WOOD: The organic matter obtained from trees is called wood. TIMBER: The wood which is suitable or fit for engineering construction or engineering purpose is called timber. LUMBER: The sawed wood meant for construction in the form of boards is called lumber. Structure of a Tree Section of Tree TYPES OF TREES: Trees are classified […]
Portland Cement Concrete BUILDING MATERIALS Portland Cement Concrete Portland cement concrete is a “concrete”, or artificial rock composed of aggregates, water, and a cementing agent. Portland cement=(Limestone +Silica +Alumina +Iron) are mixed Burned Ground (grind) Main component is Lime (60%-75%) The major constituents of Portland cement are as follows The above constituents chemical reactions during
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Ceramic Tiles Materials and Method of Construction Building Stones & Ceramic Tiles Rock : A large concreted mass of earthy or mineral matter Stone : Quarried or smaller pieces of rock for a specified function such as a building block GEOLOGICAL CLASSES OF ROCKS Igneous: Formed by cooling and thus solidfying from a molten state. (Granite,
Building Construction Brick, Brick Masonry Manufacturing of Bricks BRICK MASONRY The art of building structures using bricks and binding materials like cement (mortar) is called brick masonry. STONE MASONRY The art of building structures using stones and binding materials like cement (mortar) is called stone masonry. BLOCK MASONRY The art of building structures using concrete
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Materials and Method of Construction (Introduction) Engineering Materials There are thousands of materials available to the engineer ! Basic construction materials: concrete, steel, clay products & Wood etc. Course Objectives To develop a basic understanding of key material properties, requirements, and related behavior characteristics of typical construction materials. Types Production methods Uses in construction Building
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