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What is a construction material?

The material used for construction or the materials used to produce other materials which may be used in construction is called construction material.

Strength & life of stones

Stones are very durable and last for a long time. Thus, they are used in areas where long life, strength and durability is concerned and the stone is easily and readily available.

Cement	Concrete
The word cemect is derived from Caementum, meaning rough stone. in the most general sense cement is a binding... [Read More] Introduction Types of cement Properties and Tests Specification according to its use Applications & its use Admixtures	Concrete is a construction material that consists of cement, aggregate i.e. gravel, sand and... [Read More] Simple & Special concrete Concrete basics Properties and Tests Planning & site preparation Applications of special concrete Admixtures
Sand & Clay	Stones
The word cemect is derived from Caementum, meaning rough stone. in the most general sense cement is a binding... [Read More] Introduction Types of cement Properties and Tests Specification according to its use Applications & its use Admixtures	Concrete is a construction material that consists, cement, aggregate i.e. gravel and sand and... [Read More] Introduction & selection of stones Stone Mortars Properties and Tests Classification of stones Applications & its uses Design & construction of stone buildings
Paints and Varnishes	Geo Textiles and Geo Synthetics
Concrete is a construction material that consists, cement, aggregate i.e. gravel and sand and... [Read More] Composition of paints Preparation of paints Properties & Tests How & when to paint? Varnishes, plasters & distempers Characteristics of a good paint	Concrete is a construction material that consists, cement, aggregate i.e. gravel and sand and... [Read More] Introduction Design & Selection Properties & Tests Specification according to its use

Wood and Timber	Metals
The word cemect is derived from Caementum, meaning rough stone. in the most general sense cement is a binding... [Read More] Classification of timber and methods for cutting Decay and preservation Seasoning of wood Properties of wood Wood as construction material Uses and Applications	The traditional building materials for bridges are stones, timber and steel, and more recently reinforced and pre-stressed concrete. For special elements aluminum and its alloys and some types of plastics are used. These materials have different qualities of strength, workability, durability and resistance against corrosion. They differ also in their structure, texture and color or in the possibilities of surface treatment with differing texture... [Read More]
Bituminous materials and Plastics	Rubber and Glass
Concrete is a construction material that consists, cement, aggregate i.e. gravel and sand and... [Read More] Introduction & its applications Composition & properties Tests on bitumen It is essentially an elastic material and is either Natural or Synthetic. It is present as an emulsion in the latex of rubber trees mostly grow in hot, moist climate. Crude rubber is obtained by coagulation of latex with alcohol, alum or lime. Crude rubber becomes hard and brittle in winter and soft in... [Read More]
Miscelleneous materials	Labwork & Practicals
Concrete is a construction material that consists, cement, aggregate i.e. gravel and sand and... [Read More] Plaster of Paris Acoustic Materials Pozzolonic materials Adobe Ceramics	The traditional building materials for bridges are stones, timber and steel, and more recently reinforced and pre-stressed concrete. For special elements aluminum and its alloys and some types of plastics are used. These materials have different qualities of strength, workability, durability and resistance against corrosion. They differ also in their structure, texture and color or in the possibilities of surface treatment with differing texture... [Read More]

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