Category 1

This course introduces students to the basic materials used in construction and their properties, sources, and applications. It provides foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for identifying, testing, and using materials such as stone, sand, aggregates, cement, lime, timber, bricks, and concrete in civil engineering works.

Students learn how to select appropriate materials for different construction purposes, understand their behavior under various environmental conditions, and apply correct handling and storage techniques. The course also covers the manufacturing processes, quality control, and sustainability considerations in material selection and usage.