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composed of assembly of materials and components
building
matter having unique qualities by which it may be categorized
materials
types of materials used in constructing a building
building
distinctive attribute or quality of material
properties
are physical attributes or appearance of building material that can be measured without changing the material
physical properties
materials that are full of pores
porous materials
tiny holes or openings on the surface or within the material
pores
process in which allows water to be absorbed
capillary action
ability of material to absorb moisture or water from the atmosphere
hygroscopic
materials with no pores at all has a porosity of o percent is the mass of a unit volume of material substance, either bul or solid
density
Study Notes
Material Properties
- Materials have unique qualities that can be categorized.
- Materials possess physical attributes or appearance that can be measured without changing the material.
Porosity
- Porosity refers to materials that are full of pores, tiny holes or openings on the surface or within the material.
- Materials with pores allow water to be absorbed through a process called absorption.
- Absorption is the ability of a material to absorb moisture or water from the atmosphere.
Porosity Levels
- Materials with no pores at all have a porosity of 0 percent.
- The level of porosity affects the material's ability to absorb water or moisture.
Density
- Density is the mass of a unit volume of material substance, either bulk or solid.
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