Difference between Asphalt, bitumen and tar, their types and comparisons of properties is discussed. These are generally used for pavement Construction.
Category: Building Materials
Building materials provides information on various construction materials, their properties and applications in building construction.
Discy Latest Articles
Calcium Silicate Bricks or Sand Lime Bricks for Masonry Construction
Calcium silicate bricks are made of sand and lime and popularly known as sand lime bricks. These bricks are used for several purposes in construction industries such as ornamental works in buildings, masonry works etc. Sand lime bricks are popularly ...
Different Types of Paints and their Applications in Construction
Paints are mixture of pigments and binders generally available in liquid state. Different types of paints and their applications in construction is discussed.
Properties of Epoxy Resins for Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures
The synthetic resins like epoxy, polyester, acrylic, polyurethane and their similar type of resins are used widely for civil engineering applications.
Types of Flooring Materials and Their Applications in Building Construction
There are various types of flooring materials used in building construction and their selection depends on applications, aesthetics and choice of user.
Anchoring in Masonry Structures – Types, Installation, Anchorage Length and Strength
Anchors in masonry structures are commonly used to attach different structural and nonstructural masonry components. Types, installation, anchorage length and its strength is discussed.
Masonry Reinforcement and Accessory Metals for Masonry Wall Construction
Specifications for reinforcement and accessory metals used in the construction of masonry walls is provided by IBC 2009 and ACI 530.1-11 and its types.
Wooden Concrete Formwork Design Criteria with Calculation Formulas
Wooden formworks are generally used for construction due to its ease of use. Different criteria for design of wooden concrete formwork and their calculation.