ledgers aren’t needed at the deck level,
which not only saves cost but also weight.
I 10. It is used up to a height of 5m and is normally used for work inside the room
like repairs, paintings and likewise.
1. Select a secure foundation on which to build and set your scaffold. Obtain mud
sills or base plates to attach the scaffolding to make the footing more stable. One
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of the main concerns here is to have the scaffolding level and on secure ground. If
you are on unlevel ground, you may need to dig down to make the dirt level in
any high corner. Also, use the adjusting screws on the scaffolding to level the
structure. If the surface is on a drastic slope, obtain leg extensions.
2. Opt for casters. If you plan on moving your scaffolding to work on various spots,
include casters in your scaffolding setup. Remember to lock the casters when you
get it into place.
3. Assemble the scaffolding frame. Lay out the ends of the scaffolding. Lift one end
piece, and attach the upper cross brace. The far end of this brace should support
the end piece while you lift the second end piece and attach its upper cross brace.
Secure the ends of the cross braces to the bottom of the opposite end frame.
4. Make sure the scaffold is stable. Move the scaffold into your desired position, and
make sure it is level and secure.
5. Place the planks. Lift the planks through the scaffold bars and into place.
Hardware should be included to fasten the planks into place
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6. Secure access to the scaffold. If ladders are used to access the scaffold, use ones
that are designed for that specific scaffold. Stair-like ladders can be used to access
the scaffold but must have handrails and treading. A concern with the access point
is to make it safe to maneuver and to prevent the scaffold from tipping over.
7. Attach the guardrails. Guardrails are highly recommended for all scaffolding due
to the height of the equipment and the risk of falls. Also consider using tie offs
and other fall protection
9. Finished!
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How to Dismantle Scaffolding
Scaffolding creates a safe and secure platform for people
working at elevated levels. They're often used at
construction sites or on remodeling projects to provide easy
access to ceilings and building facades. Once the job is
complete and it is time to remove the scaffolding, special
care must be taken in order to ensure that the job's done
safely.
✔ Safety harness
✔ Appropriate safety gear
✔ Scaffolding tools
✔ Extra scaffolding components
Instructions
Step 1
Clear a nearby space to set the dismantled pieces of scaffolding down. As a scaffold is
dismantled, the components should immediately be removed from the structure and set aside
for later inspection. There should also be room enough to provide truck access to transport
the scaffolding parts to a loading area.
Step 2
Examine the entire scaffold structure. Starting with the base, make sure that the structure
is sound and that there are no visible hazards. Any ties that have been removed at an earlier
time must now be put back in place. Check each individual platform to ensure that the wood
hasn't been damaged during construction. Wood that has been damaged should be removed
and replaced.
Step 3
Put on all necessary safety gear. Safety shoes, hard hats and gloves should be worn along
with any other gear required by the site conditions. Safety harnesses should also be worn
when on the scaffold structure.
Step 4
Begin the dismantling project at the top of the scaffold. Remove the guardrail and posts
first using the necessary tools. Pass the components down from person to person in a daisy
chain formation. Make sure not to stand in a location where pieces can be dropped on you.
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Step 5
Remove the remainder of the platform from the section below. The ties holding the
structure secure to the building should only be removed once the entire platform they support
has been removed. The dismantling process works exactly the same as the construction
process only in reverse.
Step 6
Examine all of the scaffolding components once they've been removed. Parts that cannot
be repaired should be set aside for later disposal as faulty equipment can lead to injury. All of
the undamaged and repairable pieces should be safely stored away for transport off site.
Tip
Avoid handing loose coupling/stacking pins by attaching them to the top of the frame below.
Keeping them fastened to the structure lessens the risk of them falling on workers below.
Warning
A safety harness should be worn at all times. The force necessary to remove components such
as ties can cause a person to lose their balance.
Task: You will be installing scaffold by following the procedures that have been discussed
previously. Since, it will be impossible for you to access the real materials of scaffold, you
will be creating a model instead. Make sure to have the mini/model materials for your
scaffold model. Sizes of your model scaffold will be 50 cm in length, 40 cm in width. You
are free to choose what type of scaffold you want to install. Your output will be graded
according the given criteria.
1. Accuracy 30%
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4. Durability 30%
100%
you have finished this lesson. You may now proceed to Lesson
4:
Performing Concrete Work
Module No. and Title Module 1: Preparing Masonry Materials and
Performing Basic Masonry Works
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In this lesson, students are expected to:
Perform concreting work
Learning Outcomes
Lay-out / establish bricks for structure
location
Directions: Number the picture from 1 to 6, 1 being the first and 6 as the last step in
accordance to performing concrete.
