Aggregates in Construction
Aggregates in house construction
Aggregates or crushed stone is one of the major raw materials used in the construction of a building. Also known as “metal” in the construction parlance, aggregate is a key ingredient of concrete, along with cement, sand, and water. In general, aggregate forms about 70-80% of the volume of the concrete. Therefore, it can be undoubtedly said that the strength of concrete depends primarily on the strength of the aggregates used.
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Fact :
Most prospective house owners pay scarce attention to the quality of the raw materials used in their construction.
The truth:
Sadly, it is true that while most people take pains to select quality plumbing /electrical fittings and sanitary ware, they thoroughly disregard selection of raw materials!
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Choice of cement for building construction – Must know facts
Cement – one of the most important ingredients that binds together your dream home. This makes it extremely import that no mistakes are made in the choice of cement used in building construction. In this post, we look at a few things that a layperson should know, before they make their choice of cement.
Stages of Building Construction
Are you over-awed by the process of construction of your house? Do you find the stages of building construction rather over bearing and difficult to comprehend? Not to be, as we would like to give you a simplified over view of the stages of building construction. This will reveal to you a panoramic view of building construction, all of which you need to know!
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