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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Lime is a significant binding material used in the construction industry for thousands of years. Since ancient time, lime has been used as a predominant construction material
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
For masonry works and construction of arches, cornices. As brick jelly aggregates in PCC and waterproofing works.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
To know the quality of bricks following tests can be performed. In these tests some are performed in laboratory and the rest are on field.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Brick should have a uniform and bright red colour. Brick shapes should ideally be rectangular, with well-defined, sharp edges and an even surface.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
The following operations are involved in the process of manufacturing bricks:
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Bricks can be classified based on the following aspects: ❖ Based on their Quality ❖ Based on constituent materials ❖ Based on usage
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Bricks are the oldest and most commonly used construction material. Bricks are obtained by moulding clay in rectangular blocks of uniform size and then drying and burning these blocks.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Construction of foundations, walls, columns and arches are done using stone masonry. Stone slabs are used for flooring, damp proof courses, lintels and even as roofing materials.
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Following are different tests on conducted on building stones: ❖ Water absorption test ❖ Crushing strength test. ❖ Impact test ❖ Abrasion test ❖ Acid test
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
The following are the some of the commonly used building stones widely used in India:
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
The criteria for selection of stone as a building material is based upon the following properties
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Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
In general stones used for civil construction works may be classified into the three ways. 1. Geological Classification 2. Physical Classification 3. Chemical Classification