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Field Testing of Building Lime for Quality in Construction Works
Different types of field tests on building lime to check quality of lime to be used in mortar mix for construction works and their procedures is discussed.
Cast Iron as a Building Material- Manufacturing, Types, Properties and Applications
What is Cast Iron? Cast iron is obtained from the pig-iron which is re-melted with coke and limestone. Pig iron is nothing but impure iron which is obtained from the iron ore. Cast iron has lot of engineering properties so, ...
Viscosity of Bituminous Materials – Measurements and Factors
Introduction to Viscosity and Rheology of Bituminous Materials The resistance of a liquid in flowing is defined as the viscosity of that fluid. Under the action of force, the fluid reflects higher resistance when the viscosity is high. The two ...
Special Plastering Materials for Different Purposes Used in Building Construction
Different types of special plastering materials are used for various purposes in building construction for plastering of walls, columns and ceilings etc.
Types of Plaster Finishes and External Rendering for Buildings
Plastering is a process by which coarse surfaces of wall or ceiling roofs are changed or turned or rendered to provide smoothness. At the beginning, wet materials are spread over the block or brick works and then suitable equipment is ...
Plastic Formworks for Concrete – Applications and Advantages in Construction
Use of plastic formworks for concrete construction has many advantages such as durability, cost and flexibility compared to other materials for formworks.
Laboratory Tests on Building Lime as per Indian Standard Code IS 6932-1973
Tests on building lime are conducted in laboratory as per Indian Standard, IS 6932-1973 for quality and composition of lime suitable as a building material.