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6
3
5. 2
4. 1
Directions: Locate the given words in the grid. They are hidden horizontally, vertically or
diagonally. Box every word you can find and give its meaning.
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Bricks- manufactured from clay and other minerals processed into a workable
consistency, molded to izes and fined in kilns for stronger, more attractive.
Concrete- we could find it in construction, a structural material consisting of a hard,
chemically inert particulate substance, known as aggregate (usually sand and gravel).
Blocks- it is constructed with the use of concrete or cement. they may include a hollow
core to make them lighter and to improve their insulation properties.
Water- intended for mixing should be clean and free from oil,acid. Alkali, salts or other
organic materials.
Batching- should be done properly to get a properly concrete mix.
Mixing- concrete is simply defined as the “ complete blending of the materials which
are required for the production.
Cement- is a combination of calcium silicate illuminate.
Curing- It can apply to cement, concrete, adhesives, plasters, thermosetting plastics and
other materials.
Performing Concrete
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Process in Performing Concrete
2. Mixing
Concrete mixing is a very important step for achieving good final
properties, and one that can be quite difficult without the right
equipment. This is one of the best reasons for using ready-mix
concrete. Mixing distributes the aggregate evenly throughout the
cement paste, ensures that all of the cement has been fully
saturated in water, and removes large air voids.
3.Placing
Once the concrete has been adequately mixed, it must be
placed into the formwork that defines its final position and
shape. If concrete is to be reinforced, the rebar must
already be in place so the concrete can flow around it. If
the concrete mixing truck can be located close to (and
higher than) the site, then the concrete can be poured
directly into the forms. In cases where this is not possible,
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the concrete can be transferred in buckets by a crane or by wheelbarrow.
4. Consolidation
This process is also called compacting. Over consolidation can lead to segregation and
bleeding, but under consolidation is more common, resulting in less-than optimal properties.
Once the concrete is in place, it shoauld be consolidated to remove large air voids developed
during placement and to make sure that the concrete has flowed into all of the corners and
nooks of the formwork.
Two most common method in Consolidation
Vibration is a mechanical process that transfers pulses of shear
energy to the concrete, usually by a probe that is inserted several
inches into the concrete. Each pulse of shear energy momentarily
liquefies the concrete, allowing it to flow very freely.
This is the standard consolidating method for general construction
projects with the exception of roads.
This can be as simple as pushing a wide blade over the fresh concrete surface to make it flat.
Floating and troweling is a process of compacting and smoothing the surface which is
performed as the concrete is starting to harden.
6. Curing
Once concrete has been placed and consolidated it must be
allowed to cure properly to develop good final properties. As the
concrete hardens and gains strength it becomes less vulnerable,
so the critical time period is the first hours and days after it is
placed.
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Proper curing of concrete comes down to two factors, keeping it moist and keeping it
supported. Hydration of cement as the word itself implies, involves reaction with water. The
cure properly, the cement paste must be fully saturated with water
To keep fresh and young concrete moist, it can be covered with plastic or damp to prevent
evaporation, or sprayed periodically with water.
The weather plays an important role in the curing process. Hot windy weather leads to rapid
evaporation and thus particular care must be taken to keep the concrete moist. Cold weather
causes it to harden much more slowly than hot weather. This delays the construction process,
but leads to better concrete in the long run, because the hydration products develop
differently at different temperatures. If fresh concrete freezes, however, it will likely be
destroyed beyond repair.
Instructions: Make a graphic organizer showing the process in performing concrete. Explain
each process in at least 1 or 2 sentences. Your output will be graded based on the given
grading chart.
3 2 1
Exceeds expectations. Met and Met the criteria Did not meet criteria and /
expanded on criteria. or was missing crucial
elements.
Description Score
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Total /12
Graphic Organizer
Process in Performing Concrete
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What is Bricks?
- is building material used to make walls, pavements and other
elements in masonry construction. Traditionally, the term brick
referred to a unit composed of clay, but it is now used to denote
rectangular units made of clay-bearing soil, sand, and lime,
or concrete materials.
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7. Place bricks and "mortar boards" along your
foundation so that you can easily reach them in your
work area.
3. Use a spirit level to ensure that the first row is evenly placed. You can make some
adjustments while the mortar is still wet.
Laying Bricks
1. Cut a brick in half with a firm tap from the pointed end of a hammer. Use a bolster
which may make a cleaner cut. You need to stagger bricks.
