Name of the course :Building constructionCourse code :HED 228Credit hours :3hoursPrepared by Eng. Nadir Abd alrazig siddig

This course provides the principles and foundations of engineering and construction of buildings.

By the end of this course you must will be able to:-

1. Understanding the technical language of engineering buildings .

2. link between the environment and buildings.

3. Selection of appropriate materials to construction process.

4. Serious consideration to the safety of workers during construction.

1. Soil.2. S ite investigation .3. Types of soil investigation.4. Foundation.5. Concrete.6. Brick and block wall.7. Stone.8. Wall.

Top soil use for agriculture site

S ite investigation

Types of soil investigation :-

http://www.propertysolutions.me.uk/trench.htm

Samples of soil

Materials from which bricks are made

Types of walls

Cavity wall