Module 1 - Overview of Materials in Construction

Question 1

Most common considerations in deciding construction materials

Answer 1

1. Climate
2. Economics

Question 2

This construction material usually comes from a major part of the trunk and branches of a tree. It is characterized by its hard and fibrous surface. Commonly used as doors, frames, windows, partition walls, roof trusses, ceilings and formworks.

Answer 2

Wood

Question 3

used to bind coarse and fine particles together to produce concrete

Answer 3

cement and concrete, cement

Question 4

a viscous material derived from the refining of petroleum products

Answer 4

bitumen

Question 5

primary ingredient for making bricks

Answer 5

clay

Question 6

used to supplement the strength afforded to the structure by concrete

Answer 6

metals

Question 7

Properties of Engineering Materials

Answer 7

Physical, Chemical, Mechanical

Question 8

properties that can be observed or tested without changing the chemical composition or structure of the material.

Answer 8

physical properties

Question 9

some examples of physical properties

Answer 9

density
bulk density
specific gravity
weight
porosity
void ratio
water absorption

Question 10

properties are usually observed during a chemical reaction, during hydration of cement

Answer 10

chemical properties

Question 11

properties demonstrate the material’s failure mechanism

Answer 11

mechanical properties

Question 12

some examples of mechanical properties

Answer 12

strength
hardness
elasticity
rupture
plasticity

Question 13

Selection of Materials

Answer 13

strength
serviceability
aesthetics
cost
environmental effect