The materials for building construction

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The materials for building construction
WE ARE GOING TO STUDY THE FOLOWINGS

• Building materials

• Mechanical properties.
• Natural stone materials

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The materials for building construction
buildings ELEMENTs

• Structure
• Enclosures
• Partitions
• Coatings

Is the rugged backbone of the building. It
consists of the foundation, the pillars, beams
and forging
They provide external protection against
atmospheric agents. They are formed by the walls
of the faÇades and roofs
They are made internally by partitions or walls.
They sorted and distributed the interior space
Coverings floors walls and ceilings provide a
clean and pleasant finish
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The materials for building construction
PARTS OF STRUCTURE
The superstructure (the part above ground)
The substructure (the part below ground), that
includes the foundations and the basement walls.
Both the substructure and the superstructure help
to support the load (weight) of the building
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The materials for building construction
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
TRACTION
This property tells us how strong a material is
when stretched
COMPRESSION
This property tells us how strong a material is
when compressed
FLEXION
This property tells us how strong a material is
when bent
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The materials for building construction
BUILDING MATERIALS
Materials for decorative finishes paint, papers
Waterproofing materials prevent the passage of
water tar paper
Insulating materials polyurethane
Artificial stone materials tiles, bricks
Natural stone materials granite, marble
Binders materials cement
Foundations, beams and columns of reinforced
concrete
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The materials for building construction
NATURAL STONE MATERIALS
Natural stones are quarried manually,
mechanically or using explosives. For use in the
construction of buildings, the stones must be
carved to the right size. Depending on their
origin, the stones can be classified as
Magmatic or igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic

They are a combination of igneous and
sedimentary rocks due to natural changes produced
by the high temperatures inside the earth. Eg
slate, marble

• They may be formed by
• Accumulation of remains of other rocks. Eg sand
  and clay.
• Crystallization of substances or accumulation of
  mineralized organic remains. Eg limistone

They are formed by the solidification of the
molten material inside the earth. Eg granite
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The materials for building construction
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