Building materials and construction

Question 1

Define building materials.

Answer 1

Materials which are required for the construction of buildings.
They are of three types.

Question 2

Define natural materials

Answer 2

These are naturally occurring materials like wood, stone, mud, clay

Question 3

Define artificial materials

Answer 3

These are man-made materials like bricks, cement, glass and steel.

Question 4

Define composite materials

Answer 4

These are a combination of two or more materials namely concrete, plywood.

Question 5

Concrete is an _________ material.

Answer 5

ubiquitous

Question 6

Concrete is known for its:

Answer 6

1. compressive strength
2. versatility
3. durability

Question 7

What are some examples of concrete?

Answer 7

1. reinforced concrete
2. precast concrete
3. high strength concrete

Question 8

Steel is known for its :

Answer 8

1. high tensile strength
2. ductility

Question 9

Steel in widely used in structural applications such as :

Answer 9

beams, columns and reinforcement

Question 10

Wood is valued for its:

Answer 10

1. renewable nature
2. aesthetic appeal

Question 11

Wood finds applications in :

Answer 11

framing, flooring and sliding

Question 12

Masonry materials include :

Answer 12

brick, concrete block and stone

Question 13

These offer 1.____ and 2.______ and are suitable for 3. _______, 4.________, 5.__________

Answer 13

1. durability
2. fire resistance
3. walls
4. facades
5. structural elements

Question 14

What is used for road construction and roofing?

Answer 14

Asphalt

Question 15

Asphalt provides a ______ and _________ surface.

Answer 15

durable and waterproof

Question 16

Glass is prized for its:

Answer 16

1. transparency
2. aesthetic qualities

Question 17

Glass is used in:

Answer 17

windows, doors and curtain walls

Question 18

Some examples of composite materials are:

Answer 18

fiberglass and carbon fiber

Question 19

Composite materials offer :

Answer 19

1. high strength-to-weight ratios
2. corrosion resistance
3. design flexibility

Question 20

What factors does the selection of building materials depend on?

Answer 20

1. project requirements
2. structural design
   3.environmental considerations
3. cost constraints