Masonry I: Preparing Masonry Materials

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The learner will demonstrate understanding of the principles in preparing masonry materials.
The learner will independently prepare masonry materials according to workplace practices.

The module provides information and learning activities on Masonry I, including concrete mixing procedures.
The module contains three learning outcomes with related information sheets, self-check activities, and skill-based activities.
Upon completion, the learner should report to their teacher for assessment.
Passing the assessment earns a certificate of completion.
This module provides a foundation for the next module on Perform Basic Rebars.

Identify hauling tools, materials, and equipment, based on project requirements.
Identify mixing tools, materials, and equipment, based on project requirements.
Estimate the quantity and quality of materials needed, per the job requirements.
Inspect the materials to be used.
Select tools, materials, and equipment, in accordance with the work requirements.

Complete sentences with appropriate words.
The provided sentences relate to concrete, bricks, inert materials (like sand and gravel), and building materials, such as concrete hollow blocks (CHBs) and bricks.

Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB): Building material for walls, partitions, and fences, resembling large bricks molded from concrete.
Brick: Manufactured with clay and minerals; used in exposed exterior and interior masonry walls based on size, color, and texture.

Steel Reinforcement: Commonly used, an excellent partner of concrete for resisting compression and tension loads. Steel is significantly stronger than concrete in resisting compression and tension loads.
Types of reinforcement include square or round bars (plain) and deformed bars (uneven surface).

Spade or Shovel: Used for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials (i.e., soil, coal, gravel, sand).
Trowel: A flat-bladed tool for leveling, spreading, and shaping substances like cement or mortar.
Water Container: Suitable for hauling water needed for concrete mixing.
Wheelbarrow: A cart with two handles and a large bowl; used for carrying heavy loads of dirt, rocks, sand, and cement.
Measuring Box: Most commonly used and the simplest way for concrete volume measurement (along with sand and gravel).
Buggy: Similar to a wheelbarrow for transporting large constructions materials.

Word puzzles and short-answer questions. Questions focus on identifying types of materials, tools, and equipment related to masonry.

Procedure for hauling construction materials.
List of tools and equipment required to haul materials (helmets, safety shoes, uniforms, gloves, dust masks, etc.).
Check work schedule to ensure proper quantity and type of materials.
Haul materials to the work area according to instructions.
Quantity and units of materials (e.g., cement, sand, gravel by measure).

Fill-in-the-blank questions about masonry materials, types of cement, aggregates, and reinforcement materials.
Safety measures in the workplace.
Proper procedure for hauling.