CT 112 – ESSENTIALS OF ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION o Properties of Aggregates

MATERIALS (3 units – 3 hrs/wk)

VI. Building Stones, Gypsums, and Lime
Course Description: o Building stones
The course deals with most of the very important o Stone construction
materials for construction. It includes their physical o Gypsum
properties, composition, and interaction to different
materials when used. It also provides adequate VII. Ceramics and Clay Products
knowledge on the characteristics, uses of building
materials, and equips the student sufficient skill in the VIII. Bricks, Tiles, Terra cotta, Ceramic Veneer
selection of specification of building materials.
IX. Hardware
o Rough, finish, door closer, door lock,
Course Objectives hinges, catches, knobs, pulls, hook and
eye, screw, washers, bolt, nuts, door
1. Identify the properties of the different stopper/bumpers
construction materials and its effective use in
technology; X. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
2. Appreciate the value and understanding the
characteristics of the different materials used in XI. Plumbing Materials
construction; o Cast iron pipes and fittings
3. Distinguished the various uses of these materials o Special cast iron fittings
in construction; o Plaster pipes and fittings
4. Determine the appropriate materials to be used in o Asbestos pipe fittings
building construction. o Vitrified clay pipes
o Galvanized steel pipes and fittings
o Plastic pipe fittings
Course Outline
XII. Plumbing fixtures
I. Subject/Course Overview and Requirements
II. Familiarization of Construction Tools XIII. Electrical Materials
o Carpentry Tools o Types of convenience outlets
o Types of switches
o Masonry Tools
o Junction boxes
o Tinsmithing Tools
o Porcelain insulators
o Painters Tools
o Fuses
o Plumbing Tools
o Conduit fittings
o Electrical Tools
o Conductors
o Switch boxes
III. Wood and Unit Measurements
o Architectural lamps
o Principal parts and cross-section of a tree
o Commercial classification of Wood
XIV. Interior Finish Walling Materials
o Characteristics and properties of wood
o Wood finishes
o Methods of lumbering
o Gypsum finishes
o Kinds of wood preservation
o Clay finishes
o Wood seasoning and finishing
o Stone finishes
o Board measurement
o Concrete finishes
o Building boards
IV. Building Board and Papers
o Wall paper
o Kinds of building boards and papers
o Wall covering
o Glass
V. Concrete and Concrete products
o Steel
o Concrete materials
o Non-ferrous metal
o Properties of Cement
o Plastics
o Characteristics of Cement
o Paints
o Types of Aggregates
XV. Exterior Wall Materials o Fire protection
o Types of Wall o Rat proofing
o Curtain wall o Rust proofing
o Floor protection and surfacing
XVI. Flooring Materials o Descalers, paint and chemical shippers
o Wood flooring o Chesterton descalers and chemical
o Concrete flooring cleaner
o Clay-tile flooring
o Asphalt flooring XXIV. Paints and Coatings
o Terrazzo flooring o Paints
o Plastic flooring o Varnishes
o Magnesite flooring o Enamels
o Rubber flooring o Shellac
o Cork flooring o Lacquers
o Pebble Wash-Out o Stains
o Marble o Fillers
o Crazy-cut marble o Sealers
o Silicone water repellant
XVII. Ceiling and Acoustic Materials
o Suspended Ceiling
o Materials used for ceiling panels Course Textbooks / References
o Gravel for sprayed on materials  Salvan, George S., Architectural Building
o Acoustic materials Materials
 Fajardo, Max B. Jr., Simplified Methods in
XVIII. Roofing Materials Building Construction
o Shingles  Tagayun, Vicente A., Estimating Bill of
o Roofing tile and sheathing Materials
o Asbestos-cement sheet roofing  Lewis, Gaspar, Carpentry
o Sheet metal roofing  Fajardo, Max B. Jr., Plumbing Design and
o Built-up roofing Estimate Second Edition
o Rolled roofing
o Sprayed-on asphalt roofing Course Evaluation
o Glass roofing
o Plastic roofing Major Exams 30%
Written Work1 30%
XIX. Glass and Glazing Class Standing2 40%
o Glass Total 100%
o Glass Products
(1) Written works includes quizzes, assignments, and seat works
XX. Plastics and Related Products (2) Class standing includes research output, oral recitation,
individual & group tasks, attendance, practical exams.
o Plastics

XXI. Adhesives and Sealants

o Glues
o Sealers
o Glazing and caulking compound

XXII. Insulating Materials

o Thermal Insulators

XXIII. Building Protection

o Water proofing
o Damp proofing
o Clear silicone water repellant Prepared by:
o Termite proofing
Engr. Shella D. Mera
o Wood preservation