Tools and Materials in Masonry
TOOLS AND MATERIALS IN MASONRY
Masonry work dates back to ancient times, so are the masonry tools. At the construction site numerous construction tools can be seen, each having specific purpose. We use these tools in the construction process to complete the particular work. Masonry is structural construction of components part laid in and bound together by a material called mortar.
Common Masonry Tools
- Trowel
The basic masonry trowel is made up of stainless steel with a plastic/ wooden handle. The ends of trowel may be bull nosed or pointed. This is used to lift and spread mortar in joints during masonry construction. There are different kinds and sizes of trowels used in masonry work.
- Corner Trowel
It is one of the common modifications of the basic trowel. It is used for shaping corners of the wall. They are two types of Corner Trowel.
- Setting out square or Mason square
It is used to set out right angles at the corner of masonry wall. This is very important and basic tool used in masonry work. This tool has “L” shape. It is made of flat steel having each arm about 0.5 m long.
- Water Level
It is used to transfer and check level. It is a simple tool to measure the level at two different points. It is a tool that works on the principle that water always seeks its own level
- Spades
They are used to mix mortar and also used to place cement, mortar, concrete in head pan. Spade is also used to dig the soil for foundation trenches etc. It consists of metal plate at the end of long wooden handle.
b. Targets TLE Competencies of the Project
In this project the targeted TLE Competency " Explain the uses of
tools and materials in masonry" that focuses on how to use the tools that
make the job easier.
c. The aim of the project
c. The aim of this project entitled Masonry is to explain and provide a definite understanding about its type and importance. This project will provide an explanation and significant information that will help students, teachers, etc. to have an in depth understanding about the topic Masonry.
This project is also for the compliance in the subject Technology for Teaching and Learning.
c.
d.
Beneficiaries and Project
d. BENEFITS OF MASONRY
- Durability
- Fire Resistance
- Termite Resistance
- Structural Integrity
- Better Insulated (R Values)
- Design Flexibility
- Environmentally Safe
- Reduced Sound Transmission
- Savings on Initial and Life-Cycle Costs
- Low Insurance Rates
- Better Resale Value
Masonry has an Important Role in:
- Supporting load
- Subdividing the space
- Providing thermal and acoustic insulation
- Providing fire and weather protection
- Privacy to the occupants
Masonry provides many benefits that may not
be as immediately apparent. This program looks at masonry's ease of
construction, its adaptability to site conditions, and its ability to meet an
ambitious construction schedule. It addresses masonry's simultaneous
performance as a structural system, high performance building envelope
component, and attractive exterior cladding.
Using a masonry system for your next
project will help you deliver a completed, structurally sound building in the
shortest period. Masonry buildings go up fast and last! Another significant
benefit of masonry is its performance under fire conditions as well as
favorable insurance policy premiums for fire-safe masonry. When it comes to
life safety, cost-benefits analysis, and mold resistance using a masonry system
is the way to go. Think about, and hopefully make the decision to "go
masonry" on your next project.
2. Pedagogical and Technological
Requirements
(Discuss the mentoring methods used by members
of the group, also include technological tools that they employed in
development of the project)
The group for this project used Distance
Mentoring as the member wherein the different settings. We also used this
method as we think it is more convenient for us as our locations were too far
from each other.
The group uses various tools and
application to complete the project; it includes messenger which serves as the
channel for the group members to communicate, word application for the
compilation of the needed information given and search by the group members,
YouTube application also help the group to look for tutorial and other
significant information, and lastly the WordPress which one of the important
tools used by the group, as it is the application being used to create the
project blog.
3. Project Plan
Step 1: Identify and meet
my co- members
- We make sure to identify and keep
our interests in mind when creating our project plan. By meeting with them we
create a scope details, get everyone on the same page, and reduce the chances
of costly miscommunication.
Step 2 : Set and prioritize
goals
- We prioritize and set our
specific project goals. These should outline the project objectives or the
metrics and benefits our group hope to achieve. Then, we need to address in our
project plan so it's clearly communicated and easily understandable.
Step3 : Create the project
schedule
- We look at each deliverable and
define the series of tasks that must be completed to accomplish each one. For
each task, determine the amount of time that we consume, the resources necessary,
and who will be responsible for each member in every part of our project.
We implement this project
to everyone by Set clear goals and define the key variables in Tools and
materials in masonry. We identify the goals and our strategy should be achieve.
Determining the roles and
responsibilities, because ones we've determined the goals we are working toward
and the variables that might get in our way, we set an expectations among our
team and clearly communicate to implement our plan so there's no confusion.
We execute the plan and
monitor progress, so we check in our group about their progress and listen to
their feedback. Because one effective strategy for monitoring progress is to
use in daily reports and check ins to provide updates, re establish due dates
and milestones, and ensure the members of our group are aligned.
In our plan we provides an information about the Tools and materials in masonry, and how we implementing this to everyone and how do we come up to this project.
4. Project Development
When we develop our project, our group
initiate, planned, execute, and determine the vision of our project, the
document that we hope to accomplish, and take time to establish clear and cohesive vision.
We build the project infrastructure that
will enable us to achieve our goal. Everyone on our team will not only
understand the vision of our project, but also we understand precisely what we
need to do to each the finish line and deliver the projects more effectively.
In creating this project, we experienced a
lot of difficulties the positive and negative aspects in our group based on our
previous experiences. Then, the best way that we did is to brainstorm
strategies in a group meeting and discuss to our members to ensure everyone
stays in touch and participate in the work.
5. Reflections
Tools and Materials contains lists and examples of useful tools
and resources in making activities and maker spaces, including suggestions for
consumables, hardware, machines, open source software, and other technologies.
This category also includes guidance or tutorials on specific tools or skills.
Manual dexterity: You'll
have to apply smooth, even layers of mortar and quickly set bricks. Creativity:
You'll have to shape stones into attractive and functional structures. Reading
skills: You must have an ability to read and comprehend instructions including
safety policies and procedure manuals.
Students learn to use, care
for and safely handle the tools, machinery, equipment and materials commonly
used in the masonry trade. Activities involve laying brick, building walls and
columns and planning and constructing a variety of structures.
6. Documentation
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