Lime Based Construction

Introduces participants to understand lime and its application in plaster, finishes and masonry through hands-on training sessions in construction of built spaces.

2 days

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FOR STUDENTS

INR 5,000/-

FOR PROFESSIONALS

INR 8,000/-

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Lime Based Construction

This training program provides an introduction to the use of Lime as a construction material. The participants understand lime, its properties, types of lime, laboratory test through presentation and hands-on sessions.

The hands-on sessions provides the participants live experience on preparation of lime: slaking of lime, making lime putty, making different type of mortar for masonry and plaster. They also understand the role of implementers i.e. the building artisans.

Key takeaways

Lime Based Construction

Introduction to Lime based Construction and its laboratory tests.
Hands on Sessions facilitated by Master Artisans
1. Preparation of Lime Mortar
2. Making of Surkhi (Pozzolana)
3. Coursed and Un-coursed rubble masonry with lime pozzolana mortar
4. Lime Concrete (Base layer of floor)
5. Lime Plaster Application with and without pozzolana
6. Different finishes of lime plaster with and without pigment colors

Fee includes costs of materials, human resources, lunch, tea, infrastructure, and vehicle for the site visit. The fee doesn’t include accommodation, breakfast, and dinner during the training programs.