Acid-resistant bricks are made of clay or shale, with low lime and iron content, and are vitrified at high temperatures in ceramic kilns. Acid-resistant bricks are used to construct floorings vulnerable to acid attack, the lining of chambers and towers ...
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Fiber Cement Flat Sheets: Types, Characteristics, Tests, and Advantages
Fibre cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic and inorganic synthetic fibers. These sheets are used for external ...
Acceptance Tests on Fiber Cement Flat Sheets– Part-2 of 2
Fiber cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic fibers and inorganic synthetic fibers. An acceptance test aims to ...
Acceptance Tests on Fiber Cement Flat Sheets– Part-1 of 2
Fiber cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic fibers and inorganic synthetic fibers. An acceptance test aims to ...
Minorities Facing Highest Risks of Injuries at the Job Says Study
Covid-19 has thrust the issue of workplace safety into the limelight, especially for frontline workers such as nurses and doctors. However, one group of workers have long been exposed to higher risks of injuries on the job but have received ...
From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors
Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer or winters, several risks could cause a negative impact on workers’ productivity levels and overall health. ...
Epoxy Flooring: Types, Process of Installation, and Advantages
Epoxy is a paint, plastic, adhesive, or thermoset plastic material made by mixing two or more industrial chemical compounds to provide a high degree of resistance against wear and tear. It provides the most durable and sustainable flooring option. Epoxy ...
Bricklaying Robots in Construction
Bricks are one of the oldest building materials, dating back to 7000 BC for the sun-dried types and 3500 BC for the first kiln-fired blocks. The traditional bricklaying process involves spreading mortar, positioning a brick, and smoothing out excess mortar ...