Uses of Cement
Cement is used widely for the construction of various structures. Some of them are listed below: (i) Cement slurry is […]
Traditional Materials
Uses of Timber
Preservation of Timber Defects in Timber Seasoning of Timber Properties of Timber Classification of Timber Timber Timber is used for
Uses of Lime
The following are the uses of lime in civil works: (i) For white washing. (ii) For making mortar for masonry
Types of Limes and their Properties
The limes are classified as fat lime, hydraulic lime and poor lime: (i) Fat lime: It is composed of 95
Types of Cement
In addition to ordinary portland cement there are many varieties of cement. Important varieties are briefly explained below: (i) White
Types of Bricks
Bricks may be broadly classified as: (i) Building bricks (ii) Paving bricks (iii) Fire bricks (iv) Special bricks. (i) Building
Timber
Timber refers to wood used for construction works. In fact the word timber is derived from an old English word Timbrian
Tests on Bricks
The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i) Crushing strength (ii) Absorption (iii)
Tests on Limestones
The following practical tests are made on limestones to determine their suitability: (i) Physical tests (ii) Heat test (iii) Chemical
Stones
Stone is a naturally available building material which has been used from the early age of civilization. It is available in