BUILDING MATERIAL

SATURDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2013

BUILDING MATERIAL

Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To introduce various types of building materials used in current construction practice.
2. To create an understanding of the choices designers make in choosing building materials based on the
properties of these materials.
3. To differentiate the suitability of materials and significance in utilizing those materials in relation with
building’s functions.

Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explain the use, physical and chemical properties of the type of building materials.
2. Summarize the effect of building materials on construction and structural qualities.
3. Analyze problems associated with different materials used.

Mid-term Test
In this test, we are required to study many topics of building materials like concrete, ceramic, stone, rubber, timber, glass. However, the lecturer was decided to come out the questions in multiple choice question form since we have so much topics to study and this really helps to reduce out stress and tension.
In the end of this test, I am able to answer all the question since it is a multiple choice question.

Assignment 1
Students in groups (Maximum 5 members) are required to carry out a presentation on a building material assigned to them by referring to at least 2 books as per the reference list (but not limited to). The presentation should include the types, application method, physical and chemical properties, special function and characteristics whichever applicable.
Our group was assigned to do a research on ceramic. Ceramic is one of the most common building materials that were used in construction industry. We are lucky because our lecturer had given us a lecture on ceramic before the presentation of this assignment.
In the end of this assignment, we are able to finish our topic well since we just have to do some research on ceramic and read the information on the slide about ceramic that was given by our lecturer.

Assignment 2

This assignment is to be carried out in group of 4-5 students per group.

In the end of this assignment, I had learned about plaster board and stainless steel in 

details after I do some research on them. I am able to differentiate plaster board and 

concrete after finish this assignment. I also learned that why stainless steel do not rust in 

most condition.

This assignment is divided into 2 parts : Part A  and Part B

PART A (REPORT) – 30%

Within the group each to select one (1) of the building materials and prepare a report 

PART B  – SAMPLE BOARD – 20%

By referring to the specific building material that you have been assigned to, you need to

SELECT AND IDENTIFY 3 types of different products of a particular building material and 

to further EXPLAIN AND COMPARE those 3 selected different  products of the same 

building material.