Introduction of Building Materials

What is building material? 

   Building material is any materials which is used for the purpose of construction. There are naturally occurring substances and also man-made products which are used for construction these days. The most common natural substances used are such as sand (silicon dioxide), limestone (calcium carbonate), stones, wood and metals whereas the commonly man-used products are glass, bricks, concrete and blocks. 

Natural Substances:

Sand

Limestone

Stones

Wood

Metals

Man-made Products:

Glass

Bricks

Concrete

Blocks

   As an architecture student, we need to know about properties of the building materials and understand the purpose and usage of the particular material in constructing a building. The main properties of building materials are density and specific gravity, strength, optical properties, electrical properties, thermal properties and insulation, acoustic properties, deformations, deterioration and appearance. By having this proper knowledge, we are able to select the appropriate building materials to be used in constructing different buildings.

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