Practical construction in masonry and brickwork: Foundations; Formation of embankments for reservoirs. Stone cutting – shaping of stones for arches, groins, domes , niches, steps; Stone in buildings of walls – retaining walls, arches; Brick in building – bond, hollow walls, vaults, groins, arches, prevention of damp in walls, modes of using mortar; Earth, cement and concrete in the formation of walls; Timber and iron in conjunction with mortar, concrete stone and brick in fireproof construction; Appliances used in building – tools, machines, scaffolding, hoists.
