Tests on building lime are conducted in laboratory as per Indian Standard, IS 6932-1973 for quality and composition of lime suitable as a building material.
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Resilient Flooring – Different Types of Resilient Flooring used in Buildings
Resilient flooring is defined as floors made from materials like PVC, rubber, linoleum. Different types of resilient flooring used in building construction.
Why is Bitumen Used in Road Construction? Properties and Advantage of Bitumen for Pavements
Bitumen is used in road construction due to various properties and advantages it has over other pavement construction materials. Advantages of bitumen for road construction is discussed.
Laboratory Testing of Lime to be Used as a Building Material in Construction
Various laboratory tests are conducted on building lime for its suitability as material for construction works. Test for consistency of putty is discussed.
Classification of Lime as a Building Material for use in Construction
The classification of lime as a building materials for use in construction works based on IS 712-1973 is classified to different classes based on their applications in construction. Other than the mentioned lime under specified classes, there is carbide lime. ...
Building Lime – Properties of Lime, Advantages and Uses in Construction
Lime is one of the basic building material used mainly as lime mortar in construction. Properties of building lime, advantages, and uses in construction is discussed.
Different Types of Bitumen, their Properties and Uses
There are different types of bitumen available with different properties, specifications and uses based on requirements of consuming industry.
Types of Bituminous Materials in Construction – Uses and Properties
Materials that are bound together with bitumen are called bituminous materials. Propertis and uses of bitumnious materials are discussed.