On May 10, 2025, a field-based practical training lesson was held for second-year students of the “Industrial and Civil Engineering” specialty of the Faculty of Architecture and Construction. The lesson, led by lecturer M. Nuryyev, took place at the construction site of the new building complex of the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute, which is currently being built at a rapid pace. The purpose of the session was to combine students’ theoretical knowledge with real-life experience, thereby enhancing their professional skills.
During this field lesson, students became familiar with the placement of steel reinforcement bars in concrete structures. They received detailed information about this important construction process, which increases the strength and tensile capacity of reinforced concrete. The students closely observed how rebar elements are embedded into concrete, maintaining proper spacing and alignment, and then practiced it hands-on. As the Turkmen proverb goes, “What is heard cannot be compared to what is seen” – the future constructors gained firsthand experience by both seeing and doing.
In addition, students explored methods of laying underground utility systems. They learned about the structure, materials used, and the importance of these systems, particularly for water and air circulation in infrastructure.
The session also introduced students to glass fiber fragments (fiberglass insulation), a widely used material in modern construction. This material is placed between marble cladding and precast concrete to provide thermal and acoustic insulation for both exterior and interior parts of buildings. The students received explanations on the composition, advantages, and application technology of this insulation material.
Such practical lessons not only enhance students’ academic knowledge but also prepare them to become skilled and innovative construction engineers in the future.
