Learn to BUILD with Brick, Stone and Concrete
Masonry is mostly about construction with brick, stone, or concrete blocks joined together with mortar to create structures. It can sometimes involve other materials though. Masonry structures may be buildings, fences, walls, or perhaps something else.
This course is mostly about understanding materials used by bricklayers, concreters, and stone masons. It explains the different ways those materials may be used to both build and repair things.
Students will need a basic set of masonry tools and access to some brick, stone, concrete, and cement.
Study this course to learn about:
- The use of hard construction materials including concrete stone and brick.
- Laying bricks
- Masonry applications in both landscaping and building construction.
- Different types of materials and techniques used to create buildings, interior and exterior building features and landscape features.
Course Code: BSS101
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
This course will develop your understanding of different types of materials and techniques used to create buildings, interior and exterior building features and landscape features.
It is of value to anyone who is involved with property management, maintenance or construction. It relates to commercial and residential construction and to landscape construction as well.
COURSE CONTENTS
The course comprises nine lessons:
1. Scope and Nature of Masonry
- terminology
- masonry tools
- ready mix or hand mixed concrete
- masonry materials
- types of stone
- legal requirements
- foundations
- joining
2. Cement and Concrete
- cement
- cement terminology
- the American society for testing and materials (astm)
- concrete
- what is the difference between drying and curing?
- psi strength of concrete
- concrete masonry units
- concrete foundations
3. Construction Method and Structural Considerations
- setting out levels
- understanding loads
- types of walls
- making construction stronger
- dealing with movement
- movement joints
- using moisture controls
- using metal
- copings and caps
4. Working with Brick
- types of bricks
- laying bricks
- bonding
- choice of bond
- locking your construction in place
- how to cut bricks
- damp-proofing
- building a brick garden wall
- how to construct brick arches
- piers
- cavity wall construction
- wall openings
5. Working with Stone
- types of stone used in construction
- stone walls
- stone walls for landscaping
- free standing stone walls
6. Construction for Fire
- how to construct fireplaces and chimneys
- chimneys that do not work
- indoor slow combustion burners and wood/coal burning stoves
- brick barbecues
7. Landscape Applications & Hybrid construction
- paving
- outdoor steps
- other garden features
- furniture
- pedestals and plinths
- wishing well
- letter box
- follies
- water features
8. Repair and Miscellaneous Work
- paints and sealants
- plastering walls
- fixing plaques to masonry
- damaged walls
- surface damage and structural damage
- problems with paving & driveways
9. Building Applications: houses, farm and commercial buildings
- choosing a site
- setting out buildings
- legalities
- special project
More than Just Bricklaying - but that too!
This course is mostly about understanding materials used by bricklayers, stone workers, concreters and masons; and expanding your knowledge of the different ways those materials may be used to both build and repair things.
We cover a broad range of masonry materials, tools and techniques in this course. You will no doubt use use some, but possibly not others. No one can predict the future though, so we do try to prepare you to consider all that is possible when confronting different projects.
The final lesson is concerned with bringing together your knowledge and understanding in a way that helps you to put it into practice. We shall conclude with a project of your choice, but before that there are other things you may have to consider.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
People wishing for a foundation course to provide an insight into working in the building industry in bricklaying or masonry.
Current builders, landscapers, property managers, and tradespeople seeking to extend their skills.
Anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of brickwork and stonework for DIY home improvements or other ventures indoors or outdoors.
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