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2. Keep the height of the brick the same using a spirit or
carpenter’s level. Use again a spirit level to check and
to keep the height equal joint.
3. Strike head and bed joints with a jointer. Hold the tool
on one end, and rub it along the mortar joint between
your brick with the curved portion of the tool to
smooth out the mortar joint.
Task: Perform bricklaying through following the given steps that have been
discussed previously. Since, it will be hard and expensive for you to access the real
materials of brick laying, you will be creating a model instead. Make sure to have the
materials for your bricklaying model. You can use the following materials such as;
Playdough or clay, wooden blocks, knife, shovel, and other bricklaying materials available
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in your area. Sizes of your model bricklaying will be 60 cm in length, 50 cm in width.
Your output will be graded according to the given criteria.
1. Accuracy 30%
2. Observance of 20%
the sequence of
the procedures.
4. Durability 30%
100%
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I. Directions: Each item below is a question which is followed by four options lettered a to
d. Encircle only the letter of your choice.
a1. Which is considered to be the oldest and most commonly used building material?
a. Cement c. Steel
b. Sand d. Wood
a2. What do you call on the process of hardening of concrete?
a. Curing c. Hardening
b. Setting d. Molding
d 3. The following are factors that regulate the strength of concrete, EXCEPT:
a. Correct proportion of ingredients. c. Adequate protection of concrete during curing.
b. Proper method of mixing. d. Dropping concrete mixture from high elevation.
D4. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase ________.
a. Strength c. workability
b. Stability of structure d. all of the above
A5. Bricks shrink considerably during firing.
a. True c. False
b. Maybe d. Sometimes
II. Direction: Fill in the blank with the word or group of words to complete the statement.
6. The bricks made of clay used in exposed exterior and interior masonry walls and other
architectural applications where the size, color, and texture are important are called
facebricks.
7. A type of cement commonly used in small and large construction such as roads and
buildings and other concrete works is Ordinary Portland Cement.
8. A type of cement used in structures designed to resist chemical attacks is called Ordinary
Portland cement .
9. Aggregates smaller than 10 mm in diameter are classified as fine, while aggregates bigger
than 10 mm in diameter are _fine aggregates.
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10. The bricks made of clay such as the ordinary and commercial bricks are called clay
bricks.
11. An important material intended for mixing aggregates and must be free from oil, acid,
alkali, salts and other organic materials is water.
12. The most common and widely used material for concrete reinforcement is called steel.
13. A galvanized iron, usually gauge 16, used to hold reinforcement materials in place is
called reinforced concrete.
14. The most common sizes of rebars used in concrete hollow blocks laying are either 3 or
4.
15. Tie wire is cut into length ranging from 20 cm to 40cm long folded at the center.
16. The most appropriate tool used in digging, lifting and moving bulk materials such as soil,
coal, gravel and sand is shovel.
17. A tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or mortar. Is called
a trowel.
18. The most commonly seen on the job site used for transporting the aggregates and cement
is called wheelbarrow .
19. A job site is not complete without this tool. A tool used to measure the proportion of
sand and gravel to that of the cement is called .
20. A suitable for hauling water needed for the mixture of concrete is called a water
container.
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24.Hearing Protection
28.earmuffs/earplugs 32. Protection from high
noise work like chainsaw
or heavy equipment.
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52. Examine all of the scaffolding components once they’ve been removed. Parts
that cannot be repaired should be set aside for layer disposal as faulty equipment
can lead to injury.
53. The job of a carpenter is to construct the first shell of a building, whether it is a
house, a school, a bridge or any other construction. TRUE
54. Balusters must provide an adequate handhold for employees to grasp to prevent
falls.TRUE
Once the concrete has been placed and consolidated it must be allowed to cure
properly to develop good final properties.TRUE
55. Compression is used to indicate the art of building a structure in either stones or
bricks. TRUE
56. Scaffold is a temporary structure that is used so that work can be done on a
building or other structure above the floor level, instead of using floor ladders.
TRUE_
57. Accurate proportioning and cleanliness on mixing are vitally important for all
good plastering. TRUE
58. Curing shall be started 36 hours after finishing the plaster. TRUE
59. The internal plaster is usually done in single layers of 12.5 mm. TRUE
60. Adequate protection during the period of wetting can affect the strength of
concrete.TRUE
61. A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion, to
eliminate a hard-to-mow slope, to add a planting bed, or to level an ideal patio
area.TRUE
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