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Introduction to Masonry
Engineering & Construction
This course shows you how to perform the tasks essential to masonry, including the spreading of mortar, furrowing, buttering and bricklaying. Masonry involves the building of structures from individual units and this course teaches you how to use basic masonry units like clay bricks, concrete blocks and stone to complete constructions. We study ancient and cutting-edge techniques to provide you with new skills that can boost your career.
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Introduction to Masonry
This free online course explores masonry and its history, materials, tools and practices to train you in a new skill.
This course shows you how to perform the tasks essential to masonry, including the spreading of mortar, furrowing, buttering and bricklaying. Masonry involves the building of structures from individual units and this course teaches you how to use basic masonry units like clay bricks, concrete blocks and stone to complete constructions. We study ancient and cutting-edge techniques to provide you with new skills that can boost your career.
Course description
Course module
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8 Lessons
Introduction to Masonry
In this module, you will be introduced to masonry as a trade, tasks performed by masons, history of masonry, types of masonry units, the binding materials used by masons and brick laying technique that masons use to build structures.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.An Introduction to Masonry Trade
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3.History of Masonry
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4.Terms Associated with Masonry
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5.Masonry Units and Binding Materials
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6.Wall Structure Techniques
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7.Masonry Tasks
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8.Lesson Summary
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6 Lessons
Masonry Tools and Equipment
4 Lessons
Measurement and Drawings
1 Lessons
Course assessment
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