Brick and masonry

• Understand the production techniques of bricks and mortars
• Understand the material composition and properties of masonry
• Obtain experience with bricklaying
• Knowledge of the structural properties of masonry
• Ability to analyze a brickwork based on building physics principles and the properties of the brickwork
• Asses a masonry structure for sustainability
• Carry out a durability assessment of bricks and masonry
• Analyze possibilities for renovation and reuse of masonry constructions
• Assess options for surface treatment of masonry constructions
• Assess the aesthetic and functional properties of masonry

Review and analysis of material composition and properties of fired and unfired clay as well as common types of mortar. Teaching the principles of the structural properties of masonry. Teaching the methods to assessing the building physical conditions and properties of masonry in relation to the transport and storage of moisture and heat.
Visit to a brick factory to be introduced to production techniques. Gaining own experience in bricklaying and carrying out laboratory exercises on the technical properties of bricks and masonry with associated analysis and assessment.
Training in analyzing the sustainability/environmental properties of masonry. Introduction to options for recycling bricks and masonry and training in assessing these methods. Introduction to the practical and aesthetic aspects of masonry with a view to being able to assess these.

Lecture, exercises, group work, excursion

The course is offered so that parts of it will be co-taught with external course participants in a continuing education course. Thus, people from the industry will be met both as fellow course participants and as teachers.

Minimum: 20.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.