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Why is standardisation important in the building materials industry?
Why is standardisation important in the building materials industry?
To ensure quality and efficiency in production.
What effect does each revised standard have on the products?
What effect does each revised standard have on the products?
Higher requirements are placed on the products.
How does the industry benefit from keeping up with standards?
How does the industry benefit from keeping up with standards?
It gains in both quantity and quality of products.
Why is it important to compare the performance of similar materials under specific service conditions?
Why is it important to compare the performance of similar materials under specific service conditions?
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How can expenditures for running an installation be minimized?
How can expenditures for running an installation be minimized?
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What knowledge is required for building industry economists to optimize engineering and economic performance?
What knowledge is required for building industry economists to optimize engineering and economic performance?
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What is the formula for density of a material?
What is the formula for density of a material?
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What is the formula for bulk density of a material?
What is the formula for bulk density of a material?
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Give the density range for brick.
Give the density range for brick.
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What is the bulk density formula for a material in its natural state?
What is the bulk density formula for a material in its natural state?
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How do bulk density and density typically compare for most materials?
How do bulk density and density typically compare for most materials?
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How are properties like strength and heat conductivity affected by bulk density?
How are properties like strength and heat conductivity affected by bulk density?
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