Tiles in building construction are thin plates or elements used to cover surfaces like roofs, floors, and walls. Types of tiles and their applications are discussed.
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Geogrids- Types, Functions, Applications and Advantages in Construction
Geogrids is a geosynthetic materials used as reinforcement in construction works. Types of geogrids, its functions, applications and advantages in construction works are discussed.
Properties of Materials for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Construction
Reinforced concrete masonry wall is constructed by assembling of masonry units for example concrete block or bricks, mortars, reinforcing, and sometimes grout that is a kind of soupy concrete. In this article properties of materials employed in the construction of ...
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete – Properties, Mix Proportion, Design and Construction
Bamboo reinforced concrete mix proportion, design principles and construction technique with properties of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete is discussed.
Damp Proof Course (DPC) -Methods of DPC Installation in Construction [PDF]
What is DPC? The damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels, which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in ...
Gypsum Products and Properties as a Building Material for Construction
Gypsum is one of the widely used construction material mainly in interior designing. Properties and products of gypsum to be used as building material in construction works are discussed.
Applications and Properties of ETFE as a Building Material in Construction
ETFE is a manmade fluoropolymer which stands for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, which has attained its position as an efficient architectural material. The appearance of ETFE is like a transparent sheeting material type, which can be employed instead of glass and plastic ...
Properties of Building Materials and their Importance in Construction
Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials used for different construction works. Properties of Building Materials For a material to be considered as building material, ...