Laboratory Practices for Building Materials: Determination of the main properties of cement, aggregate, mortar, concrete, steel and wood

The study of construction materials and their physical properties are extremely important for their correct specification and use in engineering works. The technological control of a building allows the verification of compliance with the specifications of the materials used, ensuring the correct structural and environmental performance and its durability.During the student's education, experimental classes allow future engineers to have contact with the main materials they will work on during their professional life. At this stage, it is necessary to better understand the mechanical behavior of these materials for different applications in the labor market.