Lintel:- It is a horizontal member which is placed just above the opening to resist loads acting over the opening and transfer loads to supporting walls. And it acts like a beam. Types of lintels are:- Timber or wood lintel:- they are made up of timber pieces and generally used...
Compressive Strength of bricks is the load bearing capacity before it ruptures, when subjected to compressive stress. Hard and well burnt bricks have more compressive strength than the porous bricks. The crushing strength is the important factor for bricks, because it decides the suitability of brick for different uses. The...
Brick Information in Detail: Bricks are the basic material used for wall construction and can be mold into required shape and size. Ingredients used in first class bricks are:- Silica— A good brick earth should contain 50% to 60%. It imparts uniform shape to the brick. It prevents raw bricks...
Rocks are classified on their mode of formation. Rock is made up of tiny particles strongly bonded together. Rock contain minerals and organic compounds. Types of rocks: Igneous rocks: Such rocks are formed due to cooling of hot molten lava. Their look is shiny and glossy. Examples: – Granite and...
The content provided in this article mainly asked in various examinations. We all know cement is made up of various constituents. But the main constituent responsible for initial setting of cement is tricalcium aluminate. As per IS specification, initial setting time should not be less than 30 minutes and final...
