Soundproof Construction Techniques
Unwelcome sound transmission in a building is typically perceived as a noise problem by the occupants. With more and more people living closer together, soundproof construction techniques are increasingly utilized…
Copper and its Alloys
Copper is the oldest metal used by man. It’s use dates back to prehistoric times. Copper has been mined for more than 10,000 years with a Copper pendant found in…
Metal Roofing Materials for Residences
Metal roofing materials are being used extensively due to their durability, ease of installation, and other favorable characteristics. If the metal roofing materials are correctly selected, installed, and properly maintained, they will…
Common Roofing Materials used for Construction
There are several roofing materials, and the roof to be used can be determined after a careful analysis of the roof cost, age of building, and the maintenance expenditures. Metal…
Aluminium
Aluminium is recognised as one of the material shaping the automobiles of the future. Capral Aluminium is regarded as an innovator in the application of aluminium extrusion technology for the automotive and…
Small Green Footprints
There is much talk at the moment about ozone layers and sustainable building practices, but very little help on how to design and build sustainable construction. This is the first…
Classification of Cast Iron
The term cast iron, like the term steel, identifies a large family of ferrous alloys. Cast irons are multicomponent ferrous alloys. They contain major (iron, carbon, silicon), minor (<0.01%), and…
Tilt Up Concrete Construction
Tilt up concrete construction process is used for building of schools, office buildings, houses etc, ranging from single storey to multiple story buildings. The wall panels can be planned to droop…
Under Cover: Cloaks And Claddings For Buildings
While the least important structurally, sometimes the most important step in finishing a building construction project is the outer skin. These coverings, known as cloaks, claddings, and/or facades, can be…
CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) states that steel is considered “carbon” when no minimum content is specified or required. More than 85 percent of steel shipped throughout the United States…
