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Timber represents wood which is appropriate for carpentry, building and for various engineering purposes.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT II: Other Materials
Timber - Market forms - Plywood - Veneer - False ceiling materials - Steel - Mechanical treatment - Aluminum - Uses - Market forms - Glass Ceramics – Refractories Composite Materials - Types and applications - FRP - Fibre textiles - Geomembranes and Geotextiles for earth reinforcement
Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime | Construction Materials and Technology
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
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Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime | Construction Materials and Technology
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime: Questions And Answers
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
A lightweight concrete block is a concrete masonry unit made of expanded aggregate to reduce the density and weight compared to standard concrete block.
Materials used, Physical Properties, Advantages of Hollow Concrete Blocks, Use
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Hollow blocks are the universal type of concrete blocks that have one or more holes which are open at both sides.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Concrete block construction has gained importance and has become a valid alternative to fired clay bricks. Concrete blocks are rectangular concrete masonry oldst units either, solid or hollow.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
The following are the uses of limestone in construction works
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Lime mortar is formed by mixing of lime, sand, and water. The required amount of lime and sand is placed on the ground or tray.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Physical Test:Physical test is conducted to examine the physical properties of lime. The physical properties of lime can be estimated by its color, smell, texture, etc. White color indicates pure limestone.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Based on the properties and usage, IS 712-1973 classifies lime as Class A, B, C, D and E. It is chiefly hydraulic lime and is usually supplied as hydrated lime. It is generally used for structural works.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
When lime is heated, CO2 is emitted and is reabsorbed when the lime materials slowly dry, set and harden.