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.
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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, ...
Low Cost Housing Construction Techniques and Speedy Construction
Low cost housing construction is possible with use of low cost building materials and planning. Techniques for low cost housing construction is discussed.
Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works
Bamboo as a building material has high compressive strength and low weight. Bamboo as a building material has various uses and advantages in construction.
10 Types of Glasses [PDF]: Engineering Properties, and Applications in Constructions
There are various types of glass used in construction for different purposes. Engineering properties and uses of these glass is discussed in this article.
What is Seasoning of Timber? Various Methods of Seasoning of Timber
Seasoning of timber is the process by which moisture content in the timber is reduced to required level. By reducing moisture content, the strength, elasticity and durability properties are developed. A well-seasoned timber has 15% moisture content in it. Methods ...
Noise Control in Buildings through Architectural Acoustic Design Techniques
A proper architectural design helps in noise control in buildings to a great extent. It helps in minimizing costly techniques of noise control in buildings.