TIMBER :Classification and Properties of Timber
Timber refers to wood used for construction works. In fact the word timber is derived from an old English word ‘Timbrian’ which means ‘to build’. A tree that yields good wood … Read More
Timber refers to wood used for construction works. In fact the word timber is derived from an old English word ‘Timbrian’ which means ‘to build’. A tree that yields good wood … Read More
(a) Soundness Test: It is conducted by sieve analysis. 100 gms of cement is taken and sieved through IS sieve No. 9 for fifteen minutes. Residue on the sieve is … Read More
Cement is a commonly used binding material in the construction. The cement is obtained by burning a mixture of calcarious (calcium) and argillaceous (clay) material at a very high temperature … Read More
It is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from ancient time. When it is mixed with sand it provides lime … Read More
The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i) Crushing strength (ii) Absorption (iii) Shape and size and (iv) Efflorescence. (i) Crushing Strength: The … Read More
Stone is a ‘naturally available building material’ which has been used from the early age of civilization.It is available in the form of rocks, which is cut to required size … Read More
Nokia Mail For Exchange For Asha Phones Now Available Nokia Asha users in India can now send and receive office emails from their mobile phones with the arrival of Mail for Exchange app … Read More
Samsung to retire the Galaxy S3 early, cut S4 production Samsung is planning to retire the Galaxy S3 smartphone sooner than planned as well as reduce the monthly production numbers … Read More
Soon, DD, AIR apps for mobiles, tablets NEW DELHI:The last bastion of old broadcaster making a foray into digital technology is beginning to crumble. The last bastion is beginning to … Read More