Construction Materials

Concrete: Its Ingredients, Types and Uses

Concrete is a composite material that essentially consists of a binding medium embedded with fine aggregate, coarse aggregate with or without chemical and mineral mixture. Primary Reasons To Use Concrete in Construction Concrete possesses excellent resistance to water. It easily forms structural concrete element in the variety of shapes and sizes. It is cheapest and …

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Types of Cements available in India and Their Application

Read in Detail : Which Brand of Cement is best for House Construction?   Various Types of Cement Sr. No Types Application/Use Features Reference Indian Standard Remarks 1 Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Grade 1. Used upto M20 Grade of Concrete 2. Used in Plastering, Flooring, masonry. Low Compressive Strength Low Heat of Hydration leads to lesser …

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Various Types of Engineered Woods and Their Properties

Engineered wood, also called composite wood, man-made wood, or manufactured board, includes a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding or fixing the strands, particles, fibres, or veneers or boards of wood, together with adhesives, or other methods of fixation to form composite materials. These Engineered woods are less expensive than normal woods and are used in …

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