Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance, heat resistance, and transparency. It is light in weight and 250 times stronger than standard glass and therefore used for widespread building and construction applications. The polycarbonate most used in construction ...
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Clay Roof Tiles: Types, Properties, and Advantages
Clay roof tile is a ceramic product made up of a solid unit of clay or shale, or both, formed into any shape, generally rectangular planar shapes while in a plastic state and fired in a kiln. Classification of Clay ...
Argon Gas-Filled Windows: Advantages and Applications
Argon gas-filled windows consist of double or triple glass panes and argon gas that fills the space between them. The argon gas improves the durability and insulation capacity of the window. In addition, it does not conduct heat and prevents ...
Hemp Rebars: Low-Cost Non-Corroding Reinforcement
A team of researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA, has invented hemp-based rebar as an alternative to traditional steel reinforcement for concrete structures. The study claims that hemp rebars for concrete reinforcement mitigate the problem of corrosion and ...
Low-E Glass: Types, Advantages, and Applications
Low-E glass is an energy efficiency glass that is treated with a transparent coating. The coating allows heat inside a house while keeping ultraviolet and infrared rays outside. It avoids heat loss during the winter months and cools the house ...
What is Thermal Mass in Passive Solar Building?
Thermal mass is a property of construction materials to absorb, store, and release heat energy. It is an important element of passive solar house design and can be utilized for passive solar heating, passive solar cooling, or both. Some of ...
Glazed Bricks: Features & Properties
Glazed bricks are extruded clay masonry units with ceramic coating fused on their exterior surface. These bricks being both attractive and durable find their use in exterior as well as interior construction. Glazed brick units are used mainly for wall ...
What are Solar Windows?
Solar windows are windows with solar panels that absorb ultraviolet and infrared light and convert them into electricity. They use the concept of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This article discusses the features and advantages of solar window technology in the construction ...