10 Questions
What is the process of making glass?
Heating normal sand until it turns into a liquid and then left to cool
What is the primary function of glass in construction?
As a transparent glazing element
What is the purpose of paint in building construction?
To improve the aesthetic appeal
What type of glass is often used for thermal insulation?
Fiberglass
What is the last step in building construction that involves paint?
Giving a structure a beautiful finish
What is the primary purpose of glass block?
As a decorative element
Which type of paint is used to protect against corrosion?
Anti-corrosive paint
What is the correct order of building typologies?
Foundation, Wall, Window, Door, Column, Beam, Arch, Roof
What type of glass is used for external walls and internal partitions?
Float glass
What is the purpose of a beam in building construction?
To provide structural support
Study Notes
Building Construction Materials
Bricks
- Most used construction material
- Made by moulding clay into rectangular blocks of uniform size (19cm x 9cm x 9cm)
- Other materials used: sand, lime, concrete, and fly ash
- Applications: Masonry for non-structural and structural purposes (walls, columns, beams, foundations)
Stones
- Solid, naturally occurring mineral substance
- Obtained from rocks through quarrying
- Types of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
- Most commonly used stones: basalt, granite, sandstone (granite is most popular, found in Igneous rocks)
- Applications: Foundations, walls, lintels, columns, arches, dams, retaining walls
Cement
- Binding agent used to bind construction materials
- Essential ingredient of concrete and mortar
- Ideal storage conditions: moisture-proof, elevated area
- Applications: Cement mortar (mix of cement, sand, and water) for building blocks, concrete (mix of cement, sand, and stone aggregate)
Timber
- Wood that has undergone processing to produce planks and beams
- Properties: safe to handle, simple to cut and shape, excellent thermal properties, high-strength, durable
- Examples: Teak, Mahogany, Rosewood, Bamboo, Oak (Teak is most used in India)
- Applications: Residential houses and buildings, furniture making, flooring material, crafting veneers and plywood, wood carvings and sculptures
Metals
- Solid materials that are hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, ductile, and have good electrical and thermal conductivity
- Properties: durable, strong, commonly used in construction
- Most often used metals: copper, iron, steel, and aluminium (steel is most used due to high strength, durability, and low cost)
- Application of Steel: buildings, bridges, contemporary skyscraper architecture, airports, residential, RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete)
Glass
- Solid substance made by heating normal sand until it turns into a liquid and then left to cool
- Properties: transparent or translucent, brittle
- Applications: transparent glazing element in building envelope (windows, internal partitions), thermal insulation in cavity walls
Paints
- Essential for building projects and operations
- Properties: protective covering, improves aesthetic appeal
- Types of paints: Aluminium paints, Asbestos paint, oil paints, anti-corrosive paint, etc.
Building Typologies
- Foundation
- Wall
- Window
- Door
- Column
- Beam
- Arch
- Roof
This quiz covers the basics of building construction materials, including their types and uses. Learn about the most common materials used in building structures.
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