REPORT 1: WOOD INTRODUCTION

History of Wood Construction

Growth Cycle of Trees
Types of Trees for Lumber
Lumber Production
Seasoning and Curing of Timber to Lumber
Advantages and disadvantages on the use of Wood in Construction
Wood Preservation Practices and Procedures
Major Producers/Manufacturers of Wood based products In the
Philippines
Different Lumber Products available here in the Philippines:
Plywood, wood planks, etc.

REPORT 2: WOOD STANDARDS

Fire Performance of Wood as per ASTM
Standard Practice of Categorization of Wood and Wood Based
Products as per ASTM
ASTM Standards for the application of Lumber in Construction
ASTM Standards on Testing of Wood
Lumber Classification
Grading Requirements as per Standard
Plywood standards as per DTI
Glued Laminated Wood
Phenolic Plyboard
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Pre engineered Wood Products
REPORT 3: IRON AND STEEL INTRODUCTION
Structure and Composition of Iron and Steel
History of Iron Production
Iron vs. Steel
Production of Ferrous Metals
Types of Steel
Properties of Steel
Steel Protection System
Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection
Sizes and Types of Nails in the Philippines
Shapes and Sizes of different Iron and Steel Products in the
Philippines such as angle bars, metal furrings and etc.
Metal Roofing Gauge system, types shapes and standards
Major Producers/Manufacturers of Reinforcing Steel bars and other
Ferrous Metals in the Philippines

REPORT 4: STEEL APPLICATION

Structural Steel Standards and Testing
Structural Steel Shapes and Applications
Structural Connections Standards and Testing
Groove Markings of Reinforcing Steel Bars and other metals
Riveting standards and testing

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American Welding Society as standards of Welding
Welding Positions
Bolts
Metal Pipes sizes, testing, methods, standards, gauge and schedule
system
Reinforcing Steel Bars Standards, Composition and Testing as per
ASTM
REPORT 5: BRICK AND CONCRETE MASONRY
Clay Masonry: Brick and Tile
Composition of Clay Masonries
Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)/Concrete Hollow Blocks
Manufacturing/Production of Brick, Tile and Concrete Masonry
Brick, tile and concrete Masonry Standards as per ASTM
Testing Methods of CMU/CHB
Standard Dimensions of CHB here in the Philippines
Load Bearing vs Non Load Bearing CHB as per ASTM
Mortars to be used in Masonry: Standard, specification and testing
Grouts
Fire Ratings of Concrete Masonry Units
Quality and Inspection of Masonry
Proper Methodology of CHB Laying

REPORT 6: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

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History of Cement
History of Concrete
Properties and Composition of Concrete
History of Concrete
Manufacturing of Cement
Physical Properties and Chemical Composition of Cement
Water-Cement Reaction
Types of Portland Cements and its corresponding application as per
ASTM
Different Admixtures in Concrete
Water Standards
ACI 311 Standards
Concrete Mixing Methods and Standards
Creation of Beam and Cylindrical Concrete samples Methods and
standards
Slump Test
Cylindrical and beam Compressive strength test: procedures and
standards
2 point vs 3 point beam sample tests
Schmidt Rebound Hammer: procedures, standards and testing: ASTM
C805
Proper Placement of Concrete
Importance and quality points of the use of Concrete Vibrator
Use of Pumpcrete and quality points

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Seasoning/Curing of Concrete
Shrinkage and Creep Properties of Concrete
Checklist of common field problems, their causes and prevention
Major Cement Manufacturers/Producers of Cement in the Philippines

REPORT 7: AGGREGATES
Review of rocks stones and sand as part of Geology for Engineers
Rock and Mineral Constituents of Aggregates
ASTM C125 and ASTM C294
Definition of Coarse Aggregate
Definition of Fine Aggregate
Definition of Gravel and Sand Aggregate
Different Sources of Aggregates
Methods of Extraction and Processing of Aggregates
Can we use desert and seasand in construction?
Properties and use of Aggregates in Construction
Required Aggregate Strength
Los Angeles Abrasion test
Sieve Analysis
Size and gradation requirements of Aggregates to be used in
construction
Weight-Volume Relationships

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Specific Gravity
Deleterious Materials
Aggregate Sampling By quartering and mechanical splitter
ITEM 200, 201, 207 of DPWH BLUE BOOK

REPORT 8: ASPHALT
History of Asphalt
Types of Asphalt
Bituminous Materials
Natural Asphalt
Asphalt Binder
Refining Asphalt Binders
Tests, Specification and testing of Asphalt
Methodologies of Road Asphalting
Slurry Seal
ITEM 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 702, 205 of DPWH
BLUE BOOK on asphalt

REPORT 9: MINIMUM TESTING REQUIREMENTS of DPWH BLUE BOOK

Explain to the class the MINIMUM TESTING REQUIREMENTS of DPWH
BLUE BOOK

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 REPORT 10: PAINTS AND COATINGS
History and Development of Paints
Different Types of Paints
Different Painting Systems
Neutralizer
Enamel Paints
Latex Paints
Epoxy Paints
Paint Thinners
Reflectorized Paints
Rust Protection Paints and Methodologies
Use of Skimcoat and other plastering chemicals
Different Painting Defects and how to avoid
Effects of Efflorescence and how to avoid
Advantages and disadvantages of different paints
Painting Methodologies
Major Manufacturers/Producers of Paints in the Philippines
Different Paint Brushes and its uses
Use of Spray Guns/Compressed air Machines in painting

REPORT 11: PLASTICS

History of Plastics
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ASTM International Resin Identification Coding System
Types of Plastic use in the Construction Industry
Different PVC Pipes (upvc, cpvc, etc.)
Major manufacturers of PVC, HDPE and PPR Pipes in the Philippines
Astm standards on specification and testing of pvc pipes
Gauge and schedule system of pipes
HDPE Pipes
PPR Pipes
Connection methodologies of PVC, HDPE and PPR pipes
Advantages and disadvantages of these pipes
Application of these pipes
Pvc corrugated electrical flexible hose
Plastic roofs
PVC Roofs
Plastic Doors
Plastic signages

REPORT 12: OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS

Fiber Cement Board sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and
other related standards
Major Manufacturers/Producer of Fiber Cement Boards in the
Philippines
Application and Methodology of Fiber Cement Board

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Black Iron Pipes sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and other
related standards
Tiles sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and other related
standards
Major Manufacturers/Producer of tiles in the Philippines
Tile Adhesives
Glass and Glazing sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and
other related standards
Copper Pipes sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and other
related standards
Epoxy adhesives types, sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and
other related standards
Types of Glue such as superglue, wood glue, rugby, sealants
Glue sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and other related
standards
Windows and Doors
Door Knobs sizes, testing and standards as per ASTM and other
related standards

REPORT 13: EARTHWORKS STANDARDS of DPWH BLUE BOOK

Explain the Earthworks Standards (Part C: ITEMS 100-107) of DPWH
BLUE BOOK

REPORT 14: BASE AND SUBBASE COURSE STANDARDS of DPWH

BLUE BOOK

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Explain the SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE Standards (PART D: 200-
207) of DPWH BLUE BOOK

REPORT 15: DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STANDARDS of

DPWH BLUE BOOK
Explain the DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STANDARDS (PART
G: 500-511) of DPWH BLUE BOOK

REPORT 16: MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES Standards of DPWH

Bluebook
Explain the MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES Standards of (PART H:
600-612) DPWH Bluebook

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