MARKET FORMS OF STEEL

Following are the standard shapes in which the rolled steel sections are available in the market- 1.…

CONCRETE BLOCKS

RAW MATERIALS-The materials required for the production of the concrete blocks are aggregates, ceme…

TEXTURE OR STRUCTURE OF A ROCK

The arrangement of minerals forming a rock is known as its texture or structure o. Following are th…

IMPORTANT BUILDING STONES

The following are important building stone, their composition, properties and uses:
1. Granite: It is…

DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRESERVATIVES FOR TIMBER

1. COAL TAR The timber surface is coated with hot coal tar with the help of brush. The coal tar beco…

QUALITIES OF GOOD TIMBER

Following are the characteristics or qualities of a good timber:
APPEARANCE: A freshly cut surface o…

PROPERTIES OF GOOD PRESERVATIVE FOR TIMBER

The preservatives used to protect the timber should contain following requirements or properties- It…

REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD AGGREGATE

Following are the desirable properties and requirement of a good aggregate-

Adhesion CementationDura…

BUILDING MATERIALS

List of building materials.......

1. Brick
2. Cement
3. Sand
4. Coarse Aggregate
5. Concrete
6. Re…