LESSON 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to those materials that can support heavy weights without crumbling or breaking down.

A

Compressive Strength

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2
Q

Materials that are used for Creating Building and Infrastructures

A

Stones and Bricks
Lumber (wood)
Iron and Steel
Concrete

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3
Q

They are favored over other
materials for its durability, adaptability to sculptural treatment and its use for building simple structures in its natural state

A

Stones and Bricks

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4
Q

All parts of a building can be
constructed using ____ except the foundations.

A

Lumber (wood)

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5
Q

Provide stronger and taller
structures with less use of material when compared to stone or wood.

A

Iron and Steel

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6
Q

Mixture of cement and water, with
aggregates of sand and gravel.

A

Concrete

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