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Building Planning
ELEMENTS OF A BUILDING The following are the basic elements of a building: 1. Foundation 2. Plinth 3. Walls and…
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ASBESTOS
Asbestos is a general name for several varieties of fibrous minerals which are available in nature. But presently, most of…
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BITUMEN
Ashalt, bitumen and tar are referred as bituminous materials, which are essentially hydrocarbon materials.The asphalt is a mixture of inert mineral matter…
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Uses of Plastics
There are variety of plastics made to suit different uses. The typical uses of plastics in buildings is listed below:…
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PLASTICS
Plastic is an organic material prepared out of resin. It may or may not contain fillers, plasticisers and solvents. Plastic…
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Types of Glass
The glass may be broadly classified as: 1. Soda-lime glass 2. Potash lime glass 3. Potash lead glass 4. Common…
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GLASS
Silica is the main constituent of glass. But it is to be added with sodium potassium carbonate to bring down…
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COPPER
It is a naturally available metal in the form of ores which contain small amount of iron and sulphur. After…
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FERROUS METALS
A ferrous material is the one in which iron is a main constituent. Iron ore is first converted into pig…
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FERRO-CEMENT
The term ferro-cement implies the combination of ferrous product with cement. Generally this combination is in the form of steel wires…
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CELLULAR CONCRETE
It is a light weight concrete produced by introducing large voids in the concrete or mortar. Its density varies from…
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FIBRE-REINFORCED CONCRETE (FRC)
Plain concrete possesses deficiencies like low tensile strength, limited ductility and low resistance to cracking. The cracks develop even before…
