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Stones

Stone is a naturally available building material which has been used from the early age of civilization. It is available in […]

This is a process by which moisture content in a freshly cut tree is reduced to a suitable level. By

Properties of good timbers are: Colour: It should be uniform. Odour: It should be pleasant when cut freshly. Soundness: A

(i) Chemical properties Portland cement consists of the following chemical compounds: (a) Tricalcium silicate 3 CaO.SiO2 (C3S) 40% (b) Dicalcium

The following are the required properties of good bricks: (i) Colour: Colour should be uniform and bright. (ii) Shape: Bricks should have

Preservation of timber means protecting timber from fungi and insects attack so that its life is increased. Timber is to

Concrete, a cornerstone of the construction industry, is renowned for its strength and durability. To ensure its quality and performance,

It is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from

Various defects which are likely to occur in timber may be grouped into the following three: (i) Due to natural