A glass of appropriate thickness, when used as a railing, can provide transparency and, when engineered properly, can provide structural performance too and is generally sought in commercial applications (such as in malls) and certain domestic villas. The basic requirement ...
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What are Wood-Plastic Composites (WPCs)?
Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials formed by combining wood-based elements and plastic fibers. WPCs can be manufactured entirely from recycled materials obtained from wood product manufacturing facilities along with the plastic powder. WPCs are also called composite timber and ...
Castellated Beams: History, Properties, and Advantages
A castellated beam is a type of beam in which an I-beam is sliced longitudinally along its web in a specified pattern. The objective is to use the cutting pattern to separate and reunite the beam with a deeper web. These ...
Types of Primer Paints Used in Construction
The application of primer before painting gives a polished and professional look to the material. In addition, it helps to seal the porous surface and prevent the material from absorbing the paint. Therefore, selecting the right type of primer can make ...
Glass Blocks in Construction
Glass blocks or glass bricks are wall bricks made of glass. They provide visual opacity and light transmission at the same time, making them an amazing architectural element to upscale interior design. Glass block walls help divide the room without ...
Abrasion Resistance Test on Concrete
Abrasion resistance of concrete is one of the measures of its durability. The concrete surface deteriorates due to abrasion by sliding, scraping, percussion, or action of abrasive materials carried by water. The abrasion loss of a specimen exposed to an ...
Solar Roof Tiles: Features and Benefits
Solar roof tiles are mini solar panels that are installed in a way similar to traditional roof tiles. Just like solar panels, they are made out of photovoltaic panels. Solar tiles are considered a premium product and are getting wide ...
Common Piping Materials Used in Commercial Building Settings
A commercial building’s plumbing infrastructure is vital to its operations. If the right piping material is not chosen during construction, plumbing issues can arise that may cause downtime in production or severe injury or health conditions for people working within ...