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This document provides an overview of the Construction Technology I module taken in the first semester of year one. The module introduces students to site investigations, excavations, foundations, construction of plinth walls, and concrete slabs. It aims to teach students to carry out site investigations and construct building foundations. The module consists of 7 sub-modules and will be taught through discussions, demonstrations, and practical work. Students will be assessed through assignments, tests, practical reports, and a final exam.

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Building Construction Course Content

This document provides an overview of the Construction Technology I module taken in the first semester of year one. The module introduces students to site investigations, excavations, foundations, construction of plinth walls, and concrete slabs. It aims to teach students to carry out site investigations and construct building foundations. The module consists of 7 sub-modules and will be taught through discussions, demonstrations, and practical work. Students will be assessed through assignments, tests, practical reports, and a final exam.

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Module Code and Name: DTCE 111: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I

Module Level: YEAR I SEMESTER I


Module Credit: 3CU
Module Overview
The module Introduces the learners toexcavations, site investigation, construction
environment, foundations, construction of a plinth wall, laying of concrete slab, health &
safety on site
Learning Outcome
By the end of this module, the learner should be able to carry out site investigation and
construct building foundations.
Competences
The learner:
 Identifies the elements of building environment and the role they play.
 Uses the builder's plants.
 Locates and analyses positions of features on the site.
 Investigates and explores the soil conditions.
 Performs the field and laboratory tests.
 Writes the field investigation report.
 Mobilises tools and plants required to carry out built site investigation.
 Sets out buildings using the 3, 4, 5 method, and excavates and levels foundation trenches.
 Protects the sides of excavations against collapse by timbering.
 Dewaters trenches.
 Observes safety precautions during excavation.
 Sets out and constructs foundations.
 Selects sound materials and suitable tools for plinth wall construction.
 Transfers dimensions from the drawing to the ground.
 Prepares mortar and lays bricks, blocks and stones for plinth walls.
 Places hard core and blinding layer.
 Treats the ground with anti-termite chemicals.
 Prepares batches, mixes, transports, casts, compacts and cures concrete.
 Marks out the working area.
 Administers first aid to victims.
 Takes caution when erecting and dismantling scaffolds.
 Sensitises workers on HIV/AIDS and other health hazards.
Preparatory Assignment
Prior to the beginning of this module lecture, task the learners to identify different building
materials used in buildings around the college.
Result: Learners make a report and give a presentation
Detailed Module Description Duration
Sub module 1 Introduction to construction environment 6 hours
 The Building Environment: Elements of the Environment; Functions and
Relationshipof Elements; Location of Elements and Environment.
 Builder's Plants and their Maintenance
Sub module 2: Site Investigation 6 hours
 Site investigation: Previous use (graves, pit latrines), trees, wetland, slope,

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direction of sun, services, distance from contamination source
Sub module 3 Excavations 10 hours
 The Construction Site. Drawings and Documentation. Site Layout. Sequence
of Work. Site Clearance. Setting Out Simple Buildings. Excavation Work on
Construction Sites.
Sub module 4: Foundations 12 hours
 Functions and Functional Requirements. Basic Foundation Design.
Settlement. Types of Foundations: Strip, Stepped, Pads, Raft, Pile (In-situ
and Precast), Short Bored Piles, Pile Caps, Pier. Choice of Foundation.
Preparation and placing of concrete in the foundation
Sub module 5 Construction of a plinth wall 12 hours
 Bricks, Blocks and Building Stone.
 Tools, Their Care and Maintenance
 . Mortars for Masonry Work. Concrete.
 Laying Bricks, Blocks and Stones for the plinth wall
 Damp proof membrane
Sub module 6: Laying of Concrete slab 8 hours
 Hard-core, blinding layer, anti-termite treatment and damp prove
 Preparation and Placement of concrete slab
 Curing of concrete
Sub module 7: Health & safety on Site 6 hours
 Demarcate work area
 Wear Protective clothing
 Provide sanitary facilities
 Erect Scaffolding
 Maintain machinery in good working condition
 Provide First Aid Kit or Nurse on Site
 Sensitize workers on Aids / HIV and Safety on sites
 Provide Hoarding & security on site
 Observe Health and Safety Regulations
 Maintain Cleanliness of the site, recycling & environmental protection
Mode of Delivery
The module will be taught through discussions, demonstrations, illustrations,assignments
and practical work.
Assessment
The module will be assessed through assignments, tests, practical reports and module
examination. Their relative contribution to the final grade is shown below:
Requirements Contribution
Assignments 5%
Tests 10%
Practical reports 25%
Final module examination 60%
Total 100%
Reading List
1. Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2006), Building Construction Handbook. 6th ed. Butterworth-
Heinemann, London.
2. Bhavikatti, S.S. (2010), Basic Civil Engineering. New Age International. (p) LTD,
Publishers

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