Construction Materials
GLASS
Silica is the main constituent of glass. But it is to be added with sodium potassium carbonate to…
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Construction Materials
COPPER
It is a naturally available metal in the form of ores which contain small amount of iron and…
August 5, 2021 · senseadmin
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FERROUS METALS
A ferrous material is the one in which iron is a main constituent. Iron ore is first converted…
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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…
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CELLULAR CONCRETE
It is a light weight concrete produced by introducing large voids in the concrete or mortar. Its density…
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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…
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REINFORCED BRICK CONCRETE (RBC)
It is the combination of reinforcement, brick and concrete. It is well known fact that concrete is very…
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REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE (R.C.C.)
Concrete is good in resisting compression but is very weak in resisting tension. Hence reinforcement is provided in…
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Tests on Concrete
The following are some of the important tests conducted on concrete: 1. Slump test. 2. Compaction factor test.…
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Properties of Concrete
Concrete has completely different properties when it is the plastic stage and when hardened. Concrete in the plastic…
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