Author: workhouse123
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LEARNING TO BUILD
Throughout this book many alternative ways of building are described: different structural systems, different systems of enclosure, and different systems of interior finish. Each system has characteristics that distinguish it from the alternatives. Sometimes a system is distinguished chiefly by its visual qualities, as one might acknowledge in choosing one type of granite over another,…
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Qualities OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Properties of construction materials, which are of use in engineering works, are classified as follows: Properties of construction materials which are relevant to building construction are dealt with in the following sections. 1.3.1 Physical Properties The important physical properties of building materials are as follows: 1. Bulk Density Bulk density is the mass per unit…
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CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Engineering materials may be broadly classified into civil engineering materials, electrical engineering materials and mechanical engineering materials. However, some materials may be used in other disciplines also. Soils, building stones, bricks and clay products, lime, cement, concrete, mortar, timber, metals, alloys, etc., may be mainly grouped under civil engineering materials. Conductors, semi-conductors, insulators, magnetic materials…
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INTRODUCTION
Many naturally available materials have been in use for construction purposes since pre-historic times. Some of the materials are soil (earth), stone, rock, wood and water. These materials are available abundantly in nature. While some of these materials may be directly used without processing, others may need additional refinement to fit in the exact requirement.…
